Betting NFL News: Michael Vick Close To Finding A New Home
The Michael Vick saga is apparently coming close to the end. The troublesome quarterback who has been in jail over the last two years because of dog-fighting charges is now back and ready to play. Even though he’ll be suspended for the first quarter of the season, it hasn’t stopped a reported group of five teams who are hunting for his services.
The Green Bay Packers are the only team of the five to be openly trying to sign him, which is an interesting rumor. The Packers are stocked at quarterback with Aaron Rodgers but they may be trying to incorporate some forms of the Wildcat formation using Vick. Either way, it should be interesting to see where he lands.
NFL Week 1 odds: Steve Smith Carted Off The Field
For the second time in training camp, the Carolina Panthers got a big scare when Pro Bowl wideout Steve Smith was carted off the field in practice on Monday. Luckily this time, the Panthers will not have to spend the season without a key contributor.
Smith hurt his shoulder and will be out for a couple of weeks but he is expected to make a full recovery and will be back in the lineup in time for the team’s Week 1 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The line has shifted but not many
betting picks have changed since Smith is expected to play at full strength.
NFL Week 1 Odds: Line Shifts With Bryant Injury
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t exactly have a ton of weapons on offense but they are now short their best wide receiver, at least in the short term. The Bucs lost wide receiver Antonio Bryant to a meniscus injury in training camp and although he’s expected to be ready for Week 1, the sportsbooks don’t believe that quite yet.
This injury is the same knee injury that Bryant suffered last year but the good news is that he played through it. Look for him to be ready in Week 1 but unfortunately, he may have to play through this pain for a second straight year.
Rams Lose Donnie Avery For 4-6 Weeks
Not that anyone cares about the St. Louis Rams
Super Bowl odds much – or the Rams in general – but they lost their top target, Donnie Avery for 4-6 weeks with a stress fracture in his left foot.
This sounds like the type of injury that could linger. Avery is known as a speedy route runner and even if he plays through pain, this is the type of injury that could limit his effectiveness.
