The Spotrac Podcast

Benjamin Solak, Senior NFL Draft Analyst from The Draft Network, joins the show to share his expertise on how things might shake out Thursday night, plus thoughts on Gronk's move to Tampa Bay, & his overall evaluation process. And, Scott Allen chimes in with Draft trends, numbers, & betting odds.

A deep dive into 30 years of #1 Overall NFL draft picks, from Jeff George to Kyler Murray, including financial figures, career lifespans, evolutions to the league, positional & college breakdowns, & plenty more .

Your NFL team may be thinking about drafting a QB this week, but are they QB ready? Plus, a financial look at Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen & the 90s Bulls. And, young stars are finding a new, profitable path to the NBA, while current players are facing paycuts & a looming salary cap drop.

"Get Up" producer Paul (Hembo) Hembekides discusses his path to ESPN, how creating content has become a challenge & plenty of data-driven thoughts surrounding MLB Payrolls, NFL Running Backs, & the upcoming draft. Plus, rapid fire trivia with Scott Allen.

The third edition of this series highlights an athlete who though is life was tragically cut short, played out long and illustrious career. We break down all the facts, figures, & finances surrounding Kobe Bryant's 20-year run with the Lakers.

An assessment of all 32 active #NFL GMs, & how they're trending as we approach the 2020 draft, including pick data, offseason moves, & team needs.

The Rams & Texans made another splash this offseason when LA shipped an expensive Brandin Cooks contract to Houston, who continue to keep the sports world filled with content in these tough times. We break down all the numbers associated to this move, Todd Gurley's release, Jared Goff's contract, & other notable trades this offseason.

Joe Marino, the Senior NFL Draft Analyst from The Draft Network joins the show to break down a few facts, figures, and forecasts for the upcoming NFL Draft, including how social distancing has affected the evaluation process, which teams may be on the move, & a few positional assessments.

The second edition of our Careers Earned series highlights the financial resume of future HOF QB Peyton Manning, who's legacy lives on off the field. How were his contracts structured? Where do his earnings rank? And of course, what's the next big move?

Ranking the best & worst active contracts across the four major American sports based on their length, starting with 1 year contracts, all the way to a 14 year deal! Plus, the Basketball Hall of Fame class is full of champions - & a ton of money.