Early NFL Primer and Quarterback Rotations for Gamblers
By Mike Godsey
Here are quarterback rotations, news and notes and key
gambling advice for the weekend’s preseason NFL betting.
Friday
Eagles-Patriots
Already a weakness, the Eagles are hurting out wide
receiver. Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown are both out for this game. Curtis was
the leading receiver last year.
Saturday
Ravens-Rams
Troy Smith starts at quarterback for the Ravens. He may
play as much as three quarters. “Head coach John Harbaugh
knows that Kyle Boller is terrible. He will give Smith every chance to win the
job,” says NFL betting guru Mike Godsey of GodsTips. Godsey seems to imply a
lot of passing will be done by the normally ball control Ravens.
However Smith has been terrible so far completing just
8-of-17 for no touchdowns and one pick. Rams
star running back Steven Jackson is still a holdout. Though reports say that
may end soon, it is extremely unlikely he would play Saturday.
Wide receiver Torry Holt is
questionable because of a tight back.
Saints-Bengals
New Orleans TE Jeremy Shockey is practicing and may get
his first action of the preseason.
Sunday
Bills-Colts
The Bills will be without RB
Willis McGahee. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is out. Stevie Vincent Senior
Analyst of
says that Manning may now miss the start of the season, hence “We expect Jim
will get playing time this regular season.”
Sports betting
insiders are keeping an eye on
starting QB Trent Edwards, who suffered a contusion on his quadriceps.
Monday
Seahawks-Chargers
starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is doubtful. They are also without their
top two receivers Bobby Engram and Deion Branch and
are adjusting to the departure or running back Shaun Alexander.
Backup Seneca Wallace has been limited, so third stringer
Charlie Frye has been taking many of the snaps. Though Chargers TE Antonio
Gates returned to practice, he is not expected to play.