2023 NFL awards predictions: MVP bets on Trevor Lawrence, Matthew Stafford and a huge long shot

The MVP market is a mess these days, resembling golf outright winners in the sense you only really get decent odds on a handful of guys, with the sportsbooks having squished most of the numbers down after being torched by Patrick Mahomes (75-1 at one point in 2018) and Lamar Jackson (60-1ish in 2019) before … Read more

Saquon Barkley made a huge bet on himself. Time will tell if it pays off

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Saquon Barkley admitted he was “disappointed” that he didn’t get a long-term deal from the Giants. He sounded frustrated that he had no leverage to get it, and angry at the way his position has been devalued in the NFL. Still, when he looked back at the Giants’ final offer … Read more

Steelers give breakout LB huge extension

Linebacker Alex Highsmith was one of the Steelers’ pleasant surprises from the 2022 season and they rewarded him with a massive contract extension Wednesday morning. According to reports, Highsmith agreed to sign a four-year, $68M contract extension with Pittsburgh, making him among the top 10 highest paid edge-rushers in the NFL. Highsmith, the Steelers’ 2020 … Read more