The Hog Sty

The NFL gets ready for free agency. Washington has a lot of cap space, but will they spend it?

Alex Smith is gone. Rumors about Dan Snyder. We look at rookie tight ends and free-agent running backs.

In our 101st episode we talk about Bruce Allen’s phone call log and it’s implications on the ongoing squabbles between WFT’s owners. Who the heck was Bruce talking to so much? Next up we return to our favorite topic, NFL TV contracts and the changing media landscapes. Disney breaks the bank to keep MNF and add ABC to the Super Bowl rotation

Alex Smith said some things in an interview that upset fans. Dan Snyder found a snitch, and it’s someone we never would have guessed but is totally not shocking. We talk offensive tackle.

Who are some free agents Washington should look at in the secondary? Are there any chances they draft another defensive end? We give our thoughts on Jay Gruden's recent media tour.

Washington settles a lawsuit filed by the cheerleaders, one of the major catalysts behind all the major changes they have made in the last year. The NFL's Superbowl ratings were way down this year just as the league is about to re-negotiate their major TV deals. A minor league football start-up that even Alex cannot support. Speaking of minor leagues what's going on with MiLB?

Washington resigns Heinicke. The team's moving forward on its identity change, but some things should never change.

Today's show we have our special guest Julie Donaldson, the Senior Vice President of Media & Content for Washington's football team. After that, we talk Martin and Marty, the Superbowl, free agents. Jam-packed episode.

It's Super Bowl week so we start off with a story about how brands like Budweiser, Coke and Pepsi are taking a year off buying ads during the big game and instead donating funds to COVID research or other social causes. Cynical publicity ploy? Smart planning? Either way get ready to know what Fiver is. After that we look at the announced partnership between the WFT and Fan Duel and the implications of legal gambling this close to a professional sports team. Finally we update a story about the NBA allowing private equity firms to have stakes in franchise ownership. Could you now add the Golden State Warriors to your 401k (Narrator: No you can not)

Alex Smith was named comeback player of the year. The team promotes coach King. We discuss free-agent options at the defensive end position.