10 Biggest NFL Lies

Debunking myths and exposing lies swirling around the league.

The entertainment world is hardly a clean-cut, beacon of morality at the best of times, and the NFL is certainly no exception when it comes to scandals and controversy. While the sport's popularity continues to dominate the US scene and spread across to Europe, the image of the league is cruising downhill after being rocked by a string of high-profile, off-the-field incidents that have tarnished the game. Not only have some of the biggest names in the NFL lied to the fans - who have shaped the league into the mighty institution it is today - but knee-jerk media reports have played a huge part in nurturing myths that millions of fans have unwittingly bought into. It's impossible to avoid sensationalist stories and sweeping statements by so-called experts, but when you dig deeper and look at the unglamorous, raw stats, they can go a long way towards proving that fans certainly shouldn't believe everything that they read on a daily basis. So while there was an enormous range of lies to choose from - many of which could have easily found their way into this list - here are 10 of the most relevant lies and myths that have caused a stir in the league.
 
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