SOURCE: Las Vegas Sun

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Bulger, who threw for 4,301 yards a year ago, is listed at 14-1 and will play again under second-year head coach Scott Linehan, who employs an offensive plan that emphasizes Bulger's passing game. For what it's worth, Bulger also is in the final year of a lucrative contract and would like to set up an even richer multi-year deal after this one expires.

Kitna presents an even more intriguing opportunity, though his odds are a bit shorter at 10-1. Starting for pass-happy head coach Mike Martz, Kitna will have plenty of options at his disposal including running back Kevin Jones, who caught 61 passes out of the backfield last year, leading receivers Mike Furrey and Roy Williams and rookie receiver Calvin Johnson, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

Most Receiving Yards

The betting favorite in this category, the Bengals' Johnson, might actually have some value at 6-1. After racking up 1,369 yards last season, Johnson could fatten up his statistics as fellow receiver Chris Henry serves a league-mandated eight-game suspension this season.

Randy Moss offers no value at 8-1, however, after moving to New England, where he'll be playing in a system that spreads the ball around to a variety of receivers and practically ensures Brady will remain the lone individual star.

A better value play could be New Orleans' Marques Colston, who had 1,038 receiving yards in 12 starts last year and becomes the Saints' No. 1 wide receiver with the release of Joe Horn. It helps that at least 10 of the Saints' 16 games will be played in climate-controlled conditions - that is, domes (with one in Houston, which has a retractable roof). Those late-season blizzards can play havoc with a guy's receiving-yard totals. Colston would pay off at 14-1.

Buffalo's Lee Evans could also be worth a shot at 18-1. He amassed 1,292 receiving yards last season and figures to get plenty of chances again for another losing Bills team (over/under for 2007: 6 1/2 wins). The Bills have shown they like to throw Evans the deep ball, and the league leader in receiving yardage does figure to catch his share of long passes.

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