[Tampa Bay Buccaneers News]

The Bucs went from first with 11 wins to worst with just four victories in 2006. It was their second trip to the NFC South basement in three seasons and their third losing season in the four years since their Super Bowl XXXVII victory. Sportsbook.com have listed the Tampa Bay Bucs as a long shot with 45 to 1 odds to win Super Bowl XLII.

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[Lefty Noob]

45-to-1 to win it all, eh? Anyone think they can beat those odds?

[suedon70]

I'm actually surprised that the odds weren't like 100-1 or worse. The team has the potential (and much favorable schedule) to do better than last year's 4-12 record. But they honestly have no chance of making it to the SB....

[20bucsD55]

Does anybody know how heavily does strength of conference, division, schedule, etc. affect the creation of these odds?

[vincesanity82]

there odds are better than last years, but thats not saying a whole lot..

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

45-to-1 to win it all, eh? Anyone think they can beat those odds?

Yes I dont think they will make it to the Super Bowl but I think they will do better than the odds suggest.

[20bucsD55]

Sportscenter today mentioned the fact that for the last five years the team that finished last in the NFC South has gone on to win the division the next year. So there's hope for the Bucs yet...