NFL Betting Furious Futures – Anybody Want A 2005 NFL MVP?

[Shame About Ray]

How the mighty have fallen. Shaun Alexander was the MVP in 2005, where he grinded 1,880 yards on the ground with an inhuman 27 touchdowns. He fell to the legendary Madden Curse in 2006, only gaining 896 yards in an injury shortened season. Last sports betting season was just as bad, with only 716 yards rushing and four touchdowns. What happened, Shaun?

Well first, he lost Steve Hutchison, perhaps the best offensive lineman in the NFL not named Alan Faneca. Combining the beastly Hutchison with Walter Jones gave Alexander the best left side in the NFL, and he totaled huge numbers for online betting enthusiasts because of it. Having Mack Strong leading the charge certainly helped him in a huge way too.

When the Seahawks acquired Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett this off-season, they officially ended the Shaun Alexander era in Seattle. Though he was graceful in his departure, Alexander will still only be 31 years old when the NFL season kicks off. And since he always runs out of bounds instead of taking contact, his body still has some mileage left to go.

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