Indianapolis Colts 2007 Draft Preview
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04/02/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colts lost five somewhat recognizable players in running back Dominic Rhodes, wide receiver Brandon Stokley, linebacker Cato June, defensive tackle Montae Reagor and cornerback Nick Harper, but June is really the only player that can't be replaced easily. Indy figures to take the best front-seven player available at No. 32, and effectiveness against the run will be a major pre-requisite. With running back Joseph Addai and wideouts Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne firmly entrenched as starters, the Colts can target diamond-in-the-rough types to come in and fill backup roles at those positions. It will not be a shock if Indy uses a middle-round pick on a quarterback to push Jim Sorgi and/or recent acquisition John Navarre in the backup chair behind Peyton Manning.
2006 Record: 12-4
First Pick: No. 32
Number of Selections: 8 (1, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 7)
RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2006 - Joseph Addai (RB, LSU); 2005 - Marlin Jackson (CB, Michigan); 2004 - none; 2003 - Dallas Clark (TE, Iowa); 2002 - Dwight Freeney (DE, Syracuse); 2001 - Reggie Wayne (WR, Miami); 2000 - Rob Morris (LB, BYU); 1999 - Edgerrin James (RB, Miami); 1998 - Peyton Manning (QB, Tennessee); 1997 - Tarik Glenn (OT, California); 1996 - Marvin Harrison (WR, Syracuse); 1995 - Ellis Johnson (DT, Florida); 1994 - Marshall Faulk (RB, San Diego State), Trev Alberts, (LB, Nebraska;) 1993 - Sean Dawkins (WR, California); 1992 - Steve Emtman (DE, Washington), Quentin Coryatt (LB, Texas A&M); 1991 - none; 1990 - Jeff George (QB, Illinois).
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The first day of the 2007 Draft will be extremely important for a Bills team that cut ties with the likes of running back Willis McGahee, linebackers Takeo Spikes and London Fletcher-Baker, and cornerback Nate Clements during
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Broncos are likely to be in the market for linebacker
help, since middle man Al Wilson is being shopped in a trade and is set to be
released if he is not dealt. After releasing the disappointing Courtney Brown,
some assis
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Like the Dolphins, the Browns are a team with a draft
status that will be impacted by what it chooses to do at the quarterback
position in the coming weeks. Conventional wisdom suggests that Cleveland will
add a veteran QB su
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chargers could end up with as many as six first-day
picks, as the team would add a first- and third-rounder if another club signs
away restricted free agent running back Michael Turner. The possibility of six
more ready-t
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jaguars were done in last season largely due to injury
problems on defense, so enhancing their base of talent on that side of the
football will likely be the franchise's top draft-day goal. High-priced
defensive end Reggi
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Edgar Renteria's two-run homer in the 10th inning lifted Atlanta over Philadelphia, 5-3, in the 2007 season opener for both clubs at Citizens Bank Park. Renteria, who finished 2-for-5 with three runs
Jays tame Tigers in 10 >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lyle Overbay doubled and sparked a 10th-inning
two-run rally with a single for the Toronto Blue Jays, who downed the Detroit
Tigers, 5-3, in the first of a three-game set at Comerica Park.
With the score de
Cubs Dunn in by Reds >>
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adam Dunn belted a pair of home runs, as
the Cincinnati Reds routed the big-spending Chicago Cubs, 5-1, to begin a
season-opening three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
Dunn drove in three
Giambi lifts Yankees over Devil Rays >>
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jason Giambi's third RBI of the game scored Alex
Rodriguez with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, as the New York Yankees
went on to a 9-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Giambi finished 2-for-5 a
Fire to ink Mexican legend, Blanco >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Soccer can shortly boast a third
star signed to the new designated player contract after Englishman David
Beckham with Los Angeles and American Claudio Reyna with New York.
The Chicago Fir
Football Betting Lines
The 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds have been released and Denver Broncos' running back Knowshon Moreno has been made the opening favorite.
Moreno was selected in the first round of April's NFL draft and is expected to carry the rushing load for the Broncos this season. And with Jay Cutler now in Chicago, Moreno might be expected to be Denver's entire offense.
Betting Lines from sports betting lines have made Moreno a 5/2 favorite to win this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Fellow running back Chris “Beanie” Wells (Arizona Cardinals) is right behind Moreno at 7/2, while Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) and receiver Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) are 5/1 to win. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) and Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) are 7/1 and 8/1, respectively.
A couple of players who present some value are Josh Freeman, Shonn Green and Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Freeman needs to beat out Byron Leftwich to become the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but if he does, he has a lot or raw talent and could use the weapons around him (i.e. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Antonio Bryant) to be very successful in his first season.
Green enters a crowded backfield in New York, but considering both Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are unhappy about their contract situations and might holdout, the former Iowa product could become the Jets' primary back.
Everyone was shocked when Al Davis took Heyward-Bey with the eighth overall pick in April's draft, but the kid has a tremendous amount of talent and if quarterback JaMarcus Russell takes the next step this year, the former Maryland product could blossom. Plus, Heyward-Bey will be looking to prove the people wrong who said Oakland should have taken Michael Crabtree with the No. 8 pick.
And if you're looking for a deep sleeper, check out Pat White at 30/1. He enters the Miami Dolphins vaunted “Wild Cat” offense and could be a big time playmaker.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, see below.
2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win
Ramses Barden (NYG) 40/1
Andre Brown (NYG) 20/1
Donald Brown (IND) 5/1
Kenny Britt (TEN) 20/1
Glenn Coffee (SFO) 30/1
Chase Coffman (CIN) 50/1
Michael Crabtree (SFO) 5/1
Josh Freeman (TB) 14/1
Shonn Green (NYJ) 14/1
Percy Harvin (MIN) 10/1
Darrius Heyward-Bay (OAK) 18/1
Juaquan Iglesias (CHI) 30/1
Cornelius Ingram (PHI) 50/1
Rashad Jennings (JAC) 30/1
Johnny Knox (CHI) 40/1
Jeremy Maclin (PHI) 18/1
Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) 30/1
LeSean McCoy (PHI) 12/1
Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 5/2
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) 18/1
Brandon Pettigrew (DET) 30/1
Brian Robiskie (CLE) 20/1
Mark Sanchez (NYJ) 7/1
Matthew Stafford (DET) 8/1
Jason Smith (STL) 40/1
Mike Thomas (JAC) 25/1
Patrick Turner (MIA) 50/1
Mike Wallace (PIT) 50/1
Chris Wells (ARI) 7/2
Pat White (MIA) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 9/1
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