Big Ben Roethlisberger has been suspended 6 games for violating the Leagues personal conduct policy, resulting from multiple accusations of sexual abuse towards women. The most recent being an incident at a bar that resulted in a full scale investigation of the Steelers Quarterback.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell handed down the punishment today, stating:
“I recognize that the allegations in Georgia were disputed and that they did not result in criminal charges being filed against you. My decision today is not based on a finding that you violated Georgia law, or on a conclusion that differs from that of the local prosecutor. That said, you are held to a higher standard as an NFL player, and there is nothing about your conduct in Milledgeville that can remotely be described as admirable, responsible, or consistent with either the values of the league or the expectations of our fans.”
Almost as soon as the suspension was handed down, rumors of a Roethlisberger trade began swirling around the NFL. When plied for info, it has been confirmed that the Steelers are in fact shopping around the 2 time Super Bowl winning quarterback, and would be looking for a Top 10 draft pick in this years draft.
So that leads to the question: Who would make this trade? For starters, the Washington Redskins would have been the perfect candidate, a team that rarely looks at the bottom line when making a trade or signing a player, but they just signed Donovan McNabb at QB.
The next logical choice would have been the Rams, but as soon as that speculation started, it was squashed by the Steelers - they already spoke to the Rams on the weekend and they turned it down!
The Browns? Nope, division rivals.
So who’s left? What team could use a proven winner entering his prime and would be willing to not only take on a ridiculous contract, but bail on a top 10 pick AND be crazy enough to know that he was going to be parked for 6 weeks?
There can be only one.
The Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders fit this mold like Al Davis in a sarcophagus. And at #8, the Steelers still have a great shot at a decent QB to develop. The deal would most likely include the Steelers #18 pick, which still gives the Raiders an opportunity to baffle the pundits and pick Tim Tebow to se at halfback.
Most of Ben’s pay came by way of bonus anyway, so regardless the Steelers have to eat the salary, they might as well get something going for the money they already spent.
We’ll know within 24 hours when the draft kicks off tomorrow, until then, keep an eye on the NFL Draft betting Odds, if the Steelers jump into the top 10, those numbers will change big time!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NFL Draft Betting Odds
While the NFL has tweaked the format of its draft — the first round takes place on Thursday, the second to third on Friday and last four on Saturday — the basics remain the same and the worst team, the St. Louis Rams, will be selecting first.
Oklahoma Sooners QB Sam Bradford is being touted by many as the first-selection overall and seeing as the Rams have released QB Marc Bulger, there seems to be logic to that.
In a recent USA Today mock draft, an eight-analyst panel unanimously predicted that Bradford would be the player that the St. Louis Rams would select in the one-spot.
According to sportsbooks, Bradford is an overwhelming favorite to be No. 1 overall at -1200 and +550 not to be the top pick. Checking online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING.com, the Sooners’ signal-caller is also listed at +500 to be the two-pick overall. There was a movement to award last year’s Heisman Trophy to Nebraska Cornhusker defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
Oklahoma Sooners QB Sam Bradford is being touted by many as the first-selection overall and seeing as the Rams have released QB Marc Bulger, there seems to be logic to that.
In a recent USA Today mock draft, an eight-analyst panel unanimously predicted that Bradford would be the player that the St. Louis Rams would select in the one-spot.
According to sportsbooks, Bradford is an overwhelming favorite to be No. 1 overall at -1200 and +550 not to be the top pick. Checking online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING.com, the Sooners’ signal-caller is also listed at +500 to be the two-pick overall. There was a movement to award last year’s Heisman Trophy to Nebraska Cornhusker defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
NHL Betting: Varlamov Starting For Caps?
As mentioned, Game 3 of the Washington Capitals-Montreal Canadiens series goes tonight and Washington is strongly hinting that Semyon Varlamov will start in net.
The Caps are -170 road and puckline faves for tonight’s game and the Total is set at 6.
Although Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau didn’t officially announce who the starting goalie will be, many speculated that it would not be Jose Theodore who started Game 1 and lasted only 7:58 of Game 2 — Theodore allowed two goals on two shots.
According to the Washington Post, it looks like Varlamov will indeed start between the pipes.
The Post’s Tarik El-Bashir noticed that Varlamov was the first off the ice at Monday’s practice — a sign that he could start tonight.
Varlamov has captain Alexander Ovechkin’s support.
“Last year, [Varlamov] stepped up for us and he won the series against the Rangers and he has experience,” Ovechkin is quoted as saying by ESPN. “He knows how to play in playoffs, so it’s good.”
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The Caps are -170 road and puckline faves for tonight’s game and the Total is set at 6.
Although Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau didn’t officially announce who the starting goalie will be, many speculated that it would not be Jose Theodore who started Game 1 and lasted only 7:58 of Game 2 — Theodore allowed two goals on two shots.
According to the Washington Post, it looks like Varlamov will indeed start between the pipes.
The Post’s Tarik El-Bashir noticed that Varlamov was the first off the ice at Monday’s practice — a sign that he could start tonight.
Varlamov has captain Alexander Ovechkin’s support.
“Last year, [Varlamov] stepped up for us and he won the series against the Rangers and he has experience,” Ovechkin is quoted as saying by ESPN. “He knows how to play in playoffs, so it’s good.”
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Live Odds, Picks – NHL Playoffs 2010
Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Live Odds @ Sportsbook: The NHL match between Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens will kick off on April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET. This match will takes place at Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals gave their fans reason to "Rock the Red" after salvaging a split at home to open their first Stanley Cup playoff matchup against Montreal.
Now they're eager to put a dent in the "bleu, blanc et rouge" enthusiasm of the Canadiens' passionate and demanding fans.
Powered by Ovechkin's four-point effort and Nicklas Backstrom's overtime winner to complete a hat trick, the top-seeded Capitals avoided falling into an 0-2 series hole with a 6-5 comeback victory in Game 2 on Saturday night.
Ovechkin thinks Washington has a great opportunity to ride its momentum as the series shifts to Bell Centre for the Capitals' Montreal playoff debut Monday night.
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Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals gave their fans reason to "Rock the Red" after salvaging a split at home to open their first Stanley Cup playoff matchup against Montreal.
Now they're eager to put a dent in the "bleu, blanc et rouge" enthusiasm of the Canadiens' passionate and demanding fans.
Powered by Ovechkin's four-point effort and Nicklas Backstrom's overtime winner to complete a hat trick, the top-seeded Capitals avoided falling into an 0-2 series hole with a 6-5 comeback victory in Game 2 on Saturday night.
Ovechkin thinks Washington has a great opportunity to ride its momentum as the series shifts to Bell Centre for the Capitals' Montreal playoff debut Monday night.
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NFL Betting: 2010 Draft Bets And PropsNFL Betting: 2010 Draft Bets And Props
Round 1 of the 2010 NFL Draft takes place in primetime on April 22 and the St. Louis Rams are on the clock.
With a record of 1-15 last season, the Rams could go a number of different ways in the first-round of the draft but they could be on the verge of selecting Oklahoma Sooners QB Sam Bradford, who is listed at -1200 to be the first pick overall.
Bradford was put through his paces in a private workout with the Rams last Friday and according to reports he looked impressive.
The Associated Press suggests that since St. Louis released QB Marc Bulger all signs point to the team taking a signal-caller in the first-round.
The AP goes on to say that it would be a “huge surprise” if the Rams don’t take Bradford.
Will the Rams take Sam Bradford as many are prediction or will they select Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh?
Will they take someone else?
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With a record of 1-15 last season, the Rams could go a number of different ways in the first-round of the draft but they could be on the verge of selecting Oklahoma Sooners QB Sam Bradford, who is listed at -1200 to be the first pick overall.
Bradford was put through his paces in a private workout with the Rams last Friday and according to reports he looked impressive.
The Associated Press suggests that since St. Louis released QB Marc Bulger all signs point to the team taking a signal-caller in the first-round.
The AP goes on to say that it would be a “huge surprise” if the Rams don’t take Bradford.
Will the Rams take Sam Bradford as many are prediction or will they select Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh?
Will they take someone else?
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