Over the course of the offseason, one of the NFL teams to make the biggest splashes was the New York Jets. As a result many fans and Sportsbook regulars betting on the Jersey based franchise to hoist the Super Bowl trophy knew that they had perhaps the strongest odds next to the defending champion New Orleans Saints.

In recent weeks, a riff has begun to form within the Jets locker room, as disgruntled cornerback Darrelle Revis leads a group of players also including center Nick Mangold, who are each entering the final year of their current contracts and are looking for large pay raises. Revis has been the most vocal of the group, as he has sat out two different sessions at minicamp, as a sign of protest until the Jets give in to his demands. Revis believes that he is the best cornerback in the game today and many experts would not disagree. As a result of this belief, Revis wants to be paid the most money ever for a cornerback, a title currently being held by Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamadi Asomugha who currently makes $15.1 million a year.

NFL betting enthusiasts will be looking to alter their bets if Revis and Mangold amongst others on the Jets are not resigned by the team moving forward. Further in many cases where management and a player cannot come to an agreement, the player is usually traded. A prime example of this was in Denver, where the Broncos traded disgruntled star wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Unlike Marshall, however, if Revis and Mangold are traded as a result of not coming to an agreement, the Jets not only will no longer be instant contenders in the AFC East, but they will also fall to the bottom of the league.

If you're betting on NFL odds, you've been watching the situation going down in Dallas as the Cowboys are suddenly loaded at receiver, and one player wants to leave so they can pursue a starting job.

Patrick Crayton has requested that the Cowboys let him go as they already have Miles Austin, Roy Williams, and rookie Dez Bryant, who will also take Cryaton's job on special teams. Cryaton caught 37 passes for 622 yards and five touchdowns as the team's No.3 receiver, but Williams will get more passes thrown to him this year. Austin will also come back as the top receiver in Dallas after last year's breakout campaign, while everyone is buzzing about Bryant, who is being compared to Dallas legend Michael Irvin. The Cowboys also have Jason Witten, who is probably Tony Romo's favorite target and one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the league. That means that there probably won't be much room for Crayton, and the Cowboys should try to get something for him.

Crayton would look good in Miami, where Pro Bowler Brandon Marshall may miss some time because of hip surgery after coming to the Dolphins from Denver. The Dolphins would also like a speedy receiver to take advantage of Henne's ability to throw down the field, but one with better hands than Ted Ginn, who was moved to San Francisco. Crayton could carve out a niche for him in Miami, and who wouldn't want to play in sunny Florida? Picking Crayton up would definitely help the Dolphins' sports betting odds, if even just a little.

Bears sign lineman Webb to four-year deal

Sports betting gurus who follow the NFL are aware that in Chicago, the Bears' fate pretty much begins and ends with the performance and the mental toughness of quarterback Jay Cutler. Being aware of this, bettors will need to realize that Cutler's quality is also at least somewhat dependent on the level of protection he receives. Therefore, it was and is notable that on Sunday, May 16, the Bears signed offensive lineman J'Marcus Webb to a four-year contract. The seventh-round pick is an offensive tackle, the most important position on an offensive line. If he can overcome his low place in the draft pecking order and make a breakthrough, the Bears could have themselves a steal. It remains to be seen, though, how good Webb will turn out to be.

Chiefs get tight end Banks

On Monday, May 17, the Kansas City Chiefs acted quickly to snatch up a player they evidently wanted. After the Atlanta Falcons released tight end Leroy Banks on Thursday, May 13, the Chiefs plucked him four days later. Kansas City coach Todd Haley is a former offensive coordinator, and he has former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis as his current offensive coordinator with the Chiefs. When Weis was at Notre Dame, he had a superb collection of tight ends that he used frequently. Therefore, the decision to bring in another tight end - while perhaps not a great one - could ultimately benefit Kansas City's passing game. Quarterback Matt Cassell certainly hopes this move works out for his own sake, and for the sake of his relationship with Weis, his new play caller.

Redskins sign veteran defensive lineman in continuous push for pass rushing

NFL betting observers have to take note of what's happening in D.C.

The Washington Redskins signed veteran defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday on Monday, May 17. Holliday has 12 years of NFL experience to his credit, most recently for the Denver Broncos in 2009 when he accumulated five sacks, two forced fumbles and 33 tackles in 16 games.

The signing continues a steady progression in which the Redskins have loaded up on defensive linemen in the offseason. The team traded for Adam Carriker and signed Maake Kemoeatu, plus Howard Green and Darrion Scott, among others. Everyone's naturally inclined to talk about new quarterback Donovan McNabb and focus on the offensive side of the ball, and that's entirely understandable. However, if Washington can develop enough of a defensive presence - and Holliday would certainly appear to be a solid addition as a third-down pass-rushing specialist - the Redskins might challenge in the NFC East even without a top-flight offense.

Pacman Gets Another Chance

The Cincinnati Bengals appear to have signed former Tennessee Titan, Dallas Cowboy and ruffian Adam 'Pacman' Jones. Jones a cornerback looks to revitalize his career with the Bengals a team known for giving players with trouble outside of the game a chance to rehabilitate their careers. Bengals owner Mike Brown along with head coach Marvin Lewis, have become famous for redeeming players with trouble outside the game, as from 2007 to 2009 the Bengals had players who had been in and out of jail. If Pacman can revitalize his career in Cincinnati, at the very least he will add depth to one of the league's best safety cores, which also includes star safety's Johnathan Joseph, Leon Hall and Wake Forest star safety Brandon Ghee. Ghee drafted in the third round was touted by some experts as being the fastest defensive player in the entire draft. With such depth at safety, Bengals fans can feel great about placing on their team at online sports betting sites.

Willis Gets The Big Money

Linebacker Patrick Willis has 50 million reasons to assure that the San Francisco 49ers defense becomes the best in the league. Yesterday Willis signed a five year 50 million deal with a guarantee of 29 million dollars. Willis the leader of the defense is an important cornerstone to the 49ers who have not had much success since the departures of Terrell Owens and Jeff Garcia a few years ago. However, with Willis leading the defense and Alex Smith looking to lead the offense, 49ers fans have every right to place high expectations on the team when they bet sports online such as the NFL. Coach Mike Singletary a defensive hall of famer in his own right believes that Patrick Willis has yet to meet his potential. This is impressive seeing as how Willis only in his fourth year has already been named to the All-Pro team and drawn comparisons to future hall of famer and leader of the Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis.