The preseason is about to start and that means the oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have set betting odds on who will be named the 2007 NFL MVP. Reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson is currently the 5-1 co-favorite to win the award again alongside Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning.
This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone after his all out assault on the record books last season. For those suffering from amnesia or were under a rock last football season, all L.T. did last season was set the NFL record for rushing touchdowns (28), total touchdowns (31) and total points scored (186) to go along with his 1815 rushing yards and 508 receiving yards.
At 6-1, Tom Brady is next in line which isn’t surprising considering all of the firepower the New England Patriots added over the off-season. With the addition of Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth and Wes Welker; it would be quite difficult for Brady’s numbers not to improve from last years 3529 yards and 24 touchdowns.
There appears to be some decent value in Drew Brees at 10 to 1 odds considering he probably would have won the award last year if it wasn’t for L.T.’s record breaking season. There is no reason to think the Saints will come back to earth this season and playing in a weak NFC, they should have as good a shot as any to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
At 15-1, Donovan McNabb could also be worth a look. Remember, many felt he was the MVP of the first half of the season before going down with a season ending injury. Reportedly, he is in great shape and well ahead of schedule to return to form. Also, he could have some added motivation to put up big numbers this season with the Eagles using their first pick in the draft on McNabb’s future successor Kevin Kolb.
Be sure to log on to Sportsbook.com to check out the complete odds for NFL MVP as well as all of the new football related futures. With the popularity of NFL futures, these odds will be sure to change as the money comes in; get the early odds now.
Sportsbook.com has posted betting odds on who will be named the 2007 NFL MVP:
Alex Smith 40-1
Antonio Gates 50-1
Ben Roethlisberger 30-1
Brett Favre 25-1
Brian Westbrook 30-1
Carson Palmer 12-1
Chad Johnson 30-1
Chad Pennington 20-1
Clinton Portis 25-1
Donovan McNabb 15-1
Drew Brees 10-1
Edgerrin James 20-1
Eli Manning 18-1
Frank Gore 20-1
LaDainian Tomlinson 5-1
Larry Johnson 10-1
Marc Bulger 22-1
Matt Leinhart 20-1
Michael Vick 18-1
Peyton Manning 5-1
Philip Rivers 15-1
Randy Moss 18-1
Reggie Bush 15-1
Rudi Johnson 22-1
Shaun Alexander 12-1
Steve Smith 15-1
Steven Jackson 20-1
Terrell Owens 20-1
Tom Brady 6-1
Tony Romo 20-1
Travis Henry 30-1
Vince Young 20-1
Willie Parker 40-1
Willis McGahee 18-1
