Packers futures odds hold great value

I have seen a good amount of people on this site who like to take a shot on future wagers. I am no exception to this. I like to follow the teams out of season moves and make a small "friendly" wager on who will win the superbowl. I understand its a rather poor bet because so much can happen in the season...however, this is a wager where I like to take a shot. There is one team that I really like especially with the price they are getting. I like the Green Bay Packers at 20:1 (sportsbook.com). Here is why I like this team at this price:   Offense: On this side of the ball the Packers have the ability to explode in each game. Rodgers has a yr. of experience and actually had a very good yr. that was tarnished by the Defense. The passing game IMO has the ability to be top 5 in the league this yr. Greg Jennings is one of the most explosive receivers in the league. IMO he is in the top 10 receivers in the league and possibly as high as top 5. Donald Driver (although aging) would be a solid number 1 choice for many teams, and is the second option here. Ryan Grant, should be around 100 yds every game, and has the ability to go for 150+ in any given game. The question mark is the O-line. They showed signs of improvement towards the end of the season. I believe a younger line gained useful experience that will seal the deal and make this a top 5-7 ranked offense in the league.   Defense: For those people who paid attention to the packers last yr. ... [More]