Media and fans are openly critical of head coach Dennis Green. Vikings have no business being listed anywhere higher than about 18-1. This is a tough team to figure out. Jags will come back healthy next season, which means they will field a completely different team than what we saw in the second half of the 2000 season. Problem is, Jacksonville is probably the third best team in the division and no bettor than the fifth best team in the conference.
Defense is average.
Odds should probably be in the 20-1 range. Aside from St. Louis, this the best offense in football. Big question is defense, although hiring of Ray Rhodes from Washington will help. If Giants had a better quarterback, their prospects would be brighter. But I don't believe Kerry Collins is going to take this team anywhere.