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10 biggest bargains in the NFL

By Parker Hurley

Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws the ball during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws the ball during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi /
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Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) runs after a catch against Baltimore Ravens defensive back Lardarius Webb (21) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) runs after a catch against Baltimore Ravens defensive back Lardarius Webb (21) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Odell Beckham

Beckham is only in his third NFL season, but has already shattered some impressive early career records, and has a ceiling as high as anyone. In 33 career games, Beckham has 28 touchdowns, is averaging just over 100 yards per game, and is averaging 14.9 yards per reception.

Beckham has done all of this on a rookie salary and this season has a cap hit of $2.8 million. He currently ranks 45th in salary among wide receivers in the NFL. The Giants, fortunately also have him on the books for $3.3 million next season, and will have a reasonable option price for the 2018 season as well.

The Giants knew that they had this value in Beckham, and with the free money, the team decided to put a ton of money into their defense this offseason.

Oliver Vernon, Damon Harrison, Janoris Jenkins and more were added this offseason and a good portion of their salary cap hits will be taken care of by the time that the Giants will need to pay Beckham his due.

While the defense has yet to take a big step forward, these names are still some of the better performers of the unit. To add three true game changers on the other side of the ball of Beckham while keeping a top five wide receiver makes life a heck of a lot easier.

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