

The Spotrac Podcast
Spotrac
Get even more connected to the finances in professional sports as we dive deeper into contracts, salaries, & the cap payrolls of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more!
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Mar 9, 2022 • 39min
#372: Russell Wilson, Mike Williams, & NFL Non-Tagged Players
Breaking down the football & business angles of the Russell Wilson trade to Denver, including how the Broncos might handle his next contract. Plus, what's next for the Seahawks, why the Mike Williams contract is already beautiful, and quick evaluations for notable NFL free agents who didn't receive a tag.

Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 4min
#371: NFL Franchise Tagees & Max MLB Contracts
With the March 8th deadline to slap a tag on an NFL player just hours away, a breakdown of 10 players prominently inline to get one, the projected cost, and what a potential multi-year extension would look like. Plus, Scott Allen follows up on his "NBA-Style" maximum contracts project, including specific numbers & why the players should be all-in on this type of structure.

Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 12min
#370: MLB Needs Financial Rules
The MLB & MLBPA may seem far apart on their current CBA offers, but are the items on the table even primed to solve the financial problems in the game? Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti discuss why both sides need to consider structure & rules to the money in baseball, not unlike how the NBA is currently operating (and thriving).

Feb 28, 2022 • 43min
#369: Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers, the Buccaneers, & the MLB CBA
The Giants are rumored to be torn on what to do with Daniel Jones' $21M 5th year option for 2023. Why exercising it doesn't hold a strong track record (2:40). Is Aaron Rodgers a $50M QB? Our thoughts on why that number should be an afterthought in the real conversation (14:10). With just 9 of 22 starters currently under contract, the "run-it-back" Buccaneers might be a shell of themselves in 2022 (24:45). And, a dabble into the Draft Lottery, Free Agent Compensation, Expanded Playoffs, & CBT Threshold negotiations surrounding the MLB CBA (29:12).

Feb 24, 2022 • 42min
#368: Zion Williamson’s Future & NFL Offseason Definitions 1.0
Zion Williamson's absence from the New Orleans Pelicans is starting to smell like more than just a long-term injury scenario. What the future for he and the team might be if the end is already here. Plus, a dive into notable buzzwords sure to be tossed around this NFL Offseason, including free agency & tag type breakdowns, understanding restructures, voids, & accrued season.

Feb 21, 2022 • 56min
#367: Projecting Top Offensive NFL Free Agents
A dive into what we've coined the Top 5 NFL Free Agents at the Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, & Offensive Line positions, including predicted contracts & potential landing spots. Plus, the 2nd highest paid player in the NBA isn't even in the same state as his teammates - and nobody seems to care.

Feb 17, 2022 • 42min
#366: The NFL Draft Class with Chris Trapasso
CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso discusses the positions of strengths & weaknesses for the 2022 NFL Draft Class, a dive into the top available QBs, & a few potential "unicorns" to consider. Plus. Juan Soto's $350M rejection, the NHL's LTIR loophole, & will the creativity of draft trades ramp up this NFL offseason?

Feb 14, 2022 • 39min
#365: NFL Quarterback Questions & Relationship Statuses with Danny Heifetz
With the NFL Offseason now here, a dive into a few QBs with contract questions heading toward March, including Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, Carson Wentz, & more. Plus, Danny Heifetz from The Ringer NFL Draft Show joins to discuss his brand new QB Relationship Tiers.

Feb 11, 2022 • 45min
#364: NBA Trade Deadline Financials
Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen breakdown some of the more notable takeaways from the past week or so of NBA Trades, including Boston's surprising switch-up, Harden & the 76ers, the Porzingis/Bertans hail mary, and a thrifty OKC Thunder scenario.

Feb 10, 2022 • 55min
#363: Bold NFL Offseason Predictions, Super Bowl Extensions & Props
Assessing 10 certain to be wrong but still Bold Predictions for the upcoming NFL offseason, including potential trades, extensions, releases & more (1:50). Plus, valuing future contracts for a few Rams & Bengals players (40:35), & our favorite Super Bowl props (49:38).