Players like Tee Higgins and Trey Smith are the most wanted names careening toward the 2025 NFL free agent class. But a path to Super Bowl 60 won't be paved by headline-caliber signings. It'll be the product of stars and overlooked starters gelling together to form a cohesive, devastating product.
In 2024, Zach Baun's one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles ended with All-Pro honors and a championship parade through the City of Brotherly Love. The Minnesota Vikings won 14 games thanks in part to a $10 million deal with Sam Darnold. Sometimes, modest bets create enormous payouts.