STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football

STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football

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STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football episodes

  • How Did This Year's "Miracle Recoveries" Happen? (Episode 99)

    An achilles tear used to be a career-ending injury. This year, it wasn't even season-ending for one player. Why not? Dr. Bjorn Westgard joins Sean and Tim to examine some "miracle recoveries" during the 2021 season. 

    • How much of Joe Burrow's comeback had to do with his personal resilience? (4:39) 
    • Dr. Westgard explains the revolutionary treatment Cam Akers received for his torn achilles tendon, and what it might mean for James Robinson and others in the future. (16:28)
    • Derrick Henry reminds us once again that, like players, not all injuries are created equal. (33:01)
    • A closer look at the NFL's most serious COVID comeback in 2021. (37:27) 

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      45 min
    • 2021 Rookie Redo (Episode 98)

      They say hindsight is 20/20, but in this case it's 2021! (Sorry about that one.) In this episode of STEAL, Justin joins Sean and Tim for a look back at, and a two-round redraft of, the 2021 rookie class. How high did Elijah Mitchell and Pat Freiermuth rise? How far did Trey Sermon and Terrace Marshall Jr. fall? Spoiler alert: Chris Evans and Nico Collins were drafted - listen to find out when. The guys also share their sneaky risers from the 2021 class when looking forward to next year.  

      1 hr 1 min
    • Late Season Bloomers - Buy or Sell? (Episode 97)

      There's always a handful of players that start putting up their best numbers late in the season, after some Franchise managers have stopped paying attention. But not you! Join Sean and Tim as they examine a list of seven guys that really showed up over the last third of the 2021 season. Will their production continue in 2022? Listen in and see if you agree with the guys' takes on:

      • Rashaad Penny (5:33)
      • D’Onta Foreman (13:42)
      • Russell Gage (17:43)
      • Amon-Ra St. Brown (20:45)
      • Gabriel Davis (29:42)
      • Dallas Goedert (33:46)
      • Davis Mills (38:24)

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        44 min
      • Salary Cap Resolutions for 2022 (Episode 95)

        Sean and Tim spend a little time catching up on holiday events and the fantasy playoffs before sharing their salary cap resolutions for 2022. Their resolutions reveal approaches for maximizing the value of:

        • rookie picks (9:57)
        • planning in the offseason (14:31)
        • rookie evaluations (17:55)
        • trading (22:00)
        • free-agent auction prep (27:14)
        • relationships with league mates (30:52)

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          36 min
        • Holiday Gift Players (Episode 94)

          Justin joins Sean and Tim to create a wish list of players they'd like delivered to their franchises this holiday season. Sure, some of them top the fantasy points chart, but other times the reasons run deeper. Sometimes it's about the rookie pick they regret, the free agent that got away, or maybe it has nothing to do with football at all. The conversation veers off course a few times - enjoy the ride!

          • Patrick Mahomes (3:02)
          • Justin Herbert (7:20)
          • Trey Lance (10:41) 
          • Javonte Williams (13:49)
          • Leonard Fournette (15:45)
          • Jonathan Taylor (17:19)
          • D'Andre Swift (19:48)
          • Jaylen Waddle (22:21)
          • Justin Jefferson (23:46)
          • Cooper Kupp (27:43)
          • Rob Gronkowski (29:18)
          • Kyle Pitts (34:22)
          • Dawson Knox (37:25)

            • And, in true STEAL fashion, the guys even discuss kickers! (41:43)

            Look for the next episode of STEAL in two weeks. Happy holidays!!

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            44 min
          • Which 2021 Surprises Will Continue Next Year? (Episode 93)

            Sean and Tim review how their own salary cap teams finished the regular season before breaking down the numbers of eight surprises in 2021. Which ones do you think will continue in 2022?

            • Tom Brady (5:46)
            • Jalen Hurts (10:16)
            • Saquon Barkley (13:47)
            • Miles Sanders (23:02)
            • DeAndre Hopkins (28:53)
            • Diontae Johnson (34:53)
            • Cole Kmet (42:57)
            • Dawson Knox (46:16)

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              55 min
            • How To Handle Tanking + Handcuffs Down The Homestretch (Episode 92)

              Sean and Tim present a brief philosophy on playoff handcuffs, and offer up seven potential candidates for backing up your studs (5:34). Then it's on to a discussion about tanking (16:25). Is tanking ever OK? Should you have rules against it? How do you incent managers who are out of the playoffs to start their best lineups? The guys weigh the merits of lineup rules (19:55), penalties (21:32), and ways to determine the rookie draft order that might help prevent tanking in the first place, such as:

              • Using the consolation bracket (26:36)
              • Using potential or optimal points (30:24)
              • Using a lottery (36:18) and
              • Using manager efficiency (39:00).

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                44 min
              • Cheap End-of-Season Stashes + Wilderness Survival Tips! (Episode 91)

                Sean and Tim dig deep to find 10 players still available in most leagues that have upside in 2022. Listen in as they make their cases for:

                • Ced Wilson (4:27)
                • Josh Gordon (9:06)
                • DeeJay Dallas (14:05)
                • Marlon Mack/D’Onta Foreman (19:09)
                • Taylor Heinicke (26:27)
                • Marcus Mariota/Mitch Trubisky (29:01)
                • Tyler Conklin (32:14) and
                • Brevin Jordan (36:20).

                  • Plus, check out bonus content in which Tim reveals the secret to surviving in the Arctic wilderness! (24:25)

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                  43 min
                • Nine Torpedo Players That Threaten To Sink Your Champion-ship (Episode 90)

                  Sean and Tim turn on the sonar to detect nine "torpedo players" that threaten to leave a hole in your lineup during the playoffs. These guys face the toughest matchups in those critical games:

                  • Leonard Fournette (3:48)
                  • Josh Jacobs (5:38)
                  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire (7:27)
                  • Carson Wentz (11:07)
                  • Josh Allen (12:20)
                  • Mo Alie-Cox/Jack Doyle (16:14)
                  • Terry McLaurin (18:00)
                  • Panthers DST (20:42) and
                  • Justin Tucker (22:56).

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                    28 min

                  About STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football

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                  Tim Kennedy and Sean McGuire provide analysis, advice, and entertainment for Salary Cap Fantasy Football players. STEAL considers topics unique to this format including league setup, tips for managing contracts and the cap, approaches to roster construction, and player evaluation ranging from rookies to prospective Hall of Famers. All this to elevate your experience while playing the best fantasy game on the planet.