John Spytek didn’t have a backup plan when he declined a job offer with the Eagles early in his career, but his confidence in his own ability has been an asset.
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The betting public is backing the underdogs in both NFL conference championship games, against the spread and on the money line.
Pete Carroll might have been the Raiders’ second choice, but the 73-year-old coach with a Super Bowl ring will bring stability to a franchise badly in need of it.
Pete Carroll is tasked with rebuilding the Raiders, and the 73-year-old coach must start with picking his coordinators and finding a quarterback.
Million-dollar bets typically don’t start showing up at sportsbooks until the Super Bowl. But there have been two seven-figure wagers placed this week.
The Raiders didn’t get their top coaching candidate, but they ended up with one who has won a Super Bowl and college football national championship.
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Las Vegas Review-Journal with NFL betting notes and trends.
The 2015 Panthers, who improved from 7-8-1 to 15-1, were one of the longest shots ever to advance to the Super Bowl from the NFC.
The Raiders and new general manager John Spytek have agreed to terms on a contract, a league source confirmed.
Pro sports bettors and handicappers will try to improve on their profitable run against the spread on weekend best bets in the Review-Journal.
John Spytek, the Raiders new general manager, said on a podcast in October that he doesn’t believe a team needs to hit rock bottom before becoming a contender.
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, coming off a record-setting first season, is one of the finalists for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The 2001 Patriots, the team that kicked off New England’s dynasty, were one of the longest shots ever to advance to the Super Bowl from the AFC.
The Raiders hired Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek, one of Tom Brady’s former college teammates, to be their next general manager.