2009 NFL Picks Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South Betting Odds: Following a late season collapse that cost head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen their jobs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking for a fresh start under new head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Mark Dominik. The 2009 NFL Picks experts at online sportsbook SBG Global have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers +10000 odds to win the 2010 Super Bowl.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
2008 Season Record: 9-7, third in NFC South
Offense: 5
Defense: 8
Special Teams: 8
Coaching: 6
2009 NFL Picks: 7-9
OVER 6½ WINS: EVEN
UNDER 6½ WINS: -130 odds
Pros: The Buccaneers have basically been running in place since winning the Super Bowl in 2002, so an overhaul of the front office and coaching staff could be just the push the franchise needs. Morris and Dominik quickly jettisoned a number of aging veterans and instead, will look to build the squad around a solid nucleus of young and talented players.
Cons: There are a number of holes to fill, most notably at quarterback where Byron Leftwich and Luke McCown, who have a combined five NFL starts over the last two seasons, will compete with first round draft pick Josh Freeman for the starting job. Not only will the team be adjusting to a new head coach, but they also have two new coordinators.
Surprise Stat: The Buccaneers have returned a kickoff for a touchdown in each of the last two seasons after not doing so in their first 31 seasons in the league.
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Outlook: There is solid talent on both sides of the ball, but it may take the first half of the season for a quarterback to emerge and the team to gel. The addition of running back Derrick Ward (1,025 yards rushing for Giants in 2008) and tight end Kellen Winslow (43 receptions, 428 yards for Browns) will help jump start an offense that finished 11th in the NFC in scoring last season. Linebacker Barrett Ruud, defensive end Gaines Adams and defensive back Aqib Talib all have displayed the potential to form the nucleus of the next great Tampa Bay defense.
Draft Overview: Choosing a quarterback in the first round of the draft is a risky decision for a new coach and general manger, especially considering that they also gave up a second round pick in the process. Josh Freeman showed potential at Kansas State, but will need time to adjust to the NFL. Selecting defensive tackle Roy Miller from Texas and defensive end Kyle Moore from USC in the third and fourth rounds provides depth to the defensive front, but it is unlikely that either will make a significant impact in 2009.
Overall Outlook: This will be a building year for the Buccaneers, but they still have the talent to contend for a playoff spot. The schedule doesn’t do Tamp any favors as they play only three games against teams that posted losing records in 2008. Unlike last season when they started strong before losing their final four games to finish 9-7, watch for the Buccaneers to improve as the season goes along.
Key to Success: Offensively, the Buccaneers must establish a clear starting quarterback. The defense is talented, but new leaders must emerge to fill the void left by 11-time Pro Bowler Derrick Brooks.
Intangibles: The new coaching staff should bring a renewed energy and enthusiasm to the team.
SBG Global has posted their 2009 NFL Picks odds to win the 2010 Super Bowl:Arizona CARDINALS: +2900
Atlanta FALCONS: +2000
Baltimore RAVENS: +2500
Buffalo BILLS: +8500
Carolina PANTHERS: +3950
Chicago BEARS: +2000
Cincinnati BENGALS: +8500
Cleveland BROWNS: +7500
Dallas COWBOYS: +1400
Denver BRONCOS: +6000
Detroit LIONS: +15000
Green Bay PACKERS: +2500
Houston TEXANS: +2000
Indianapolis COLTS: +1000
Jacksonville JAGUARS: +4500
Kansas City CHIEFS: +7500
Miami DOLPHINS: +3000
Minnesota VIKINGS: +800
New England PATRIOTS: +300
New Orleans SAINTS: +1700
New York GIANTS: +850
New York JETS: +3500
Oakland RAIDERS: +5500
Philadelphia EAGLES: +650
Pittsburgh STEELERS: +700
San Diego CHARGERS: +500
San Francisco 49ERS: +6500
Seattle SEAHAWKS: +3000
St. Louis RAMS: +8500
Tampa Bay BUCCANEERS: +10000
Tennessee TITANS: +2000
Washington REDSKINS: +4850
