Former Chiefs QB Green retires

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06/12/2009 - Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green has reportedly decided to retire after 15 seasons in the NFL.

FOXSports.com is saying on its website that Green told them he has decided to retire from the sport after talking things over with his family.

Green began his career with San Diego in 1993 and earned a Super Bowl ring with St. Louis in 2000, but he played his best seasons in Kansas City and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2003 and 2005 with the team.

Starting in 2003, he threw for over 4,000 yards the next three seasons, but suffered a severe concussion halfway through the 2006 season and had another concussion the next season with Miami.

He signed on with St. Louis in 2008 and appeared in three games with one start.

Over his 15 seasons, he posted a record of 56-57 and threw for 27,475 yards along with 162 touchdowns and 114 interceptions. He had a completion percentage of 60.6 percent and added six touchdowns on the ground.

In addition to San Diego, St. Louis, Kansas City and Miami, he also spent four seasons with Washington.

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It is called the "pointspread."

Many years ago, NFL games, as well as the more popular college games, used straight odds as a vehicle for betting. For example, if the Bears were playing the Giants, and it shaped up as a competitive contest, the Bears might be, say, a 7/5 favorite. If they were playing an also-ran, it might be 10/1. Well, there is a point where a line becomes prohibitive, as far as betting the favorite. And who would waste money betting an underdog that has virtually no chance? Such a setup did not contribute to promoting betting action.

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