2010 NFL preseason gambling odds don’t list the Steelers as the favorites in the AFC North.



The Steelers are deemed the 2nd or 3rd best squad in the division, though that could seem odd. Pittsburgh are 20-1 underdogs in football games betting this year, despite the fact that they won the Super Bowl only 2 seasons ago.

2010 NFL preseason betting posts Pittsburgh at around 3-1 to secure the AFC North this season. That is far behind the baltimore ravens who are -200. Starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be missing from the Steelers for at least the first 4 competitions of the season, and perhaps for as many as six. Roethlisberger was suspended subsequent to accusations of sexual misconduct and isn’t expected to return to the NFL until he completes therapy ordered by the league.

NFL preseason lines on the Steelers commence in August 14th as they host the Lions. The Steelers are in New York in Week 2 for a game against the Giants. They are then at Denver in Week 3 in a match that can be watched on Fox television. They wrap up at home against Carolina.

The preseason for Pittsburgh will probably be all about finding consistency for the offense devoid of Roethlisberger. Despite the fact that Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch will try and win the job, it is likely that Byron Leftwich will get most of the playing time. Leftwich earlier competed with the Steelers in the course of the 2008 season but joined with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2009 season as their starting quarterback. As part of a trade for a seventh round 2010 NFL Draft pick, he came back to the Steelers this year. Whoever ultimately ends up with the starting job must build chemistry with the receivers. It’ll be up to Hines Ward and Mike Wallace to step up now that Santonio Holmes is gone. Because they let Willie Parker get away, the Steelers must hope that Rashard Mendenhall is ready for a full season. Mewelde Moore is a fine receiver but he is not a full time running back. The holes could be smaller for Mendenhall this season since right tackle Willie Colon is out for the year with an injury.

Pittsburgh’s defense is going to need to be excellent this season if the Steelers are to make the playoffs. It’s absolutely essential that Troy Polamalu not miss any more time because of injuries. With players like James Harrison and James Farrior, the Steelers have a lot of expertise on defense, nonetheless they need Polamalu to hold everything together. The Steelers did get Bryant McFadden in the off-season and he’ll aid the secondary.

The Steelers will get a lot of attention in the preseason NFL football betting because of the situation regarding Roethlisberger. They could in fact be underrated to start the season however the key thing will be how effectively the backup quarterbacks play and the preseason can supply you with some hints.


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