#257: NFL Restructures, Market Resets, & the Fine & Suspension Process in Sports

The Spotrac Podcast | March 07, 2021

With an NFL salary cap crunch approaching, a basic understanding of the cash & cap changes with many contract restructures. Plus, which NFL positions could be in jeopardy of a market reset in the coming weeks. And, a deep dive into the fines & suspension process for each of the Big 4 sports.

#256: Understanding NFL Guarantees, & a Mid-Season NBA Review with Keith Smith

The Spotrac Podcast | March 04, 2021

As cap casualties & new free agent contracts come into focus, a quick discussion about how guarantees are built into NFL contracts. Plus, Keith Smith breaks down trade & buyout candidates, two-way contracts, & potential sellers in a mid-season NBA review.

#255: JJ's Decision, Cap Casualty Season, & Projecting MLB's NL/AL Central

The Spotrac Podcast | March 02, 2021

J.J. Watt tosses a curveball signing a short, high-impact contract in Arizona. Notable cap casualties have already begun across the NFL. And, our MLB Offseason series kicks off with Over/Under Win Projections, Differential Analysis, & which jersey to buy for each NL/AL Central team.

#254: A Watson Holdout, NFL TV Money, & the Browns Offseason with Mary Kay Cabot

The Spotrac Podcast | February 28, 2021

Browns beat Mary Kay Cabot joins to breakdown what could be an explosive offseason in Cleveland, with Baker's financial future, JJ Watt's decision, & OBJ's status all in question. Plus, the ramifications of a Deshaun Watson holdout, how big will the NFL TV money be, & a snapshot look at future guarantees for NFL & MLB rosters.

#253: Yankees & MLB Labor Issues with Lindsey Adler, plus Russell's Uncertainty

The Spotrac Podcast | February 25, 2021

Lindsey Adler, Yankees reporter for The Athletic, breaks down her latest piece surrounding Gerrit Cole's concern for the current financial structure in MLB. Plus, J.J. Watt's apparent price range, Russell Wilson's tenuous status in Seattle, & an NFL Dead Cap primer.

#252: NFL FAQs, All Star Incentives, & Sports Tax Ramifications with Robert Raiola

The Spotrac Podcast | February 24, 2021

Answering a few questions regarding NFL players, teams, cap, & franchise tags. Plus, how arbitrary All Star & Pro Bowl selections directly impact player contracts. And, the @SportsTaxMan joins to break down tax ramifications for Tatis Jr., Betts, Mahomes, & Watson.

#251: The 2021 NFL Free Agency Primer

The Spotrac Podcast | February 21, 2021

A complete breakdown of the facts, figures, trends, & what to watch for from each position as NFL free agency approaches. How will a depressed cap & cash payrolls affect contract structure? Which positions are overloaded? What are the Panthers clearing space for?

#250: Carson to Indy, & Tatis Jr. to the Bank

The Spotrac Podcast | February 19, 2021

Carson Wentz's inevitable move out of Philadelphia became a reality as the 28 year old joins the Colts. What this means financially for both sides, & for the rest of the offseason carousel going forward. Plus, the Padres continue their huge winter with a monster extension for soon-to-be star Fernando Tatis Jr. 

#249: The Pittsburgh Steelers with Mark Kaboly, & Valuing MLB Projections with Cousin Dan

The Spotrac Podcast | February 17, 2021

Senior NFL writer for The Athletic Mark Kaboly joins to break down his thoughts on the current pulse of the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the future of Ben & a number of free agents. Plus, Cousin Dan helps make sense of the numbers, rankings, & thought processes behind projecting MLB players & teams ahead of the regular season.

#248: Watt, Wentz, Valuing NFL Draft Picks, & the Dodgers

The Spotrac Podcast | February 14, 2021

J.J. Watt's early free agency will help value a strong list of available edge defenders, Carson Wentz's new "offer" seems about right, but which teams are really in? Plus, are NFL draft picks losing their value, and the Dodgers still have their foot on the gas pedal, despite shattering through the tax ceiling.

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