Podcasts about salary caps

Everything you need to understand about baseball's looming labor war, all in one conversation. The Athletic's Evan Drellich joins to break down the stunning fallout from Tony Clark's exit, the federal investigation cloud hanging over the union, and why installing Bruce Meyer just months before bargaining begins is far from ideal. We dig into the biggest question facing the sport: is a salary cap showdown inevitable? Hear why owners are expected to push hard for one, why players have fought it for decades, and how internal ownership politics could decide everything before negotiations with players even begin. The discussion also explores franchise values, skyrocketing player salaries, shrinking local TV money, and why even big-market teams might secretly benefit from a cap. Plus: could games actually be lost, or will too much money on the line force a deal? Would replacement players ever be considered in today's union landscape? How deferred mega-contracts like the Dodgers' are fueling owner vs. owner tension. And why revenue sharing, not a cap, might be the real battleground. Finally, the hosts react to Chris Bassett's comments on parity, debate whether MLB's system already produces competitive balance, and land on the fan's biggest frustration: without financial transparency from ownership, how can anyone trust the argument for a salary cap at all? A comprehensive, no-nonsense breakdown of the power struggle that could reshape baseball's future.

It starts with a deep dive into baseball's labor storm, but this segment goes everywhere. The Athletic's Evan Drellich joins to unpack the fallout from Tony Clark's exit, Bruce Meyer taking charge, looming CBA negotiations, salary cap battles, revenue sharing fights, deferred contracts, and whether missing games or even replacement players could become reality. From there, the conversation turns into a full-blown fan perspective on money in sports, why nobody trusts ownership finances, whether teams like the Dodgers are actually doing anything wrong by spending, and how big-market clubs, small-market teams, and franchise values all collide behind the scenes. And because no show stays serious for long, the hour also veers into classic midday chaos: debates about who really makes money in baseball, YES Network rabbit holes, Cinco-style rankings of the WORST months of the year (sparked by a brutal winter), callers chiming in with hot takes, Olympic vs. WBC fandom arguments, Tom Brady hypotheticals, food polls, and pure radio nonsense. Smart analysis, fan frustration, unexpected comedy, and total lack of control, all in one segment.

A salary cap is not the answer. Bob has another idea.

Does Major League Baseball Need a Salary Cap to Stay Competitive?

Does Major League Baseball Need a Salary Cap to Stay Competitive?

Tony Clark's resignation went from “boring labor story” to absolute baseball soap opera when an internal MLBPA investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. That sparks a hilarious, surprisingly intense debate over which version is worse, then the conversation flips fast to the real baseball fear: did this just put a work stoppage on the fast track? Hour 1 breaks down why owners may smell leverage, why the interim MLBPA decision (including the Bruce Meyer factor) matters, and how a salary cap fight could turn into a long, ugly standoff. Plus calls on floors vs harsher luxury tax penalties, keeping homegrown stars, and the lingering paranoia from 1994: miss games… and still change nothing.

A stunning off-field scandal rocks baseball as MLBPA chief Tony Clark resigns amid revelations of an inappropriate relationship, sending shockwaves through the sport at the worst possible time. What does this mean for the balance of power between players and owners? Could this leadership vacuum hand Rob Manfred and the owners the leverage they've been waiting for? The discussion dives into the looming labor battle, the growing push for a salary cap, and why the appointment of a hardline interim leader could push both sides toward a damaging showdown. Would either side actually sacrifice games to win the war? And after the lessons of past strikes, is baseball heading toward another lost season with nothing to show for it? Plus, the guys debate competitive balance, small-market frustrations, deferred mega-contracts, and the uncomfortable question every fan must answer: Would you give up a season to “fix” the sport? If you care about the future of baseball, this is a conversation you can't ignore. ⚾

(00:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray start hour No. 2 by reacting to Tony Clark's fallout with the MLBPA. (6:45) We discuss whether MLB needs a salary cap.(16:46) We take your lovely phone calls about everything we've talked about so far. (23:55) We play an audio recording of what it's like to negotiate with the Red Sox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brewers Spring Training coverage made free by Qualis Roofing and Silverback Construction!We're so baseball from Spring Training. Tony Clark steps down from the players' union over an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, which begs the question, brother's wife or wife's sister? The rich get richer after the Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker making fans want a salary cap. And more travel stories from The Dumb Zone on the road from Brewers Spring Training (00:00) - Open: Live from Brewers Spring Training (17:11) - Sports: Which sister-in-law was it? (30:50) - Kyle Tucker's contract's impact on baseball (58:20) - Big (Wednesday) Viewer Mail Bag (01:32:29) - News: Everything is pedophilia now (01:56:37) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2:55: NFL Salary Cap: Real and Imagined — just look at the Patrick Mahomes' restructuring10:55: The 49ers will be playing not just 1, but 2 international games20:24: The Seattle Seahawks are officially going to be put up for sale26:54: Sac State just made the worst deal in sports:40:29: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tony Clark Is Weird Mick Cronin Is A Jerk Salary Caps are Fake

Recorded: February 9th 2026 | On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan kick things off talking about the vacation's they are currently on. Will is soaking up the sun in Hawaii while Taylor is up in Canada. The boys dive into into debates about the worst TV endings of all time like The Sopranos and Game Of Thrones. Then Bryce Harper joins the boys on the bus before heads to Florida for the start of MLB Spring Training. The boys immediately dive into Nashville food scene and Bryce is on the side of Taylor, it could be improved. Bryce then gets into what it was like growing up being coined as “The Chosen One.” He gets into his journey in high school and how he decided to leave high school early to enroll in college so that he could be drafted earlier, which is a wild story. The guys get into some of the unwritten rules about baseball and how Bryce ended up fighting a pitcher which is a hilarious story. Bryce talks about what all went into him leaving the Washington Nationals and what lead him to eventually signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. Bryce then brings up how the President of Baseball Operations called him "no longer and eliter player". He gets into how he felt about those comments and how that isn't something that really motivates him. He has also been very vocal as to why baseball should not have a salary cap and he dives into why he feels that way. The boys also ask Bryce how much longer he wants/plans to continue play and the answer may surprise you. If you’re into MLB interviews, Bryce Harper highlights, locker room stories, free agency drama, and unfiltered athlete conversations, you will love this episode. As always, bug hugs and tiny kisses. TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:46 The Boys Are On Vacation16:45 Hating The Endings Of Shows34:08 Christian McCaffrey Chasing The Edges38:28 The Shop Has Mice43:26 Bryce Harper Preview47:43 BRYCE HARPER INTERVIEW STARTS49:23 Will and Bryce Used To Run Washington51:38 Philadelphia's Wild Fan Base54:02 Getting Hit By A Baseball vs Football56:43 Nashville Food Scene Is Eh1:10:26 Being “The Chosen One”1:20:47 He Wanted To Be A Two Way Player In College1:27:21 Unwritten Rules Of Baseball 1:37:21 Leaving Washington & Free Agency In Baseball1:48:02 Changing Positions & Tommy John Surgery2:01:47 Peptides Should Be Legalized2:12:31 Being A Dad While Playing 162 Games2:18:56 He Doesn’t Necessarily Want His Kids Playing Baseball2:28:49 “Bryce Is No Longer An Elite Player”2:32:42 Getting Out Of A Funk In Baseball2:44:14 World Baseball Classic 2:50:54 What Sport Has The Best Athletes?3:01:59 Bud Light Question3:03:12 Salary Cap In Baseball?3:07:17 How Long Does He Want To Play?3:12:26 Has Bryce Contributed To NIL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Monday's Football at Four on 973 ESPN South Jersey, Inside the Birds' Geoff Mosher discussed the impact of the rise of the NFL salary cap and the Eagles plans going forward with it.► Subscribe to our Patreon Channel for exclusive information not seen or heard anywhere else and become among smartest Birds fans out there (just ask our members!!) + get all of our shows commercial free and a lot more!!:https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds►Support our sponsors!!► Simpli Safe Home Alert System: https://simplisafe.com/BIRDS for 60% OFF!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/► Soul Out of Office Gummies: https://getsoul.com. Use Promo Code: BIRDS for 30% off► Sky Motor Cars: https://www.skymotorcars.com/Follow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannflNFL insider veterans take an in-depth look that no other show can offer! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, rumors, and discussions.► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_n.For more, be sure to check out our official website: https://www.insidethebirds.com.

Evan and Tiki dig into the archives to fact-check Steve Cohen: Has the Mets owner always been against naming a team captain, or did the locker room issues force his hand? The guys debate the "bastardization" of the captaincy in MLB, leading to a heated argument about John Franco's tenure wearing the "C." Later, they decode Cohen's "good boy" comments regarding a potential MLB salary cap and why Evan is convinced the owner is just playing nice with the league. Plus, a look at the available free-agent quarterbacks for the Jets—is Derek Carr the stabilizer they need?—and Evan prepares to pressure Carlos Mendoza on batting Juan Soto leadoff.

The guys debate about what the real issue is. Is it the biggest teams spending too much, or the smallest teams spending nowhere near enough? Evan and Tiki dig into the payroll gap, why owners complain about exploding salaries, and why fans never see the actual books when teams claim they are losing money. Then the conversation swings to the Yankees and a classic February question: if the rotation ever got fully healthy, who actually gets bumped? Evan explains why the question is flawed (because pitchers never stay healthy), how “follow the money” really works, and why options and roster flexibility will decide more than hot takes. Finally, a caller pitches a twist on the World Baseball Classic: move the biggest games to All-Star week. The guys break down why it sounds awesome, why pitchers make it complicated, and what a real compromise could look like.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss which Bears could be salary cap casualties and to preview NFL free agency.

Eliot Shorr-Parks joins the 94 WIP Morning Show. He thinks what Dave Dombrowski said about Bryce Harper not being elite was one of the dumbest things a GM has ever said. He also gives more insight into the Eagles' coaching hires.

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses his latest mock draft, prospect fits at the top, why cornerback is being mocked most likely, Kyler Murray's contract situation and how that affects the Vikings, other QB considerations, salary cap conversation and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

The Salary Cap system may not be the answer that the MLB is looking for in regards to a revenue solution. What may be beneficial for one team could be damaging to another. Can there be solutions to make it more of a fair playing ground? Should the MLB still look toward setting up a salary cap or should there be another solution? Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the possibility of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds being let go to free up more salary cap space; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to explain why he expects the Bears to have a rather quiet offseason compared to recent years; and Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs outlined the details of quarterback Caleb Williams being eligible for a contract extension after the 2026 season.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the possibility of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds being let go to free up more salary cap space; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to explain why he expects the Bears to have a rather quiet offseason compared to recent years; and Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs outlined the details of quarterback Caleb Williams being eligible for a contract extension after the 2026 season.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the possibility of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds being let go to free up more salary cap space; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to explain why he expects the Bears to have a rather quiet offseason compared to recent years; and Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs outlined the details of quarterback Caleb Williams being eligible for a contract extension after the 2026 season.

The guys dove into The Athletic article discussing how a salary cap can work, how it would look, and whether or not it will happen. Plus a fun interaction between Bronny and the media.

Good morning! Start your day with Go Birds! Daily, a daily Eagles podcast giving you everything you need to know for February 13th. In today's episode Eliot Shorr-Parks dives into the latest news surrounding the Eagles, including another report that NFL executives expect AJ Brown to be available via trade this offseason. Then, an initial look at the Eagles 2026 salary cap picture and how much flexibility they have. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 13, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 93 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers announcing their full coaching staff for the 2026 season on Thursday. We go over the few new names that are included in that list of staff members, and we also have conversations on the overall size of the staff and much more related to that Thursday announcement by the team. Several current and former Steelers have now chimed in on the comments made by Joey Porter Sr. about Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger during his recent interview on the Cameron Heyward podcast, so we go over the latest related to that topic. Former NFL QB Derek Carr has made it known that he is open to a comeback in 2026 should the right opportunity present itself so Alex and I address what all he had to say recently and whether the quarterback could be a plausible and possible fit with the Steelers. The NFL has reportedly now informed all 32 teams in a memo that it prevailed in its grievance vs. the NFLPA and its “team report cards" after an arbitrator determined that the NFLPA's conduct violated the CBA and ordered it to stop making public any future report cards. Alex and I both have opinions and reactions to that Friday breaking news. A judge ruled on Thursday in favor of Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss still having a year of college eligibility remaining due to a medical hardship a few years ago, so Alex and I react to that news during this show. On the heels of my first 2026 salary cap update for the Steelers being posted on Thursday, Alex and I discuss everything related to that topic. We also discuss potential March salary cap casualties related to the Steelers in addition to other ways the team might decide to create additional space should they deem that necessary during the offseason. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss the probability and plausibility related to offseason contract extensions being signed by CB Joey Porter Jr., K Chris Boswell, OLB Nick Herbig, DT Keeanu Benton, and TE Darnell Washington. We go over a few perceived market values for several of those players. This 129-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ITB analytics expert Sam Finkel joins ITB host Geoff Mosher to look at the change in the NFL's salary cap in 2026 and how it'll impact the Eagles, including their situation with A.J. Brown.► Subscribe to our Patreon Channel for exclusive information not seen or heard anywhere else and become among smartest Birds fans out there (just ask our members!!) + get all of our shows commercial free!!https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_n.►Support our sponsors!!► Simpli Safe Home Alert System: https://simplisafe.com/BIRDS for 60% OFF!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/► Soul Out of Office Gummies: https://getsoul.com. Use Promo Code: BIRDS for 30% off► Sky Motor Cars: https://www.skymotorcars.com/Follow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannfl► Follow Sam Finkel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_finkelNFL insider veterans take an in-depth look that no other show can offer! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, rumors, and discussions.For more, be sure to check out our official website: https://www.insidethebirds.com.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and were joined by Herb Howard of the Bigs Media to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including whether linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will be a salary cap casualty this offseason.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how MLB owners are seemingly willing to sacrifice the 2027 season to get a salary cap implemented.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing the looming MLB lockout after the 2026 season. It seems like MLB owners are willing to sacrifice the 2027 season to get a salary cap implemented. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed the NBA issuing fines to the Jazz and Pacers for their recent roster management that led to losses.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): Eliot Shorr-Parks dives into the latest news surrounding the Eagles, including another report that NFL executives expect AJ Brown to be available via trade this offseason. Then, an initial look at the Eagles 2026 salary cap picture and how much flexibility they have. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(SHOW OPEN): Get ready for a salary cap in baseball (and Friday the 13th).

Michael Ginnitti from SpoTrac joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Sam Darnold’s contract situation after winning the Super Bowl, potential ideal deals for JSN, Witherspoon, Woolen, Kupp, Walker, Williams, and Seattle’s cap space for 2026 ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Daryl are joined by Lance Reisland of Cleveland.com. Then, they talk about Steven Kwan's future and how a salary cap in baseball would impact the Guardians.

In hour number of two of New Day Steven is joined by Mike DeCourcey of the Sporting News to talk College Basketball, SSJ and Mike talk about Mizzou’s big win on the road, K State being blown out at home, and Kansas’ 2win over Arizona on Monday. Next New Day is joined by weekly guest NFL insider Adam Caplan to talk a bit about the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl. SSJ and Adam also get into the Chiefs Draft and their Salary Cap situation, and how it affects Free Agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Matt and Sal have an in-depth discussion on all things salary cap for the Buffalo Bills, including the financial situations of Josh Allen, Dawson Knox, Taron Johnson, Matt Milano and more. Plus, is it worth exploring trade options for Keon Coleman or is he a part of this team's future? We answer some of your questions to close things out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Matt and Sal have an in-depth discussion on all things salary cap for the Buffalo Bills, including the financial situations of Josh Allen, Dawson Knox, Taron Johnson, Matt Milano and more. Plus, is it worth exploring trade options for Keon Coleman or is he a part of this team's future? We answer some of your questions to close things out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11am - Sal Capaccio and Matt Bove break down the Bills salary cap and potential cap cuts for the Bills

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Matt and Sal have an in-depth discussion on all things salary cap for the Buffalo Bills, including the financial situations of Josh Allen, Dawson Knox, Taron Johnson, Matt Milano and more. Plus, is it worth exploring trade options for Keon Coleman or is he a part of this team's future? We answer some of your questions to close things out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Sal have an in-depth discussion on all things salary cap for the Buffalo Bills, including the financial situations of Josh Allen, Dawson Knox, Taron Johnson, Matt Milano and more. Plus, is it worth exploring trade options for Keon Coleman or is he a part of this team's future? We answer some of your questions to close things out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Felger, Big Jim Murray and Jake Seymour start the Off Air Show with a passionate debate about the Celtics getting underneath the salary cap before recapping their trip to San Francisco for Super Bowl 60.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss what lies ahead for the Bears this offseason.

The Lakers lost to OKC who were without SGA (Luka was out too). We explain why a salary cap isnt the answer if you have poor management. Sam Darnold actually lost money by winning the Superbowl?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the ultimate Bills salary cap deep-dive on the Cover 1 Buffalo Podcast, hosted by Greg Tompsett! In this special Salary Cap Extravaganza episode, Greg is joined by Colin Richey (Cover 1 Buffalo, Turf to Tape), Chris Trapasso, and David Tilton (The Air Raid Hour) for a comprehensive analysis of Buffalo's options entering the 2026 offseason.

Welcome to the ultimate Bills salary cap deep-dive on the Cover 1 Buffalo Podcast, hosted by Greg Tompsett! In this special Salary Cap Extravaganza episode, Greg is joined by Colin Richey (Cover 1 Buffalo, Turf to Tape), Chris Trapasso, and David Tilton (The Air Raid Hour) for a comprehensive analysis of Buffalo's options entering the 2026 offseason.

Join NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden as they react to reports that the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their new head coach after Super Bowl LX, the new NFL Salary Cap projections, Justin Jefferson voicing his frustrations about the Minnesota Vikings QB situation, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro07:00 - Raiders to hire Klint Kubiak33:43 - Zero Black NFL Head Coaches Hired43:50 - Justin Jefferson on Sam Darnold54:30 - Jarrell Miller gets hairpiece knocked off (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL salary cap is set to clear $301 million. That surge changes the Detroit Lions math. Default figures still place the Lions a few million over, as with the rest of the NFC North, but routine moves and rollover can flip the ledger fast. The Detroit Lions Podcast drills into who and what unlocks space, and how it shapes spring decisions. Cap Surge Reshapes Detroit's Options League guidance pegs the 2026 cap north of $301 million, with projections ranging from about $301.2 million to $305.7 million. Five seasons ago it sat near $208 million. Revenue is up. So are choices. On default calculations, the Lions sit roughly $7.65 million over. There is a straightforward release or restructure lever at guard. Moving on from Graham Glasgow would free about $5.56 million. If he returns, it should be in a supporting role, not at a starter's rate. Restructure pathways also exist, including converting portions of Jared Goff's money into guarantees to smooth the hit. The menu is familiar. The new cap ceiling makes each option more palatable. David Montgomery remains a core piece. The expectation here is that he stays. The bigger picture is flexibility. Detroit can clear room without gutting its identity. Roster Decisions: Glasgow, Anzalone, Raymond The higher cap improves odds for continuity on defense. Bringing back linebacker Alex Anzalone is more feasible now. He handled the defensive calls, played well last season, and stayed on the field. Keeping the ringleader in the middle adds stability as the Lions push for more in the NFL postseason. Kalif Raymond is a pending free agent. He has been the No. 4 wide receiver and a trusted returner. Detroit drafted Dominic Lovett as a projected successor, but Lovett did not see the field on offense. If Raymond is open to returning as a primary return specialist, that path aligns with an offense that leans into two wide receivers and two tight ends. Glasgow remains the cleanest cap lever. If not released, a pay cut or restructure fits. Either way, the cap jump gives Detroit Lions decision-makers a buffer to keep preferred pieces together. QB2 and Coaching Notes The cap rise also eases a practical question at quarterback. Retaining Kyle Allen as the backup in the $3 million range makes sense. He was solid last summer and looked better than his prior tape suggested. Coaching movement around the NFL has settled at the top, but Detroit still needs a tight ends coach. Dan Skipper is a sensible in-house option. He logged more than 400 snaps as an extra offensive lineman in heavy packages and knows the operation. He could also slot as an offensive assistant if that's the better fit. There is talk out of Chicago that JT Barrett could become offensive coordinator under Ben Johnson. Chicago moved on from its OC and is surveying options. For the Lions, the immediate task is simple. Leverage the cap windfall, lock in key voices, and keep the program's rhythm intact. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #detroitlionssalarycap #nflcap301million #grahamglasgowsalary #zionyoung #danskipper #jtbarrett #tannerengstrand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to the NFL is planning to have a major salary cap increase, Justin Jefferson wonders what would of happened if the Minnesota Vikings kept Sam Darnold, and Paul George is suspended 25 games for violating the NBA anti drug policy and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - NFL informs clubs of projected salary cap18:51 - Justin Jefferson wonders what wouldve happened if thy kept Sam Darnold26:04 - 2026 Senior Bowl exposes Diego Pavia as a Short King29:35 - Paul George violated NBA anti-drug policy37:01 - Jason Kidd on Cooper Flagg criticism42:26 - Demond Wilson aka Lamont Sanford passes away47:01 - Q & Aaayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ThoughtCrime crew dives into the most important topics of the moment, including: -Are DINK's and HENRY's destroying society? -Is Greenland’s land sale like Monopoly and are house rules ruining the game? -Should there be a salary cap in professional sports? Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.