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2014 NFL Draft Props & Gambling Predictions

NFL Draft Day

The NFL Draft begins on Thursday with the first round, and that’s when all the fun stuff happens. We learn who the top overall pick will be, the top players in the country are assigned a new team, and someone who had been projected as a high pick will fall and be forced to sit uncomfortably with cameras pointed at him while hoping and praying to be scooped up.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers snuck into the playoffs last season but don’t let their surprise success fool you into thinking this is not a team looking to upgrade in a number of areas.  

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts

The Colts won’t be very active in the 2014 NFL Draft, as they possess a league-low five picks. Their first selection isn’t until late in the second round and they will have to hunt and peck to find players that can make a contribution on the roster.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans

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In a passing-driven league, the Titans will be looking to shore up their secondary, and have to at least be considering quarterback, given the mixed results of Jake Locker thus far.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

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Eagles head coach Chip Kelly proved how successful his turbo-charged offensive strategy can be at the highest level of football. There were plenty of skeptics, but the hurry-up, no-huddle offense turned out to be quite prolific.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars

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The Jags could be slated to bring in a nice haul from the 2014 NFL Draft, with their 10 picks. To be frank, this is a franchise that needs it badly.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Houston Texans

Houston Texans

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The Houston Texans were a hot mess last year, but they are reaping the benefits come 2014 Draft Day. Houston’s 11 picks is the most it has possessed since 2002, when the Texans selected a dozen players.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys saw another playoff spot slip away from them in a Week 17 heartbreaker. Tony Romo wasn’t around for that final game, though he will be back in time for the start of the regular season.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – New England Patriots

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots really had their depth put to the test last season after some injuries left them vulnerable at many key positions. Those trials and tribulations have given the team a good idea of where they need to improve entering this season, and they certainly won’t be looking for project players with an aging Tom Brady in tow.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – New York Jets

NY Jets

The New York Jets were written off by many a year ago, but the team had a strong season with some big wins, finishing the year at .500. This season, the team looks to better that mark, and they spent some money in free agency to help achieve that goal.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are coming off another disappointing season, and enter this year’s draft with some major holes to fill. The team’s brain trust of general manager Doug Whaley and head coach Doug Marrone proved right off the bat that they aren’t afraid to go off the board, selecting EJ Manuel in the first round a year ago.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins certainly won free agency a year ago, but the team is now feeling some pressure after a disappointing .500 season. They enter this year’s draft with some major needs along the offensive line, though their 19th overall selection could make that tricky to fill.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

The Broncos had a great season until they ran into a buzzsaw in the form of the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions experienced another terrible second half and missed the playoffs in an NFC North that was ripe for the taking.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

Without a doubt this franchise needs a quarterback. Drafting in the 8 spot they should have a chance to get one of the top prospects at the position but so far it has not been clear in which way they might be leaning.

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2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips – St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams

2014 NFL Draft Handicapping Tips: St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams enter the 2014 season in a familiar spot – with a top three draft pick and with added expectation that they will finally improve after years of disappointment.