2023 NFL Average Salaries: Offensive Weapons
As we approach final cuts and Week 1 roster announcements for the 2023 season, we'll take a look at how each offensive weapon position lines up in terms of average starting.
Michael Ginnitti | August 22
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Evaluating the 10 Largest MLB Free Agent Contracts from 2023
As the MLB regular season takes a turn for the final stretch, we'll take a moment to analyze where the 10 Largest Free Agent Contracts from this past Winter/Spring land in terms of value and production. Spoiler: Things haven't gone particularly well.
Michael Ginnitti | August 14
2023 Starting Quarterback Contract Tiers
it's a big time of year for tiers. How do Quarterbacks stack up on their own depth chart, in the fantasy world, or on every offseason list. We've categorized those same QBs by what their contracts are telling us.
Michael Ginnitti | August 07
Breaking Down Justin Herbert's $262.5M Extension
QB Justin Herbert & the Los Angeles Chargers agreed to his expected rookie extension Tuesday night, giving the 25-year-old 5 new years, $262.5M new money. In total, it’s a 7 year, $296.2M contract for Herbert through the 2029 season.
Michael Ginnitti | July 26
Potential MLB Trade Sellers & Candidates
As the August 1st trade deadline in MLB approaches our look at teams destined to be active sellers, & a few dozen players who may be headed elsewhere in the coming days.
Michael Ginnitti | July 24
All-Time NFL Positional Career Earners
As NFL extensions continue to fall into place this summer, we'll take a snapshot look at which player currently stands atop their position's career earnings list, and which players are next in line.
Michael Ginnitti | July 18
Positional Financials for the Tennessee Titans
The Titans won the bidding war for WR DeAndre Hopkins, who joins Tennessee on a 2 year, $26M contract this summer. Our look at our how the rest of the roster shapes up financially heading toward camp.
Michael Ginnitti | July 16
Contract Breakdown Projections for 5 Notable NFL Extension Candidates
As NFL training camps approach, our deep dive into actual contract extension breakdown projections for Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Saquon Barkley, Chris Jones, Justin Jefferson & 5 notable Dallas Cowboys players.
Michael Ginnitti | July 12
MLB Midseason Stat Leaders
With the All Star Break upon us, our look at the current & future financial statuses for MLB's midseason stat leaders.
Michael Ginnitti | July 10
Midseason MLB Contract Awards
Spotrac’s Mid Season MLB Contract Awards highlight a few deals signed in the past year that have immediately paid off on the field, and a few players trending toward a new pay day because of their strong first half.
Michael Ginnitti | July 07
MLB's 2023 All Star Rosters, Financially
The American League All Star Roster is loaded with high priced veterans everywhere from 2nd base to closer. The National league? Not so much. Our dive into the starting lineups for this week's All Star festivities.
Michael Ginnitti | July 03
Predicting Potential Upcoming Running Back Extensions
Predicting future outcomes for a few notable running backs who might have a chance to buck the devaluation trend, and lock in a multi-year contract extension in the coming months.
Michael Ginnitti | June 26
Top Earning NBA Player by Draft Pick
With the 2023 NBA Draft just a few hours away, we’ll dive into the top earning NBA player from each first round draft slot in league history (for a minute).
Michael Ginnitti | June 21
NFL Positional Market Resets
As the NFL offseason turns from business to practice, a snapshot look at the top of the mountain for each position's financial market, including metrics for average salary and practical guarantee, and the days since the belt has last been passed.
Michael Ginnitti | June 13
NFL Movement Series: Running Backs
Our first annual NFL Movement Series continues with the Running Backs, highlighting every move - every team - has made at the position since the beginning of the new league year.
Michael Ginnitti | June 12
Breaking Down Ed Oliver's Contract
Still a bit of a shocker, our dive into Ed Oliver's 4 year, $68M extension with the BIlls which includes $45M practically guaranteed, $24.5M fully locked in at signing.
Michael Ginnitti | June 07
NFL Movement Series: Quarterbacks
Our first annual NFL Movement Series begins with the QB position, highlighting every move - every team - has made at the position since the beginning of the new league year.
Michael Ginnitti | June 07
Predicting 2020 NFL 1st Rounder Extensions
A dive into the current status, calculated value, and our prediction for each of the 2020 first round picks who are now extension eligible for the first time in their careers.
Michael Ginnitti | June 06
NFL Question Mark Contracts
A look at one contract from each NFL franchise that has some form of question mark hanging over it as we head toward the 2023 regular season.
Michael Ginnitti | June 02
NFL Post June 1st Designations
As the calendar flips to June, 5 NFL teams will receive salary cap adjustments thanks to June 1st Designation releases in the past few weeks. Our look at each of the 8 players who were released with this designation, including the dead cap ramifications, and respective cap savings for this and next season.
Michael Ginnitti | May 31
Best Available NFL Free Agents
As OTAs begin and 90 man rosters take shape, more than a few notable NFL players still remain unsigned this summer.
Michael Ginnitti | May 22
Is a Kyler Murray 2024 Trade Plausible?
The Arizona Cardinals walked away from the 2023 NFL draft a winner in many books, and in turn, have ramped up speculation about the idea of moving on from Kyler Murray after 2023.
Michael Ginnitti | May 05
Breaking Down Lamar Jackson's $260M Contract
After years of back and forth, the Baltimore Ravens & QB Lamar Jackson finally have their long term extension. Our dive into the $260M contract that includes $135 fully guaranteed at signing, & $185M for practical purposes.
Michael Ginnitti | May 04
Analyzing the 2020 5th-Year Option Decisions
A few unfortunate situations, a few unfortunate injuries, and a CBA change that fully guarantees options upon exercise has given us more declined 5th-year salaries than ever.
Michael Ginnitti | May 02
2023 NFL Team Draft Pools
With the 2023 NFL Draft upon us here's a snapshot look at the projected salary cap draft pools (total and Top 51) for each franchise.
Michael Ginnitti | April 26
The Largest Contract for each MLB Franchise
With news that OF Bryan Reynolds has agreed to an historic 8 year, $106.75M extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates, we took some time to identify each MLB Franchise's largest total value contract of all-time.
Michael Ginnitti | April 26
Breaking Down Jalen Hurts' $255M Extension
Breaking down the rankings, facts, & figures inside Jalen Hurts' 5 year, $255M extension with the Eagles, including $110M fully guaranteed at signing, and $179M in place through 2027.
Michael Ginnitti | April 25
#1 Overall NFL Picks & Recent QB Trends
Assessing recent #1 overall picks based on merit & financials, including a projection for 2023. Plus, QB Selection trends over the past five seasons.
Michael Ginnitti | April 24
Financial Ramifications for the 5 Suspended NFL Players
C.J. Moore, Quintez Cephus, Shaka Toney, Jameson Williams, & Stanley Berryhill were all served suspensions from the NFL this morning stemming from their involvement in a gambling violation. Our dive into their financial statuses based on this development.
Michael Ginnitti | April 21
10 NFL Extension Possibilities
A dive into 10 NFL players still in line for a new contract this offseason, in what should amount to more than $1B worth of total value for the coming years.
Michael Ginnitti | April 13
NEXT CONTRACT: Saquon Barkley
With a season on the franchise tag very much in question, our look at what a multi-year extension for Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants might look like going forward.
Michael Ginnitti | April 12
2022-23 MVP Candidates
As the NBA regular season closes, a look back at the production & financial futures of Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, & Giannis Antetokounmpo
Michael Ginnitti | April 10
2023 MLB Opening Day Facts & Figures
A quick breakdown of opening day cash & tax payrolls, top salaries, positional spending, & notable 2024 free agents as the MLB season kicks off.
Michael Ginnitti | March 30
Patrick Mahomes' Earning Structure
Patrick Mahomes' contract carries a $480M+ total value over its 12 years. But in terms of its structure, how much will the Chiefs' QB actually earn from it?
Michael Ginnitti | March 28
NFL Offseason: 1 Add, 1 Subtraction, 1 Storyline
Our look at a notable add, subtraction and storyline for each NFL team now two weeks into the 2023 league year.
Michael Ginnitti | March 27
NFL Free Agency: Top, Most Interesting, & Best Available
Now a week deep, we'll take a positional look at the largest signing, most interesting contract, and best available players across the 2023 NFL offseason.
Michael Ginnitti | March 21
The NFL All-Roster-Bubble Team
As March approaches NFL teams have already begun the process of restructuring & releasing contracts to free up cap space. Our look at one notable player from each position trending toward the roster bubble.
Michael Ginnitti | February 27
2023 Tag Values & Candidates
With the 2023 league salary cap now official, so too are the corresponding values for Franchise & Transition Tags this offseason. Our look into the facts, figures, important dates & notable candidates.
Michael Ginnitti | February 20
NFL Trade Candidates
Aaron Rodgers isn't the only player trending toward a mid-March trade this offseason. Our look at 10 notable names who might be moved in the coming weeks.
Michael Ginnitti | February 18
Michael Jordan's Career Contracts
As the arguable GOAT turns 60, our dive into the 5 NBA contracts Michael Jordan signed amidst 3 retirements, two unbelievable salaries, and a front-office gig.
Michael Ginnitti | February 17
Derek Carr's Next Contract
Derek Carr is highly likely to be released in the coming hours, making him a street free agent - available to sign elsewhere immediately. Our dive into what his next contract may look like.
Michael Ginnitti | February 13
WHAT'S NEXT: Kansas City Chiefs
The Super Bowl champs hit the offseason with a few weapons to replace, notable offensive line contracts to address, & major defensive players to decide on. Our deep dive into the Chiefs' 2023 offseason.
Michael Ginnitti | February 12
WHAT'S NEXT: Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles' offseason won't be boring. Our position by position look at notable free agents, potential restructures, bubble players, extension candidates & plenty more.
Michael Ginnitti | February 12
2023 Hall of Fame Class Financials
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 2023 class this week, including 5 players from the modern era. We'll detail their financial careers and rankings here.
Michael Ginnitti | February 10
Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns stole the spotlight early Thursday morning, acquiring All-NBA forward Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a 5 player, 5 pick trade.
Michael Ginnitti | February 09
Understanding NFL Dead Cap
One of the buzzier words in sports this time of year, and to many, one of the most confusing concepts to grasp as a football fan. Our dive into the ins and outs of Dead Cap.
Michael Ginnitti | February 08
10 MLB Contract Extension Candidates
Our latest dive into a few notable players who may be staring down major paydays in MLB, including projected outcomes and financials for each.
Michael Ginnitti | February 07
2023 NFL Roster Bubble Players
A positional look at players trending toward the roster bubble with their respective team for 2023, including the financial ramifications move on from in each instance.
Michael Ginnitti | February 07
Financial Losses for the Magic & Timberwolves
The NBA announced suspensions for 3 players stemming from the on-court altercations during Friday night’s Magic, Timberwolves game.
Michael Ginnitti | February 05
Tom Brady: A Financial Review & Exercise
Now that Tom Brady is set to officially (officially) retire from the NFL, we'll take a look back at the 12 contracts that were across his 23 seasons. Plus, how much potential cash did he actually leave on the table?
Michael Ginnitti | February 01