The Spotrac Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Mike Ginnitti details a recent piece assessing one player from every NFL team carrying some form of "what if" heading toward 2022. And, Mac Jones has the Patriots trending way up. How did we get here, how are they spending, & how much should we trust it? Plus, Dallas Geodert's extension signifies more confidence in Philly.

A 6-pack of sports business topics, including Early MLB Contracts, Professional Coaching Pay, the Jets' QB carousel, $90M of shares for the Packers, the financial future of Cy Young winners, and an early assessment of the Top NBA Free Agent signings.