Okay, this may be another running segment because I think and do some really stupid things and I need people to tell me I’m crazy. We shall see.
Anyway, someone tell me I’m crazy for thinking that the San Diego Chargers at 20-1 to win the Super Bowl is not the best bet you’ve heard in a while? Last night I put $50 on the Chargers (flights to Vegas are cheap, so I flew there and placed the legal bet in a sportsbook) to win the Super Bowl that pays $1,000.
Do I think that the Chargers are the best team in the NFL? No way. Do I think they have the best chance to win the Super Bowl? Not even close.
But, the Patriots have had three straight unimpressive games; the Cowboys have struggled with an injured Romo and a discontented T.O. (shocker); the Packers are just not as talented as their 12-2 record may lead on; the Colts are completely banged up; the Steelers are incredibly inconsistent and just lost Willie Parker; the Jags are inexperienced. Let us not forget that the Chargers brought back the exact same team (minus the coaching staff) that went 14-2 and was clearly the best team in football last year. Yes, Norv Turner stinks, and I am well aware of the blatant stupidity of risking any money on him and his staff, but it just seemed to me that 20-1 on a team that is really, really good is a nice risk.
Tell me I’m crazy…
You’re not crazy. At least on this one. Depending on how healthy the Colts are a few weeks from now, the Chargers could very well be the second-best team in the league at that point. The Cowboys have somewhat of unknown quantity at head coach too. Wade Phillips has had decent success in his career but he’s never won a playoff game as a head coach. The only argument that it’s crazy is the Patriots. Do you really want to bet against the best team in the history of the league? I say why not, it’s not like they’re completely invincible. I don’t think?
That’s why they keep on building bigger and better casino’s. You are the Epitome of Joe public.
Well, you know how bad it is when I leave the comment above to you? I feel like you have not learned anything from me or grza over the years. The man always has the edge and the book never get broke by bettors who just keep on winning.