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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 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Philip Rivers

Is Philip Rivers the most underappreciated football player in the NFL? At this point, Philip Rivers is hardly even a dark horse contender for the MVP, but the case can be made that the award is his for the taking. This season he lost his star wide receiver Keenan Allen and passing back, Danny Woodhead. Antonio Gates has been injured, and he had relied on rookie Hunter Henry and unknowns Tyrell Williams and Dontrelle Inman. They’ve averaged 3.5 yards per carry which rank 28th in the NFL. Still, Rivers is completing 66 percent of his passes, he has 13 touchdowns to four interceptions, and his Chargers are 3-4 and right in the thick of the playoff race.

Rivers signed a four-year $83 million deal through the 2019 season. For comparison, Brock Osweiler just signed a four-year $72 million deal. This season, seven quarterbacks cost over $20 million against the cap. Rivers’ cap hit is $16.5 million, which ranks 17th in the NFL among quarterbacks.

The Chargers have always been known as a stingy type of organization. Getting the hometown discount from Rivers has to be commended when thinking about how much he could have been paid on the market.

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