Philadelphia Eagles NFL Betting Odds

2010 Season

For many NFL betting fans, the Philadelphia Eagles are long overdue a Super Bowl victory, and if they can continue to build on where they left off last season, they could be in with a real shot this season. Last season the Giants finished first in the NFC East division on 10-6, and although they fell short of securing a coveted place in the playoffs, they showed a determination that long-time head coach Andy Reid will be banking on will deliver results in the season ahead.

2011 Off Season

Andy Reid has the distinction of being the longest serving head coach in the NFL, but the pressure is on him this season to deliver a Super Bowl championship. Which is why he used the off season to bolster the team with a large number of veteran and rookie players to help him achieve it. To make space for the new players, the Eagles said goodbye to QB Kevin Kolb, RB Jerome Harrison, FB Leonard Weaver, G Max Jean-Gilles, DT Brodrick Bunkley, LBs Ernie Sims, Stewart Bradley and Omar Gaither, S Quintin Mikell, K David Akers and P Sav Rocca. They welcomed veteran players QB Vince Young, RB Ronnie Brown, WR Steve Smith, TE Donald Lee, OT Ryan Harris, G Evan Mathis, DEs Jason Babin and Phillip Hunt, DTs Cullen Jenkins, Anthony Hargrove and Derek Landri, CBs Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, S Jarrad Page and KR Johnnie Lee Higgins. Using the 2011 NFL Draft, Philadelphia snagged G Danny Watkins, S Jaiquawn Jarrett, CB Curtis Marsh, LB Casey Matthews, K Alex Henery and RB Dion Lewis.

2011 Preview

This season the Philadelphia Eagles lineup will read like a Who's Who of American football. Offensively, QB Michael Vick will start, with former Titans' QB Vince Young waiting in the wings if Vick gets injured, as will talented WR's DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, highly capable TE Brent Celek and top-rated RB LeSean McCoy, who will get to play with former Dolphins' RB Ronnie Brown. Rookie OG Danny Watkins should add some weight to the proceedings, as will former Broncos OT Ryan Harris. With these new additions, the Eagles' offense should be unstoppable this year, especially considering last season they ranked a none-too-shabby third overall in the NFL in scoring and second in total yards per game. Defensively, the Eagles may be more vulnerable considering the number of issues they had on this side of the ball last season. However, the promotion of Juan Castillo from offensive line coach to defensive coordinator was a smart move, as was trading QB Kevin Kolb to Arizona for CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. As was signing top-rated former Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha. And despite their previous health issues, former Titans DE Jason Babin and former Packers DT Cullen Jenkins should also add to the mix. These new players along with existing CB Asante Samuel should make the Philadelphia's defense very competitive this season, and capable of giving even their toughest rivals a solid run for their money.

2011 Prediction

According to reports, coach Reid is unhappy that the Philadelphia Eagles have been nicknamed the 'Dream Team' following the enormous influx of talent in the off season. And why wouldn't he be, considering the added pressure that will put him and the team under this season. But a Dream Team the Eagles certainly are, and short of their bus plunging off a cliff en route to a game, they should make their presence felt this season, and live up to their fifth favorite status to win Super Bowl XLVI.

**Our Pick

Even hardcore critics of the Philadelphia Eagles will be hard-pressed to find reasons why this NFL franchise will not be one of the most dangerous in the league this season. With a smorgasbord of talent on both sides of the ball, coach Reid is taking no chances, and oddsmakers have recognized this. As have I, which is why I see them finishing first in the NFC East on 12-4.