The Spotrac Podcast

#350: The 2021 Spotrac Financial Year in Review

Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen break down the biggest 2021 storylines from the sports money world, our favorite contracts, top spending teams, highest earning players, & a few thoughts toward what could be coming in 2022.

#349: NFL Pro Bowl Financials, & A Rich Wide Receiver Market

Mike Ginnitti breaks down the newly selected Pro Bowl rosters, assessing which players received an uptick financially speaking based on escalators, bonuses, or 5th-year-option triggers. Plus, a recap of how those 5th year option tiers now work for former 1st round draft picks. And, the WR market has plenty of notable names in need of a new contract in the coming months.

#348: NFL Trade, Extension, & Free Agent Names, Plus NBA Franchise Valuations

Scott Allen joins to discuss Sportico's recent NBA franchise valuation list, including teams who have jumped the most, a few who could be on the decline, and how these compare to the other major American sports. Plus, identifying a Free Agent, Extension Candidate, & Trade Possibility for the Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, & Tight End position this offseason.

#347: Previewing the NBA Trade Deadline with Keith Smith

With a few dozen more players now eligible, Keith Smith joins to help identify which teams may be active as we approach trade season in the NBA, including some who may be subtracting for financial reasons. Plus, the reported Postseason Pools for MLB playoff teams is good news for the locked out sport.

#346: Heisman Winner Careers & An All-NFL QB Contract Status Update

On the heels of Bryce Young's expected Heisman win, a quick look back at how the NFL careers for each winner since 1990 panned out, and which offered the most bang for buck. Plus, an in-depth dive into the contractual statuses of quarterbacks for each NFL team heading toward the end of the 2021 regular season.

#345: Dame Lillard’s Demands, & Tough NFL Transactions

Damian Lillard has a list of things he wants this Christmas, and like many of us, it's $106.5M and a chance to pick his new boss. Scott Allen discusses how Portland should proceed through this process. Plus, breaking down 5 NFL transactions that appear questionable at best heading toward 2022.

#344: NFL Free Agent Recap, 2022 Projections, & Fixing MLB’s Offseason

With news that the NFL's 2022 salary cap will indeed hit the $208M mark, our look at teams in good/rough shape, & how it might impact offseason spending. Plus, a quick look back at how the Top 10 NFL Free Agent contracts of 2021 are faring. And, Scott Allen with thoughts on what MLB can do to tighten up and promote its offseason much more.

#343: Assessing the NFL’s Top Paid Weapons & MLB’s November Storm

MLB teams pumped $2.5B of new signings into November, by far the most in history. Cousin Dan breaks down a few of the bigger deals & what could still be to come post-lockout. Plus, quickly assessing the 2021 outlook for the NFL's top paid offensive weapons.

#342: Jonathan Taylor, Lamar Jackson, John Wall & MLB Free Agency

Jonathan Taylor (2:55) is the NFL's next big running back, but is he in line to be paid as such? Plus, Lamar Jackson (9:45) continues to give us a little bit of everything, but has he shown enough consistency to warrant the traditional extension? And, MLB Free Agency (16:05) is scalding hot on the heels of a CBA lockout. Our thoughts on recent signings & the Max Scherzer $40M watch. Also, John Wall (24:06) is owed $91M and wants to start or be traded.

#341: NY Sports with Kim Jones, Wander Franco’s Extension, & Taysom Hill’s Something

Kim Jones joins to break down the futures of the Giants, Jets, & Yankees, including the status of Dave Gettleman, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley & plenty more. Plus, where Wander Franco's extension ranks in terms of pre-arbitration signings, & Rays money as a whole. And, the Saints locked in Taysom Hill to another smoke and mirrors contract - but does this one have any substance?