2010 NFL preseason wagering probabilities do not show the Pittsburgh Steelers as the favorites in the AFC North. 
That may seem strange but the Steelers are regarded as the 2nd or third best team in the division. Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl only two seasons ago nevertheless they are 20-1 underdogs in football games betting this year.
2010 NFL preseason betting posts Pittsburgh at around 3-1 to secure the AFC North this season. That is well behind the ravens who are -200. Starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be missing from the Steelers for at least the first four games of the season, and maybe for as a lot of as 6. Roethlisberger was suspended subsequent to accusations of sexual misconduct and isn’t supposed to return to the NFL until he completes therapy ordered by the league.
NFL preseason lines on the Steelers begin in August 14th as they host the Detroit Lions. The Steelers are in New York in Week 2 for a game vs the Giants. In a match that can be seen on Fox television, they’re then at Denver in Week 3. They finish up at home vs Carolina.
Finding consistency for the offense without Roethlisberger is what the preseason for Pittsburgh will probably be all about. It is likely that Byron Leftwich will get a lot of the playing time despite the fact that Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch will attempt to win the job. Leftwich formerly competed with the Steelers in the course of the 2008 season but signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2009 season as their starting quarterback. He came back to the Steelers this year as part of a trade for a seventh round 2010 NFL Draft pick. Whoever ends up with the starting job must develop chemistry with the receivers. Santonio Holmes is now gone so it’ll be up to Hines Ward and Mike Wallace to step up. The Steelers are going to have to hope that Rashard Mendenhall is ready for a full season considering they let Willie Parker get away. Mewelde Moore is a great receiver but he’s not a full time running back. Since right tackle Willie Colon is out for the year with an injury, the holes could be lessened for Mendenhall this season.
Pittsburgh’s defense is going to need to be fantastic this season if the Steelers are to make the playoffs. It’s totally essential that Troy Polamalu not miss any more time due to injuries. With players like James Harrison and James Farrior, the Steelers have lots of skill on defense, nevertheless they need Polamalu to hold it all together. The Steelers did obtain Bryant McFadden in the off-season and he’ll help the secondary.
Because of the situation regarding Roethlisberger, the Steelers will get lots of recognition in the preseason NFL football betting. They may actually be underrated to begin the season but the essential thing will be how well the backup quarterbacks compete and the preseason might supply you with some clues.
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