Saying that the highest paid players in the NFL make a lot of money would be about as groundbreaking of a statement as saying that the sky is blue. To be a player in the NFL requires the highest level of grit and determination, and the key players in the league are certainly compensated for their discipline.
Also unsurprisingly, most of the highest paid players in the NFL are quarterbacks -- in fact the position is responsible for all 10 of the top 10 highest paid players. This makes sense when you think about the fact that quarterbacks play in every single offensive snap and are not only players, but team leaders who are often as influential as the team's coach. With pressure that high, agents and the quarterbacks they represent do not settle for anything lower than what they are worth. Around the world we're seeing professional sports contracts reach new heights, and the NFL is no different. If you've ever watched even a couple of football games, you might have a guess about who the highest paid players in the NFL are, but let's see if you guessed right.
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All facts and statistics from Spotrac.