Philadelphia Eagles Betting Odds

The Philadelphia Eagles shocked the world by using their first selection in the draft on QB Kevin Kolb. Don’t expect him to see the field that much as Donovan McNabb is reportedly ahead of schedule and should be ready to go to start the season. Sportsbook.com has posted the Philadelphia Eagles betting odds to win Super Bowl XLII at 20 to 1.

RB Brian Westbrook is coming off his best season yet with 1217 rushing yards, 699 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Rookie RB Tony Hunt could provide immediate help as the team craves a between the tackle battering ram. Coach Reid is confident that Kevin Curtis will have no problem filling the shoes of the departed Donte Stallworth. Also expected to explode this season is third year receiver Reggie Brown who had 816 receiving yards and 8 TD’s.

“I really love the Philadelphis Eagles team this year,” stated Point-Spreads.com NFL expert handicapper Brad Marchetti. “If McNabb can bounce back this team could win it all so 20-1 betting odds to win Super Bowl XLII looks like a great value bet to start off the season.”

On the defensive side of the ball the Birds look set on paper but in reality there are quite a few question marks. They added a big name LB in Takeo Spikes but the fact remains that Spikes has been extremely injury prone in recent years. ILB Jeremiah Trotter will have to gut it out as he is playing on a couple knees that don’t have much left in them. Additionally, last years top pick Broderick Bunkley needs to step up and have a bigger role than his disappointing rookie season.

Also a concern is whether or not they can get a full season out of DE Jevon Kearse. If the defense can avoid injuries and certain players step up, the Philadelphia Eagles could have an extremely exciting and “big play” type D.

Key additions: Kelly Holcomb QB, Takeo Spikes LB, Kevin Curtis WR, Monte Raeger DT
Key Losses: Donte Stallworth WR, Michael Lewis S, Jeff Garcia QB, Darwin Walker DT, Shawn Barber LB, Roderick Hood CB