Recent Michael Ginnitti Features

Contract Forecast: Bobby Wagner As the young, talented Seahawks continue to grow up, so must their paychecks. Next on their list appears to be ILB Bobby Wagner whose 4 year $4.3M rookie contract is set to expire after the upcoming season. We'll assess his current value, projecting what his extension should look like going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 31, 2015
UPDATED: NFL Free Agency By the Numbers Now two weeks old, we'll break down the team spending this free agent season, including guaranteed money, cap dollars, and remaining space. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 24, 2015
An Early Look at NFL Free Agent Numbers by Team With the initial rush of NFL free agency beginning to calm down, we'll take a quick look back at the week that was. While plenty of signings were filed, it may have been trades that will be most remembered from a wild Tuesday. Our breakdowns and thoughts by team... Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 15, 2015
Projecting Contracts for Notable 2015 Free Agents Just days away from the official open of the 2015 NFL free agent season, we'll assess the current value of all notable players, projecting the contract they may sign in the coming days. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 07, 2015
UPDATED: Projected Cap Space for all 2015 NFL Teams An updated look at the projected cap space for each NFL team when incorporating official rollover/adjustments from 2014, estimated draft pools, and current 2015 rosters. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 23, 2015
Projected Cap Space for all 2015 NFL Teams Our look at the projected cap space for each NFL team when incorporating rollover from 2014, estimated draft pools, and current 2015 rosters. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 01, 2015
Breaking Down Upcoming Salary Guarantees or Roster Bonuses by NFL Team As the offseason comes closer to focus, we've taken the measures to track down as many specific dates and figures pertaining to guaranteed salaries and bonuses that are soon to come to terms. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 12, 2015
Early NFL Roster Bubbles & Extension Candidates An early look at notable NFL players who may be looking at an extension, paycut, trade, or release and the financial implications to do so. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 05, 2015
Contract Forecast: Justin Houston Chiefs LB/DE Justin Houston capped off his rookie contract with a historic 22 sacks to go along with 60 tackles. We'll analyze his production against the best pass rushers in the game to project his next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 29, 2014
UPDATED: Projecting Russell Wilson's Extension In less than two weeks Russell Wilson will be eligible for a well-deserved contract extension. We'll re-analyze the Seahawks QB, projecting his value going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 18, 2014
The Cost to Cut or Trade a 2015 Starting QB A look a the projected starting QBs for each NFL team in 2015, including their salary cap figures, and the dead cap associated with releasing or trading the player. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 14, 2014
Financially Evaluating the Quarterbacks of all 32 NFL Teams Financially assessing the quarterback situation of all 32 NFL teams as they currently stand, and going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 05, 2014
Current NFL Roster Spending A snapshot look at each NFL team's 53-man roster, Reserve/Injured list, and Week 11 starting lineups, financially speaking. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 15, 2014
2014-15 NBA Financial Preview On the eve of the 2014-15 NBA regular season, we'll take a look across the team rosters financially, noting the total payrolls, top-paid players, fun facts, and even a view "best value" predictions. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 31, 2014
World Series Game 7 Financial Lineups The Major League Baseball world got their wish last night, as a Royals victory means a Game 7 to settle it all tonight in Kansas City. We'll highlight the starting lineups, pitching matchups, and rosters financially heading into the final game of the 2014 season Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 29, 2014
Contract Forecast: Julius Thomas While neither of the Thomas' will be signing a new contract through the 2014 seasons, both will need one come Februrary. We've assessed the current value of Broncos TE Julius Thomas, calculating figures for his next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 23, 2014
Updated Contract Forecast: Demaryius Thomas With talks tabled until the offseason, we've assessed the value of Broncos' WR Demaryius Thomas, projecting out his 2014 numbers to forecast his next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 23, 2014
Contract Forecast: Cecil Shorts Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts has shown a steady increase in production since 2012. Now playing out the final year of his rookie contract, we assess his current value heading toward free agency. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 15, 2014
Contract Forecast: Andrew Luck He's improved every year, and is leading the league in all major quarterback categories to start the 2014 campaign. Now the time is approaching for the Colts to lock in Andrew Luck for the long term future. We assess his current value to forecast the contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 09, 2014
Contract Forecast: Russell Wilson In just 2 seasons, Russell Wilson has become the leader of his team, the toast of his town, and a Super Bowl champion. All he needs now is a nice big contract to cap off the early winnings. We project his current value and forecast an extension for the Seahawks' QB. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 07, 2014
Contract Forecast: DeMarco Murray DeMarco Murray has been a one-man show for the 3-1 Dallas Cowboys to start the 2014 season, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Month to start the final year of his rookie contract. We'll project his value, and forecast a new deal for the 26 year old. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 02, 2014
2014 True Value Power Rankings: 1st Edition Now a quarter through the 2014 NFL season, we present the first edition of our True Value Rankings, including a listing of all 32 teams, the All-Value team, and the Worst-Value team through the first four weeks. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 01, 2014
Contract Forecast: Cam Newton As the 2014 NFL season gets underway the Panthers appear poised to move forward with Cam Newton and his rookie contract. But recent restructures may be a sign that a long-term extension is on the horizon. We'll analyze Newton's current value to forecast what could be. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 08, 2014
50 Financial Facts for the 2014 NFL Season 50 Financial Facts you might not know about NFL teams, players, & positions as the 2014 season kicks off. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 04, 2014
Realtime NFL Injured Reserve List Tracker We'll provide a realtime look at the current Reserve/Injured list as we have it populated, also showing the financial hit teams are dealing with for these players. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 26, 2014
UPDATED: NFL Players on the Roster Bubble With two preseason weeks in the books NFL roster cuts are beginning to pour in to the the transaction wire. We'll take a look at our original post from July, outlining those notable players on the "roster bubble", including the financial cap implication to cut them loose this preseason. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 22, 2014
2014 NFL Team Spending Previews As rosters begin to tighten up so do both the salary cap and cash payrolls within NFL organizations. We'll take a quick look at how each team look in terms of their average 2014 cap hit, their total cash spending for 2014, and the player who ranks highest in both cases. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 18, 2014
Assessing the Best & Worst Valued Pitching Staffs With 45 games remaining in the 2014 seasons we'll take a snapshot look at each of the active MLB starting rotations, bullpens, and closers, comparing their financial value to on-field production. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 11, 2014
Extension Forecast: Marshawn Lynch Reportedly holding out from training camp in hopes of a new deal, we'll assess the current contract & value of Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 25, 2014
Contract Forecast: Jamaal Charles Reportedly holding out of training camp, Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is inline for a long-term extension heading into 2014. We'll evaluate him both in the rushing & passing games to assess how much he's currently worth going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 23, 2014
Financial Implications for NFL Roster Bubble Cuts With NFL training camps underway, we'll generate our annual list of reported Roster Bubble Players, showing the salary cap implications should they be released from their respective team. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 21, 2014
2015 MLB All-Star Rosters, Financially The 85th edition of the MLB All-Star game features a mixed bag of youth and veteran talents. We’ll take a look at the final rosters, including their 2014 compensation, and their estimated total career earnings to date. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 15, 2014
Projecting TE Jimmy Graham as a WR With the verdict now in, the focus turns to extending Saints TE Jimmy Graham to a long-term contract. We'll assess his value both as a tight end and as a wide receiver to project the deal going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 08, 2014
Projected 2014-15 NBA Team Salary Cap Space As the NBA Draft & Free Agent season approaches, we'll take a look at the practical and actual team salary cap breakdowns, including rookie pools, cap holds, and estimated space. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 24, 2014
Contract Forecast: Ndamukong Suh He's been a quarterback's nightmare on the Lions' defensive line for 4 seasons, and now with the highest cap figure in the NFL, and an expiring contract - Ndamukong Suh is on the verge of a new deal. We'll forecast the best value for his extension here. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 18, 2014
Potential NFL Bubble Players & Cap Casualties A look at a player from every NFL roster who may be considered on the roster bubble or a cap casualty over the next few months, and the team cap savings associated with the move. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 13, 2014
Evaluating Full Guarantees in NFL Contracts Assessing recent NFL extensions/free agent signings to breakdown the upfront guaranteed dollars in comparison to the maximum available (reported) guaranteed figures. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 11, 2014
Contract Forecast: Jordy Nelson He's been grossly underpaid since 2011, averaging just $3.15 million per year, but wide receiver Jordy Nelson is now entering a contract year in Green Bay. We'll assess his current value to forecast an extension going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 04, 2014
Contract Forecast: Vernon Davis 49ers TE Vernon Davis was abset from practice thus far, and reports are circulating now that the reason is contract-related. We'll analyze the 8-year veteran's recent production to forecast what might be in store going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 29, 2014
Contract Forecast: CJ Spiller With an opt-out clause likely in play after 2014, running back CJ Spiller is likely heading into a contract year with the Buffalo Bills. We analyze both his rushing & receiving production against a variable set of backs to project his value going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 26, 2014
UPDATED Contract Forecast: Dez Bryant The next order of business in Dallas just might be the long-term signing of their breakout WR Dez Bryant, whose 5 year $11.81M rookie contract expires after 2014. We'll re-forecast him in our latest projection. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 23, 2014
The NFL's Best Value Rankings of 2013 One more look back to the 2013 season, assessing the Best Value Players, Rookies, Free Agent Signings, and Overall Teams based on our True Value Statistical Rating. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 20, 2014
Contract Forecast: Patrick Peterson Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson might be the next man in line for a long-term extension - a deal he believes should be larger than Richard Sherman's. We'll provide a comparitive value prediction for the 23 year old, forecasting his next contract in Arizona. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 13, 2014
Projected NFL Draft Pick Contracts & Team Allocations With the NFL Draft just days away we'll take a look at the projected contract breakdowns for each of the selections, and the estimated rookie cap allocations tied to each team. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 08, 2014
Contract Forecast: Alex Smith It's been a bumpy road for QB Alex Smith since his #1 overall selection in the 2005 draft, but a "breakout", Pro Bowl year in Kansas City last season has the veteran on the cusp of a long-term extension for the first time in his career. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 07, 2014
2011 5th Year Option Breakdowns A look at the facts and figures for the 21 our of 32 1st round draft picks from 2011 who had their 5th year options exercised for 2015. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 04, 2014
2014 NFL Team & Player Cash Breakdowns A look at the cold hard cash being spent by teams as of now for the 2014 season, including Top Earning Players, Dollars by Team, & Dollars by Position. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 28, 2014
Young Money in Professional Sports A look at the earliest signing ages for big money extensions across the four major American sports. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 27, 2014
NFL Free Agent Spending Breakdowns We're 1 month, $2 billion, and 274 contracts into the 2014 NFL Free Agency Season, a reasonable time to begin breaking down the figures by Team Spending, Positional Spending, and guaranteed dollars. This and more: Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 07, 2014
2014 MLB Opening Day Team Financials Rotations have been set lineups have been filled, and we've compiled team payrolls and players salaries for the 2014 season. The following contains a breakdown of how each team is currently comprised financially heading into opening day. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 01, 2014
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