Ep.096 | Pro League SPENDING Culture: Absurd OR Genius?

FOOTBALL IS NEARLY HERE! The Steelers are shaking up the NFL with a rare player-for-player trade: Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey. Are these two past their prime—or are the Steelers playing chess while others play checkers? We break down the numbers, the fit, and the fact that Pittsburgh is once again spending the most on defense… while another team is spending the least 👀
Also… why is no one talking about the breakdown in TJ Watt negotiations?

Plus: Darren Waller UN-retires to join the Dolphins. Why are tight ends always the ones flip-flopping on retirement?

In the NBA: Are the Lakers standing still while LeBron's clock ticks? 
Damian Lillard cut by the Bucks after a blood clot comeback — fair move or heartless?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now earning $71 million a year. Is he or ANYONE worth it??

Other Hot Topics:

The Pac-12 is BACK. Better than the Mountain West?

Plus the WNBA is expanding to Detroit and Cleveland, but Sophie Cunningham has some thoughts on that move... 

All that and more in today’s episode—don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly sports takes with no fluff.

0:00 - Steelers Moves, SGA Gets a BAG, Damian Lillard Waived?!
1:18 - NFL Is NEARLY Here: Quarterback Series
2:45 - Pittsburgh Steelers' NEW Strategy: Spend MONEY on Big Names
5:20 - What's Up With the Miami Dolphins?
6:35 - NFL Roster: Are OLD Athletes Worth The Investment?
10:00 - Team Spending Strategy: Offense or Defense Is Best?
12:35 - TE Darren Waller Un-Retires: Is He Committed?
16:20 - Evolution of LA Lakers and LeBron Drama
19:30 - When Is It Right To Move On From A Beloved Athlete?
23:00 - SGA Tops The List Of HIGHEST PAID American League Athletes
26:20 - Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham's Disrespectful Take on WNBA Expansion
31:05 - PAC-12 is BACK?!

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