The Spotrac Podcast

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Feb 15, 2021 • 1h 1min

#248: Watt, Wentz, Valuing NFL Draft Picks, & the Dodgers

J.J. Watt's early free agency will help value a strong list of available edge defenders, Carson Wentz's new "offer" seems about right, but which teams are really in? Plus, are NFL draft picks losing their value, and the Dodgers still have their foot on the gas pedal, despite shattering through the tax ceiling.
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Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 9min

#247: NFL Franchise Tag Candidates & an NBA Recap with Keith Smith

NBA Insider & Capologist Keith Smith joins to breakdown the state of the NBA both in terms of the standings, the approaching trade deadline, & financially speaking as well. Plus, with the NFL offseason now here, a first look at players who may be in line for a transition or franchise tag in the coming weeks.
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Feb 8, 2021 • 1h 1min

#246: The NFL Offseason, Bauer’s Payday, & the start of NBA Trade Season

Recapping Super Bowl 55 with Scott Allen, including next steps for both the Bucs & the Chiefs. Plus, salary cap thoughts heading toward the 2021 league year, a quick look at the start of NBA trade season, & Trevor Bauer's monster payday with the Dodgers.
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Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 27min

#245: The QB Conversation Continues, & a Super Bowl 55 Analytics & Betting Primer

Thoughts & figures on the potential movement of Kirk Cousins, Derek Carr, Carson Wentz, & Jimmy Garoppolo, plus a total breakdown of the Chiefs vs Bucs, including how they got here financially & statistically, which players are primed for a payday or a new team, and a deep dive into some of the more interesting bets to be made this weekend.
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Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 9min

#244: Goff for Stafford, Arenado to St. Louis, & Messi Makes How Much?

Was Jared Goff's trade to Detroit a mere contract dump for the Rams, who appear to be abandoning the "build through the draft" model. How will Stafford's addition alter their future. And, how small changes in contract structure mean Goff can go, but Carson Wentz cannot. Plus, Nolan Arenado's move to St. Louis comes with a complicated contract restructure, and Lionel Messi's leaked contract with FC Barcelona is downright stunning.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 35min

#243: Super Bowl Financials, Gamestopping the Mets, BBHOF Recap, Remaining MLB Free Agent

Jeff Huber brings some insight to how a large group of Reddit users are not only impacting the stock market, but in turn - the New York Mets. Plus, breaking out the futures & financials of Super Bowl LV, opinions & figures from the Baseball Hall of Fame results, & potential destinations & contracts for remaining MLB free agents.
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Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 12min

#242: Final Four NFL Team Offseason Outlooks, & the Small Market Yankees

A quick recap of NFL's Championship week that transitions into deep dive offseason outlooks for the Bills, Packers, Chiefs, & Bucs. Plus, the Yankees got better this weekend, but are the Yankees making baseball better?
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Jan 22, 2021 • 43min

#241: Betting the NFL Conference Championships

Cousin Dan breaks down all the numbers surrounding the Bills at Chiefs, & the Bucs at Packers, including points, over/unders player props, and general thoughts about which players to focus on this weekend.
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Jan 20, 2021 • 48min

#240: Rivers Retires, the NBA Youth with Keith Smith, & Sports Viewership with Michael McCarthy

NBA Capologist Keith Smith discusses the nuts & bolts of the Harden trade, how it could impact other teams, & how the young stars take the next step. Plus, senior Front Office Sports writer Michael McCarthy breaks down a rough year for sports ratings, & how things may look going forward.
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Jan 18, 2021 • 1h 5min

#239: NFL Divisional Losers, Jameis for Brees, & MLB Arbitrations

Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti discuss the pending offseason for the Browns, Rams, Ravens & Saints, plus the unique QB situation in New Orleans with Drew Brees almost certainly headed for retirement. Plus, James Harden's first weekend in Brooklyn, how the NBA is pushing through, & a quick look at a big weekend of MLB money, including the 13 players set to file for arbitration.

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