Denver Broncos NFL Betting Odds

Last Season

The Denver Broncos were one of those NFL teams last season that had success in their sights, but threw it away right before the post season. With just three weeks to go, the Broncos had a 3-game advantage over the San  Diego Chargers, but buckled under the pressure. And the team's ever-worsening defense did not help matters, as it allowed its rivals to chalk up an average of 374 yards per game, while conceding 28 points per game. That said, quarterback Jay Cutler dazzled throughout the season, although he has left the team and been replaced by Kyle Orton.

Off Season

After Jay Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears, the Denver Broncos concentrated on finding a running back to take charge of the team's ground game. The 2009 NFL Draft yielded small back, Knowshon Moreno, who is renowned for his speed and making big plays. If Moreno works out, the Bronco's could have a solid back for years to come. The draft also yielded Robert Ayers of the University of Tennessee, who could add some stamina to the team's defense, and cornerback, Alphonso Smith, who is good enough to get on the field early this season. Free agent WR Jabar Gaffney also signed, a player that has shone in the past.

2009 Preview

There are many fans of the Denver Broncos who were furious when Cutler was traded, as he was probably the best player on the team last season. Plus the Broncos' offense seemed to be firing on all cylinders. Now the Broncos' offense will be in the hands of Kyle Orton, who was average at best last season with Chicago. So the million dollar question is if altitude can improve his game? Another question is whether Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal, who each played well last year, can do the same without Cutler? As for the Broncos' defense, it will interesting to see if the new talent can make a difference this season.

2009 Prediction

The only way the Denver Broncos stand a chance of having a solid season is if they get off to a strong start early on by dominating in their first three games against the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders. The reason is simple - after those games their schedule reaches new heights on the difficulty scale as they take on the likes of the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. As such, the Broncos' offense must be sharp from the get-go if they expect to go the distance, which right now is looking doubtful. Fans may be forgiven for thinking this season may not go the Broncos' way.

**Our Pick Stay away from this team in '09. They could be tricky to handicap and very inconsistent. Our pick is they win 7 or 8 games, but they can only be bet on with any confidence when they are at home in Division rivalry games.
 

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