STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football

STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football

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STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football episodes

  • 2021 NFL Storylines and Predictions (Episode 79)

    Sean and Tim discuss some big roster news (5:36) and ten storylines they'll be paying attention to in Week 1 and beyond (13:10) before jumping into their predictions for the #1 player, rookie, and breakout candidate at each fantasy position (31:15). Then it's on to their best guest for end-of-season NFL awards (51:44) and the highly coveted STEAL awards, culminating with the prestigious Devante Parker Award (56:24)!

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    1 hr 10 min
  • Minimum Salary Targets (Episode 78)

    Sean and Tim dig deep to mine the mother lode of low-salary steals in 2021. Some players are potential league winners this year, while others might need to spend a year or two at the end of your bench before exploding onto the salary cap scene. The guys break down:

    • Tony Jones Jr. (4:57)
    • Donovan Peoples-Jones (8:03)
    • Hayden Hurst (11:50)
    • Darrynton Evans (15:31)
    • Tyrell Williams (18:29)
    • Anthony Firkser (22:17)
    • Zach Ertz (24:38) and
    • Kenny Yeboah (26:11).

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      31 min
    • Free Agent Auction Tactics (Episode 77)

      "Jonny from Detroit" joins Sean and Tim to riff on tactics to use before, during, and after offseason free agent auctions in established salary cap leagues. Topics include:

      • Preparing for the auction (4:02)
      • Ways to mitigate dead cap penalties (6:10)
      • "Scouting" the free agent market and your league mates (14:26)
      • Player evaluations (19:05)
      • When it's OK to overspend (20:35) and
      • Tips for during the auction (24:31).

        • The guys wrap up with strategies to use given various states of a franchise:

        • Rebuilding (32:00)
        • One player short (38:22)
        • Need multiple players, but short on cap space (42:06)
        • Solid starting lineup, but need depth (46:56) and
        • On top of the world (48:49).

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          53 min
        • Secrets of Championship Caliber Contract Decisions (Episode 76)

          The rosters of championship teams boast plenty of superstars, but they also carry depth. Sean and Tim uncover some secrets for making contract decisions that allow for depth, and maximize salary-cap flexibility. They start by identifying the best predictors of success for those young, inexpensive wide receivers (3:02), running backs (6:07), and quarterbacks (10:47) on your roster. 

          Then it's on to four considerations when determining the length of contracts:

          • Follow the Money (12:37)
          • Watch Your Back(s) (17:26)
          • Don't Be a Lemming (23:22) and
          • Know What Time It Is (35:56).

            • The guys finish up with some thoughts on: 

            • Factoring in chronic health issues (38:36)
            • Managing dead money and cap penalties (44:24) and
            • "Restructuring" contracts (51:17).

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              55 min
            • Stash, Trash, or Cash? Contract Decisions on Fourth-Year Players (Episode 75)

              Shazam! NFL players are back on football fields! Sean and Tim cover a bit of training camp news (3:27) before divining the future of controversial fourth-year players including:

              • DJ Chark (12:19)
              • Ronald Jones (18:44)
              • Chase Edmonds (24:34)
              • Dallas Goedert (34:26)
              • Michael Gallup (41:50)
              • Nyheim Hines (47:02)
              • Christian Kirk (51:29) and
              • Tre’Quan Smith (55:47).

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                1 hr 6 min
              • Date, Dump, or Swap? Contract Advice for Third-Year Players (Episode 74)

                Looking for relationship advice? Wondering if you should take the plunge on a long-term commitment with that 3rd-year player on your taxi squad? Maybe it's time to dump them and explore new possibilities, or it might be exciting to swap? After discussing the meaning of Cam Akers' injury (1:51), Sean and Tim navigate the deep, dark forest with some of these players including:

                • Darrell Henderson (8:33)
                • Myles Gaskin (13:53)
                • Alexander Mattison/Tony Pollard (20:56)
                • Deebo Samuel (25:02)
                • Devin Singletary (29:16)
                • Mecole Hardman (34:26)
                • Jakobi Meyers (39:29)
                • Parris Campbell (44:13)
                • Marquise "Hollywood" Brown (53:12) and
                • Darius Slayton (57:42).

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                  1 hr 2 min
                • SophoMORE! MORE! MORE! - 11 Buys and Sells for 2nd Year Players (Episode 73)

                  Sean and Tim dive deep into second-year players to discover the most profitable players to make moves on including:

                  • Cam Akers (3:53)
                  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire (11:15)
                  • Chase Claypool (16:00)
                  • Ke’Shawn Vaughn (24:08)
                  • Zack Moss (28:06)
                  • Tua Tagovailoa (33:28)
                  • AJ Dillon (41:38)
                  • Jerry Jeudy (46:58) and (59:55),
                  • Henry Ruggs III (53:35)
                  • Bryan Edwards (1:00:46) and
                  • Darnell Mooney (1:03:19).

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                    1 hr 10 min
                  • 2021 Injury Prognoses with Dr. Westgard (Episode 72)

                    Dr. Bjorn Westgard joins Sean and Tim on the shores of Burntside Lake (about 20 miles from the Canadian border) to discuss the prognoses for players that suffered serious injuries in 2020. The guys examine ACL injuries to: 

                    • Saquon Barkley (2:19)
                    • Joe Burrow (5:43)
                    • Odell Beckham, Jr. (10:35)
                    • Courtland Sutton (14:53) and
                    • Tarik Cohen (17:10).

                      • Then it's on to serious injuries to:

                      • Joe Mixon (21:37)
                      • Dak Prescott (25:06)
                      • OJ Howard (29:18)
                      • Marlon Mack (32:50)
                      • Tyrell Williams (36:53)
                      • George Kittle (40:54) and
                      • Christian McCaffrey (46:08).

                        • The episode wraps up with a discussion of lingering COVID considerations for:

                        • Cam Newton (46:26)
                        • Ezekiel Elliot (48:35)
                        • Brandon Aiyuk and Jace Sternberger (50:33).

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                          56 min
                        • Start-Up Auction Strategies for Salary Cap Leagues (Episode 71)

                          After a brief discussion of UFOs, Sean and Tim present some tried and true strategies to employ during your salary cap start-up auction. They highlight preparation strategies for various 

                          • scoring formats (6:16)
                          • lineup options (7:22)
                          • roster sizes (9:21)
                          • auction procedures (10:17) and
                          • manager personalities (23:31). 

                            • They share their experiences with 

                            • how market value is set (16:49)
                            • how much to pay for superstars (20:49) and
                            • how to get the best values (24:43).

                              • Then it's on to a comparison of possible approaches to the auction:

                              • Tier Based (26:04)
                              • All In (30:22)
                              • Build Slow (34:17) and
                              • Stock Market (35:52).

                                • The guys finish with some tactics to employ at the start-up including

                                • pushing the envelope (38:21)
                                • "counting beans" (41:18)
                                • reading the room (45:08) and
                                • how to use training camp battles to your advantage (46:10).

                                  • They even discuss some ethical issues when it comes to salary cap auctions (42:00).

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                                  53 min
                                • I'm Too Sexy For My Rank (Episode 70)

                                  After contemplating the pant status of various cartoon animals, Sean and Tim present their cases as to why these 11 players are way too sexy for their current rank in the salary cap universe:

                                  • Ryan Tannehill (5:05)
                                  • Robert Woods (11:46)
                                  • Joe Mixon (15:41)
                                  • Adam Thielen (27:52)
                                  • Saquon Barkley (34:20)
                                  • Ezekiel Elliot (38:52)
                                  • Courtland Sutton (39:25)
                                  • Zach Ertz (44:05)
                                  • Gus Edwards (53:18)
                                  • Brandin Cooks (56:30) and
                                  • Mike Evans (1:02:09).

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                                    1 hr 6 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.