tr1 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 By D.S Williamson http://www.betus.com/sports-betting/NFL_Football_Betting_Redskins_Breakthrough_This_Se-12224.aspx It is getting closer to NFL betting season and online betting faithful need to get their stuff together for training camp. So let’s get to our sports betting research. Is there another team in the National Football League that has gone through more serious changes then the Washington Redskins? I think not! The ‘Skins made the biggest change of the off-season by hiring Jim Zorn as their head coach. It’s a huge move by owner Daniel Snyder, who had been trying to buy his way to a Super Bowl appearance since he took the team over a few years ago (we all remember LaVar Arrington, right?). Snyder decided to go in a different direction this off-season. Instead of signing the biggest free-agent out there, Asante Samuel, he looked for a coach that he hopes will be able to keep his good young nucleus of a team together both physically and mentally. It helps that Zorn played quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in the early 1980’s. Zorn is definitely going to have his work cut out for him overseeing the continued development of quarterback Jason Campbell. But that’s not all that Zorn has to do. The Redskins are still shell-shocked after the murder of their best defensive player, Sean Taylor, last season. How Zorn keeps his young team together mentally will be a huge challenge. That, perhaps, is why Jim Zorn is the head coach of the Washington Redskins. Snyder obviously thought that the team needed to go in a different direction. Hiring a capable offensive mind like Zorn was probably a good move. Zorn wasted no time in securing the ‘Skin’s offense by using Washington’s first three picks on offensive skill position players. The Redskins found a way to draft two of the top wide-receiver prospects in this year’s draft in Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelley. Not only do both players have sub 4.5 speed, but they both are big, physical, targets. That should help Santana Moss, the ‘Skins best wide receiver, and Jason Campbell. Zorn also drafted the highly-touted tight-end Fred Davis from the University of Southern California. Make no mistake, Washington’s starting tight-tend, Chris Cooley, is one of the best, but getting a guy like Davis will pay immediate dividends. Putting Davis on one side and Cooley on the other could really open things up for that Redskins’ offense. Clinton Portis is also back which means Zorn has a plethora of weapons that he can play with. So, the offense is set, the defense is good, and the right coach appears to be at the helm. For BetUS online sportsbook fans looking to make a wager on this team to win the Super Bowl, only one question remains - - do the odds on the Washington Redskins correctly reflect their chances to upset some of the other teams in the NFL and hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy come early 2009? The BetUS online sportsbook future odds on the Redskins are currently 45 to 1. They play in one of the toughest divisions in football with the overrated Dallas Cowboys getting a whole heap of attention, the Philadelphia Eagles still putting up a fight, and the Super Bowl reigning champion New York Giants looking to repeat. But the odds are 45 to 1 and the Redskins did go to the playoffs last year where they didn’t embarrass themselves. To me, any step forward means that the Redskins could surprise a lot of teams in the NFL this season. Once a team makes the playoffs, anything can happen. Just ask the Giants. That means that the emphasis this season will be on Jason Campbell developing into a serviceable quarterback as that is the only way this Washington team makes the playoffs. With the weapons that Zorn has placed around him, this is Campbell’s year. Either he breaks through or he doesn’t. That’s the key for the Redskins - - Jason Campbell. At 45 to 1 odds, I’m willing to make an online wager that says he does break through and the Redskins at least put themselves into a position to make a Super Bowl run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martytheman Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I think that is a bit of a stretch with a new HC, still developing QB, and a bunch of skill position rookies, along with a defense that is one year older and still has yet to generate much of a pass rush. Don't get me wrong, I hope they do well next year, but a SB run seems a little overly optimistic right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Well, that defense was pretty good last year...and there shouldn't be much of a change except that some very talented younger guys will get more time on the line. As for the offense, it can't be any worse than Al's. JC knows all of the receivers, plays well in up-tempo situations and has more weapons. The schedule sucks, though...and refs are tough on new coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Also don't forget Portis with his 2000+ yards. Go Skins!!! :eaglesuck :gaintsuck :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 After the first five games I am not worried about the schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Whoa...Super Bowl run? Nah, not yet. But soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 The beginning of the season should be interesting. Hopefully we will go at least 3-2 in the first 5. Is it September yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 The beginning of the season should be interesting. Hopefully we will go at least 3-2 in the first 5. Is it September yet? Not quite: 76 days + 21h : 31m : 10s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 You guys look forward to regular season. I love watching preseason. Football comes on every day except Tuesday and Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 it just hit me ... the skins are going to be good this year. I can't quantify good, but I think they will exceed the vast majority of everyone outside of the fan base's expectations. I wish I could explain it ... it is kind of like how with a room full of people I called both of dirty thirty's INT's in the playoff's last year , and I called that LL would get the picks each time, and no I didn't call for an INT on each play ...only called it twice! no bs. i just felt it :laugh: I think The Danny pulled a george castanza. everything he normally does turns out bad so he did the exact opposite, so what does that mean? It has to be right... hiring a first time coach with no coordiantor experiience? three offensive skill players in the draft? one of them being a TE??? crazy man. I just think they are going to raise some pulses this year and bang out a minimum of 10 wins. here' the thing, the skins are going to have player emerge in a big, big way ... we are due. not sure who. it could be fred davis, it could freaking A. Mix or Reed Doughty, not sure, but like I said we are freaking due. bengals got TJ, Saints got Colston, dallas got Romo sits to pee, hell go back to the dolphns getting lamar smith that one year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Well, that defense was pretty good last year...and there shouldn't be much of a change except that some very talented younger guys will get more time on the line.As for the offense, it can't be any worse than Al's. JC knows all of the receivers, plays well in up-tempo situations and has more weapons. The schedule sucks, though...and refs are tough on new coaches. I wouldn't be surprised to see our offense look better... Though it's still not a guarantee. On the same token, I wouldn't be surprised to see our defense regress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I'd take the odds. Its kinda early, but I enjoy getting my hopes up. Its part of being a fan. Whats the point if I'm not hoping for a SB win every season? And just like somebody else pointed out ths offseason, normally when the Giants win, we win the one after them. So lets get it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I wouldn't be surprised to see our offense look better... Though it's still not a guarantee. On the same token, I wouldn't be surprised to see our defense regress... i think the offense might be more efficient at first but wont produce in terms of yardage. The defensive line if healthy will produce. I am just worried about our LBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 BetUs.com Bookmarked. Love to see something positive about the Skins in the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 it just hit me ... the skins are going to be good this year. ...not only that, but we've set ourselves up for continued success. We have a team that will be pretty good this year and years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindred Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 the last pieces of the puzzle are in place. we have the tools to open the offense now. This will reduce the load on the defense and everything will come together. :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 ...not only that, but we've set ourselves up for continued success. We have a team that will be pretty good this year and years to come. Not if the league doesnt have a new CBA. We will be decimated without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Not if the league doesnt have a new CBA. We will be decimated without one. Not really, we are in a position that we are fine with either way as long as we spend time on the draft. With Campbell running the draft, its more of an emphasis. Zorn wants to build a solid foundation and he did that this year with the offense. If JC has a super year, hes the franchise QB for the next 10 years and we dont need much drafting on the offense side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris0894 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I agree 100% with this aticle! :koolaid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpey42000 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I love threads like this let the positive vibes in maaaan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waterboy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Well, the whole goal of the draft was to fix the scoring from the Red Zone problem. If it's fixed, then a SB run is not unreasonable. If Red Zone remains problematic, then probably make playoffs again, but not SB bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Playoffs maybe, Superbowl.....no. I will eat crow if I am wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I'll take those odds anyday. Small $100 bet pays out $4,500. Nothing wrong with a little action on the game:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUHeckler Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I think that is a bit of a stretch with a new HC, still developing QB, and a bunch of skill position rookies, along with a defense that is one year older and still has yet to generate much of a pass rush.Don't get me wrong, I hope they do well next year, but a SB run seems a little overly optimistic right now. Same here unfortunately but mostly with the new offense/coaching staff. I wonder how much legitimate playing time some of these rookies will get, and how they'll do in the pros... but hell, crazier things have happened ('Eli' and 'Super Bowl champion'.... in the same sentence?!?!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrenkels Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Me myself would love the Redskins to prove everyone wrong. You know after each season it seems that the Redskins have regress in some way shape or fourm. I will say though that this is the first offseason that I feel that a change is coming. Let the Redskins be the under dogs this up coming season. I myself would not have it any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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