Guys Who Think They Know Ball

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball

An NFL podcast by two guys who THINK they know ball. Available on all platforms.

  1. NFL Salary Cap Insights In 2026

    Feb 27

    NFL Salary Cap Insights In 2026

    NFL teams officially know their financial reality for the upcoming season. The league announced today that the salary cap will rise to $301.2 million per team, and that number is already reshaping free agency, contract extensions, and roster decisions across the NFL. In this episode, we break down what the NFL salary cap actually is (in simple terms), how it has exploded over the last 30 years, and why that growth has created a massive divide across the league. Some teams are positioned extremely well heading into free agency, while others are in serious cap trouble and facing difficult decisions. We dive into: • How the salary cap grew from $34M in 1994 to $301M today • Which teams are in the worst cap situations • Which teams have the most cap flexibility entering free agency • How teams like the Cowboys, Vikings, and Saints can realistically get compliant • Why restructures, extensions, and cuts are about to dominate the offseason This episode explains why NFL moves happen, not just what happens. Hashtags #nfl #nflnews #nflfreeagency #salarycap #nflsalarycap #capspace #freeagency #offseason #nflcontracts #nflbusiness #ArizonaCardinals #AtlantaFalcons #BaltimoreRavens #BuffaloBills #CarolinaPanthers #ChicagoBears #CincinnatiBengals #ClevelandBrowns #DallasCowboys #DenverBroncos #DetroitLions #GreenBayPackers #HoustonTexans #IndianapolisColts #JacksonvilleJaguars #KansasCityChiefs #LasVegasRaiders #LosAngelesChargers #LosAngelesRams #MiamiDolphins #MinnesotaVikings #NewEnglandPatriots #NewOrleansSaints #NewYorkGiants #NewYorkJets #PhiladelphiaEagles #PittsburghSteelers #SanFrancisco49ers #SeattleSeahawks #TampaBayBuccaneers #TennesseeTitans #WashingtonCommanders

    15 min
  2. Jets & Titans TRADE! (David Bailey & Rueben Bain Jr 2nd overall odds SKYROCKET + Anthony Richardson seeking trade from the Colts

    Feb 26

    Jets & Titans TRADE! (David Bailey & Rueben Bain Jr 2nd overall odds SKYROCKET + Anthony Richardson seeking trade from the Colts

    🚨 NFL OFFSEASON CHAOS IS HERE 🚨 The NFL offseason officially kicks off with the first trade on the board, and it’s one that tells us far more than it looks on the surface. We start with the Jets–Titans trade, breaking down why New York moved on from a starting edge rusher, what Tennessee is signaling up front, and how this deal gives us a real glimpse into where the NFL Draft is headed. From roster construction to cap planning, this move reshapes how the Jets should be thinking about the top of the board — and which defensive prospects actually make sense. From there, we dive deep into the EDGE discussion, including Rueben Bain Jr., David Bailey, and Akheem Mesidor — and why some popular mock draft names don’t align with basic roster logic. We also break down major betting market movement, showing how draft odds shifted immediately after the trade and why the market is reacting to team needs, not highlights. Then, we pivot to one of the most fascinating storylines of the offseason: The Colts granting Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. We go through Richardson’s full profile — career production, rushing upside, injuries, contract situation, and what it means that he’s entering the final year of his rookie deal. From there, we discuss the potential landing spots that actually make sense, what teams would be betting on, and whether the league still views him as a franchise swing or a reclamation project. This episode is all about roster math, draft logic, and reality — not narratives. #nfldraft #nflcombine #nfltrade #Jets #Titans #Patriots #Bills #Dolphins #Ravens #Bengals #Steelers #Browns #Texans #Colts #Jaguars #Titans #Chiefs #Chargers #Raiders #Broncos #Cowboys #Eagles #Giants #Commanders #Packers #Vikings #Bears #Lions #49ers #Seahawks #Rams #Cardinals #Buccaneers #Saints #Falcons #Panthers

    16 min

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An NFL podcast by two guys who THINK they know ball. Available on all platforms.