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1·1 year ago
The article is based on a premise that shows a lack of understanding of how odds in gambling work. These odds are not based on how likely things are going to happen - if you flip a coin, the odds are 50-50 it will land on heads and 50-50 it will land on tails. In the case of signing someone to a team, it is based on a number of things, but at the core, the person setting the odds needs to provide enough value to someone that they are willing to risk their money based on the outcome they expect to happen.
And then the place that sets those odds tempers the payout with being able to make money on bets losing. So an inexperienced gambler might see that and say, “they have the lowest odds, that’s the most likely thing to happen and I will make easy money.”
The Steelers are not “most likely to sign,” they are tied for the lowest odds that this one particular sportsbook has set.
But over at BetKentucky.com, the Steelers could be adding another star-studded veteran to the mix.
After clearing waivers following his release from the Indianapolis Colts, Shaq Leonard is officially a free agent. And the Steelers are odds-on favorites to sign him.
The Steelers have +600 odds to sign Leonard, tied with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears follow with +900 odds, with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans next with +1000 odds.
Yes, yes give up the one clear advantage
Should we get Andy Reid, Sean McVay, and the ghost of Vince Lombardi?
It’s 10:30 pm.
if you don’t like to click:
Wednesday, November 15
No. 18 WR Diontae Johnson (Thumb) - DNP
No. 20 CB Patrick Peterson (NIR - Resting) - DNP
No. 31 S Keanu Neal (Rib) - DNP
No. 39 S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Hamstring) - DNP
No. 57 DT Montravius Adams (Ankle) - DNP
No. 73 G Isaac Seumalo (NIR - Resting) - DNP
No. 88 TE Pat Freiermuth * (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 97 DT Cam Heyward (Groin) - DNP
14 additional points on one play would have been well above average.
It’s not Goodell who makes that determination, it’s James Thrash or Derek Brooks.
if you win, were you outplayed?
No, that’s not what happens to NFL fines.
The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.
https://operations.nfl.com/inside-football-ops/rules-enforcement/accountability-fines-appeals/#:~:text=Fine%20money%20does%20not%20go,player%20safety%20and%20emphasize%20sportsmanship.