NFL betting players scratched their heads when Cincinnati slapped their franchise tag on kicker Shayne Graham as that's usually reserved for a position player, and then they severed ties with Graham after this season. It could come back to haunt them as Graham is looking to go to a division rival.
Graham hit 23 of his 28 field-goal attempts in 2009 with the Bengals, and he's fourth in accuracy in the history of the NFL. But his ticket was booked out of Cincinnati when he missed a pair of field goals under 35 yards in their loss to the New York Jets in the playoffs. The Bengals released Graham, but now he's looking to sign with Baltimore, who are also in the AFC North with the Bengals. The Ravens were 27th in the NFL in field-goal percentage, hitting 70% of their attempts as they split time between Billy Cundiff and Steven Hauschka, and Graham appears to be a more reliable option. The Ravens could also just be out to put a player that has been a thorn in their side on their team: Graham's 108 points against the Ravens is tied with Cleveland as the most of his career against a team, and he has hit 28 of 33 field-goal attempts against the Ravens.
Field goals are crucial in the NFL, and a division that is pretty wide open heading into the season, three points could mean the difference between a win and a loss in every game. Having Graham on their side is an easy way for Baltimore to raise their betting odds for next season.
