The Spotrac Podcast
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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Episodes
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
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).
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
The Athletic's Matt Schneidman joins to discuss a potential plan for the Packers to keep their prized QB1 & WR1, bring back a few notable defensive pieces, and still get cap healthy in 2022. Plus, breakdowns, financials and thoughts about early NBA trades from the Cavs, Pacers, Clippers, & TrailBlazers.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Sportico's Emily Caron joins to break down a new CBA & major contract for the NWSL, a major investment into both the WNBA & Premier Hockey Federation, & even more expansion for Athlete's Unlimited. Plus, a deep dive into NFL dead cap, including examples, the June 1st trigger, how retirement & void years factor in, and plenty more.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL today. How the Buccaneers can proceed with his current contract, dead cap ramifications, and a $16M question still to be answered. Plus, Sal Capaccio (@SalSports) joins to break down the upcoming offseason for the Buffalo Bills.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Assessing Tom Brady's retirement financials, Rafael Nadal's 21st championship, how the Rams & Bengals are built differently, biggest questions for the departing Chiefs & Niners, & a Tampa Bay Buccaneers offseason deep dive with The Athletic's Greg Auman.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn joins to discuss the New England Patriots' offseason decisions, including pending free agents, notable extensions, possible cap casualties, & plenty more. Plus, David Ortiz becomes the lone player elected to this year's baseball Hall of Fame class. Mike Ginnitti breaks down his career, earnings, and the voting process.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
The NFL Divisional Round further proved one thing: The QB is the most important position in sports. Mike Ginnitti breaks down how the last decade of change has positioned teams to go all-in, from every direction, to get a QB with "it". Plus Keith Smith joins to break down potential Buyers & Sellers for the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
The Athletic's Mark Kaboly joins to discuss a miriad of changes coming to the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, from GM & QB to notable free agents, & plenty more. Will their philosophies change Post-Ben? Is Minshew-Mania headed for Pitt? Plus, we play What Happens First? with Deshaun Watson, Ben Simmons, the Colts QB, Antonio Brown, & MLB.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
The Vikings are in need of a new GM and a new Head Coach, but what else are they staring at this offseason? ESPN's Courtney Cronin discusses Kirk Cousins' 202 outlook, plus a defense full of pending free agents. And the Cowboys are 1 & Done this Postseason, so let's overreact immediately.
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Which NBA players who were acquired via trade, free agency, or the draft this offseason are making an immediate impact for their new team. Which are trending toward the trade block this month? And which teams should be looking to shake things up a bit. Plus, NFL offseasons & Jon Lester's retirement.