Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2009 NFL Predictions, Picks & Betting Odds: Mark Dominik’s first 100 days on the job as the Buccaneers’ new general manager were enough to shiver the timbers of every Tampa Bay fan. In concert with Raheem Morris, the youngest coach in the NFL (he’ll be 33 on opening day), Dominik fired and hired assistant coaches, instituting some radical changes with the addition of offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski and defensive coordinator Jim Bates; released five popular veteran players, including 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks and civic treasure Warrick Dunn; attempted to trade for former Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (twice); traded for tight end Kellen Winslow, then signed him to the richest deal of any player at his position; and, despite obvious needs on defense, collected enough quarterbacks to make Jon Gruden jealous, including veteran Byron Leftwich and rookie Josh Freeman, the 17th pick in the first round of the draft. The NFL Prediction Experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 65-1 odds to win the 2010 NFL Superbowl.
The Bucs will be a run-first team under Jagodzinski and have two backs who could thrive in the zone blocking scheme — Earnest Graham and Giants free agent Derrick Ward. Quarterback is still an open 3 way competition. Antonio Bryant earned about a $9 million raise as the team’s franchise player after leading the Bucs with 83 catches for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns. NFL betting odds makers Bodog.com have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers listed at 23 to 4 odds to win the NFC South Division.
Chris Hovan, at 296 pounds, is a little light for this system but will be part of a rotation inside that includes Ryan Sims, Greg Peterson, Dre Moore and Texas tackle Roy Miller, the team’s third-round pick. Two players tied for the most interceptions on the club with four last season: veteran Ronde Barber and then-rookie Aqib Talib, who played part-time in nickel passing situations. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers OVER 6.5 WINS for the season is among the top NFL football picks on the board currently at Bodog.com.
Placekicker Matt Bryant is coming off an inspirational performance in 2008. He produced career highs in points (131) and made field goals (32), including three game-winners. But Bryant doesn’t have as much range as some NFL kickers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are listed at 28/1 odds to win the NFC Championship by the NFL Picks Experts at Bodog.com.
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