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2009 NFL Draft: Round One Predictions

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
News reports say they’re in “final negotiations” to cut a deal before Saturday. This is why there are no odds on the NFL props market for who will be taken No. 1, so it’s a fairly safe prediction that Stafford … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Draft 2009: Round One Draft Order

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 23rd, 2009 | Add a comment
This Saturday and Sunday in New York City, the cream of the college football crop will be chosen at the 2009 Draft. Here’s the selection order at press time (trades are expected) for the first round. 1.     Detroit Lions 2.     … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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History of the NFL Draft

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 22nd, 2009 | Add a comment
Football has the sharpest betting audience of the major sports, and NFL teams rely so much on first-year talent that even casual fans are drawn toward the spectacle. The draft’s humble beginnings trace back to 1936, when the Philadelphia Eagles selected … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Betting – Rookie Revolution

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 6th, 2008 | Add a comment
Why does the NFL draft have more viewers than the NHL finals? It’s because rookies in the NFL can impact a team quicker than any other pro sport. If a team picks the right rook, they could see their record, including … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

2008 NFL Mock Draft

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
Bodog Nation made it’s NFL Mock Draft for 2008. (AP Images) The theme for this year’s draft? Play it safe. The Dolphins have already set the tone by signing offensive tackle Jake Long with their No. 1 overall pick. I think they’ve taken the wrong Long and are simply making the safest, cheapest move. But that speaks volumes on how they and the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

New York Jets NFL Draft Blunders

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
There have been some great NFL Draft moments but none have been better than the reactions of New York Jets fans through the years. The Jets had a rough time making top picks in the past and this is a highlight reel of fans freaking the hell out! Hop into the NFL draft section and check out all the great draft … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Bet On the 2008 NFL Draft in the Bodog Sportsbook

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
Where will Vernon Gholston be drafted? You can bet on it with Bodog. (AP Images) The 2008 NFL Draft is kicking off at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN and you can make bets on all the draft day drama. Before the big draft day starts check out draft props like: Who will the St Louis Rams take with the No. 2 pick in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Bodog Live Allowing Players to Bet on 2008 NFL Draft

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
You can bet where Vernon Gholston is headed with Bodog Live. (AP Images) What makes the NFL draft so popular? Everyone wants to be an expert on draft day. And Bodog is giving you the chance to be that expert with the Bodog Live NFL Draft. With Live, you’ll be able to place wagers as the 2008 draft unfolds on Saturday, April 28 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Dolphins Make OT Jake Long the No. 1 Pick

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The Dolphins have made tackle Jake Long their No. 1 pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. (AP Images) With the first pick in the NFL draft the Miami Dolphins have select…tackle Jake Long from Michigan University. Long has signed a contract for five years worth $57.75 million with $30 million guaranteed. Miami wanted to trade out of the pick in what has been … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

NFL Draft News: Rams Eyeing McFadden?

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
According to Adam Schefter, the Rams want running back Darren McFadden. (AP Images) According the NFL network’s Adam Schefter, the St. Louis Rams have Arkansas running back rated highest on their draft board. Is this the truth or a smokescreen? Sounds like smoke to me. Although pairing McFadden with Steven Jackson will make the most formidable running back combo in the league the … Read More Read More