The Spotrac Podcast

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Jan 6, 2021 • 1h 41min

#235: NFL Postseason Fantasy & DFS Strategies, & a Sports Business Update from Emily Caron

Sportico's Emily Caron brings us into the current state of Name, Image, Likeness in college athletics, a potential Power 5 split, & the sport that gained the most in 2020. Plus, how we would construct a postseason fantasy football roster, & betting strategies from Cousin Dan.
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Jan 4, 2021 • 1h 3min

#234: NFL Regular Season Roundup

A financial look at the 14 NFL postseason teams, an offseason outlook for those that just missed, how the highest paid players positionally speaking faired, & plenty more. Plus, tracking the MLB Hall of Fame vote.
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Dec 31, 2020 • 1h 55min

#233: The 2020 Spotrac Year in Review

A roundtable finale to our sports business year with Mike Ginnitti, Scott Allen, & Cousin Dan, breaking down the storylines, numbers, & uniqueness of 2020, while also focusing on what we'd like to see or expect in 2021 & beyond. Plus, best and worst contracts, top earners, most viewed players, and plenty more.
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Dec 28, 2020 • 1h 1min

#232: The NFL’s Final Stretch, & How NBA Payrolls Reflect Winning

With the NFL regular season in the final turn home, we dive into the storylines to finish off 2020, but also those that spread into 2021 & beyond. Plus, analyzing an NBA season just minutes old isn't helpful, but assessing cash payrolls can be. Scott Allen breaks down this and plenty more with a scan across the league.
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Dec 20, 2020 • 1h 14min

#231: Wentz (again), the NHL is back, & NBA Financial Fun Facts

Updated options for Carson Wentz & the Eagles, why the Jets should trade the pick (already), understanding the proposed agreement to bring the NHL back in 2021, & fun facts, questions, and fixes for the NBA going forward as they return to the court this week.
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Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 27min

#230: Saints Roster Management w/ Katherine Terrell, & an NBA Preview w/ Keith Smith

The Athletic Saints reporter Katherine Terrell discusses the current QB dilemma, & a looming cap situation that may be too much for even a restructure-heavy front office like New Orleans (2:45). Plus, Scott Allen & Keith Smith break down Giannis' payday, & what kind of league changes will be in place for the 2020-21 season (24:50). And, NBA odds, picks, & bets sure to be 100% wrong (1:07).
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Dec 13, 2020 • 39min

#229: Free Agency’s Decline, & Notable NFL Contract Extension Candidates

The pandemic has affected all businesses, including major professional sports' leagues. If the numbers from the NBA, NHL & now MLB offseasons are any indication - NFL players on the open market are in for major financial decline. Plus, analyzing Josh Allen, Tyrann Mathieu, Melvin Ingram & a few other contract extension candidates.
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Dec 10, 2020 • 48min

#228: The WR Open Market, Uncertainty in Pittsburgh, & an NBA Offseason Recap w/ Keith Smith

NBA Insider @KeithSmithNBA brings his expertise to the show, recapping the best & worst free agent moves, contracts, team decisions & plenty more from this past offseason. Plus, the WRs set to hit the open market have a lot to offer, & the Pittsburgh Steelers are primed for a run in 2020, but what about next year?
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Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 3min

#227: Sorting out the NFL Coaching, QB, & Team Building Chaos

As the NFL season turns its final corner, a look at just how much coaching & the front office as impacted certain organizations both positively and negatively. Plus, a quick look back at how the top free agent contracts are faring in 2020.
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Dec 3, 2020 • 49min

#226: MLB Non-Tenders, Fixing the Angels, & the NBA Does Not Dissapoint

59 players were non-tendered by MLB teams yesterday. Our thoughts on a few notable names, & how much payroll was cleared respectively. Plus, the Angels are starting to show signs of moving in the right direction, but what move could really push them into contention? And, LeBron & Anthony Davis get big money, & Russell Westbrook is on the move yet again.

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