STEAL. Salary Cap Fantasy Football

STEAL drops on Mondays during the offseason!  Justin Bode joins Sean and Tim this week for a three-round 2020 rookie redraft, following a brief discussion of QB trade rumors and possible landing spots... some of which came to pass in the time between recording and releasing the episode. Did the guys call the Stafford/Goff trade before it happened? Push play to find out!   Join the conver...

After a brief discussion about changes to the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine (1:26), Bjorn Westgard joins Sean and Tim to discuss how long-term injuries from 2020 could impact players in 2021. Players on Dr. Westgard's rounds this episode include: Patrick Mahomes (8:10) Jared Goff (16:26) Joe Burrow (21:11) Odell Beckham, Jr. (25:35) Saquon Barkley (29:34) Courtland Sutton (30:46) Christian McCaffr...

Sean and Tim chart the course for converting an existing dynasty league into a franchise league. They start with a discussion on why, or why not, to convert to the franchise format (5:25), critical rules to establish initially (10:09), and three phases during conversion (12:34). Then they present three approaches for making the switch: The Neutral Arbiter (13:34) The Blind Auction (19:50) and The...

Farhan joins Sean and Tim once again as the Franchise Physician, ready to help rehab teams that didn't place 1st in 2020. The guys start with a discussion on tanking - what it is, and whether it's worse to tank in fantasy football or the NFL (2:55). Then the doctor prescribes a strategy for four types of teams during this follow up visit: Lucky Pierre - A team stuck in the middle, drafting 5-8 in...

Sean and Tim put a wrap on 2020 by listening back and roasting each other for their worst fantasy takes this season. OK, there is some solid analysis too, but the clips of their epic fails are the stars here. Grab a bag of popcorn, sit back, and enjoy. Happy New Year!    

Farhan is back with Sean and Tim as the Franchise Physician, ready to help rehab your non-playoff team. The guys diagnose three types of teams: Pollyanna - A team with little bankable talent, but lots of prospects and/or rookie draft picks (4:41) Old Mother Hubbard - A team with little talent and bare cupboards when it comes to prospects and rookie draft picks (19:39) and The Spent Shot - A team w...

Justin joins Sean and Tim to discuss players that surprised in good and bad ways in 2020, and whether those trends will continue in 2021 and beyond. See if you agree with their takes on: Matt Ryan (3:16) Ryan Tannehill (6:34) Tyreek Hill (10:34) Myles Gaskin (13:32) Leonard Fournette (16:57) Kareem Hunt (19:40) AJ Green (22:46) Keenan Allen (24:32) Josh Allen (26:25) Logan Thomas (29:00) Zach Ertz...

Play along as Tim challenges Sean with the new trivia game called, "In An Order That Would Surprise You!" (3:44). Then the guys dive into potential cap casualties this offseason, and how that might effect the fantasy stock of: Jimmy Garoppolo (11:11) Derek Carr (15:26) Carson Wentz (19:13) Alex Smith (23:50) Ezekiel Elliot & Dak Prescott (25:36) Melvin Gordon (29:42) Brandin Cooks (30:38) Adam...

Sean and Tim discuss fallout from the Will Fuller suspension (4:19) before sorting a list of potential end-of-season pickups into the “Stash” or “Trash” category (7:36). See if you agree with the guys on: Sam Darnold (8:11) Marcus Mariota (10:45) Dwayne Haskins (14:02) Josh Reynolds (15:38) Andy Isabella (18:00) Quintez Cephus (20:56) Isaiah Coulter (22:53) Josh Gordon (25:42) D’Onta Foreman (26:1...

Sean and Tim tag buy-low and sell-high candidates from the impending 2021 free-agent pool.   Quarterbacks (8:07)   Dak Prescott (10:07) Cam Newton  (13:42) Jameis Winston (15:17) Wide Receivers (18:37) Allen Robinson (19:52) Juju Smith-Schuster (22:21) Chris Godwin (25:59) Will Fuller (30:40) Kenny Golladay (32:06) Tight Ends (33:05) Hunter Henry (35:15) Gerald Everett (40:00) Rober...

Sean and Tim compare their interest levels in the rookie wide receivers at this point in the season (3:59) before sounding the alarm on “torpedo players” facing playoff matchups that threaten to sink your championship (17:25) including: TIGHT ENDS (20:15) Darren Waller (20:53) Tyler Higbee/Gerald Everett (22:32) Mike Gesicki (24:59) TJ Hockenson/Jonnu Smith (25:34) RUNNING BACKS (26:34) Dalvin Coo...

Sean and Tim uncover 17 players that could pleasantly surprise during a playoff run (15:40) including:  Wide Receivers Travis Fulgham (17:37) Tyler Boyd (22:07) DJ Chark (25:57) Hollywood Brown (31:12) A Colts WR? (31:57)  Defenses Seahawks (33:10) Browns (38:09) 49ers (39:08) Rams (39:48) Running Backs Jamaal Williams (41:33) David Montgomery (44:07) Jordan Wilkins (46:58) Kickers Brand...

Sean offers automotive Fish or Cut Bait advice to Tim, followed by NFL trade news (5:09) and the impact of injuries to George Kittle (9:53) Calvin Ridley (10:44) Kenny Golladay (11:29)  Myles Gaskin (13:35) Jimmy Garoppolo (14:50) Julian Edelman (15:45) and Packers RBs (17:05). Then it's time for The Road Trip Challenge, where Tim tests Sean's mettle with some difficult situations involving L...

In this episode Sean and Tim (Farhan dropped in too!) speculate on trade candidates as we approach the NFL trade deadline. They start with some current storylines including the Falcons choking another game away (7:32), Antonio Brown signing in Tom-pa Bay (10:00), and the fastest plays in the NFL so far this season (18:09). In an Injury Roundup, the guys break down the impact of Lisfranc sprains fo...

Sean and Tim are joined by Dr. Bjorn Westgard to discuss Le’Veon Bell’s new home (4:55), Tua Tagovailoa’s new role (8:53), and why the Eagles are battling the injury bug this year (13:44). Then it’s time for “Believe It or Leave It?” where Sean and Tim debate if DeAndre Swift is ready to take over in Detroit (18:40), whether Antonio Brown is worth a pickup (20:28), and if Travis Fulgham is here to...

After news (3:17), Sean and Tim analyze a trade presented on The Steal Pod Facebook Community involving Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon, Julio Jones, and Terry McLaurin (10:42), and another deal proposing Kyler Murray as a replacement for Dak Prescott (16:22).  Then it's time to lay out the "5 W's" for Salary Cap managers considering a team fire sale:  Why to start the sale (19:57)  What...

Sean and Tim go head-to-head in the new quiz show, Tough Takes . Play along to see if you agree with their takes on: CeeDee Lamb vs. Justin Jefferson (15:06) Robby Anderson vs. D.J. Moore (18:04) Joe Burrow vs. Justin Herbert (18:58) Robert Tonyan vs. Dalton Schultz (22:09) Adrian Peterson vs. Frank Gore (24:59) Justin Jackson vs. Joshua Kelley (26:42) Damien Harris vs. Sony Michel (28:33) Then it...

Sean and Tim talk through free-agent bidding strategies in a salary cap league. How do you know whether or not your team is a contender? (11:51) What should you do if your team is building? (24:04) What if you're a contender? (27:27) How do you assess the short and long-term value of a player? (35:44) Plus the first-ever edition of Fish or Cut Bait, where the guys evaluate studs that are not livin...

Sean and Tim separate the trends and mirages emerging after two weeks of NFL action. Find out how these players shook out after the dust settled: Josh Allen (15:40)  Mike Gesicki (18:07) Cam Newton (20:42) T.Y. Hilton (25:06) Jonathan Taylor (27:33)  James Robinson (31:27) Justin Herbert (33:51)   Dionte Johnson (38:51) Dak Prescott (43:00) Leonard Fournette (45:14) CeeDee Lamb (49:...

Sean and Tim react to games from the NFL's Kickoff Weekend. They cover surprises from week one, whose stocks are rising and falling, which offseason questions have a clearer picture, and free agents you want to consider acquiring for your upcoming contests.

FOOTBALL IS BACK!! Sean and Tim get ready for kickoff by sharing 10 storylines they'll be following as the NFL gets underway (15:23), and predicting the top scorer, best rookie, and a breakout player at each position (30:26). Some of their answers may surprise you!  They also take their best guess at who will be honored as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, NFL Offensive Player of the Year...

Anybody can make a play for Michael Thomas, but finding the NEXT Michael Thomas for the minimum salary can give your team a leg up for years. Farhan and Tim dig through the rubble to find guys that have a shot at giving you bragging rights come December. Plus, the first ever edition of "Where's Sean?" Dan Arnold (10:19) OJ Howard (12:31) Kendrick Bourne (13:56) Steven Sims (16:15) Breshad Perriman...

Moments after their league's bona fide rookie draft, Sean and Tim sat down to record their immediate reactions and analysis for each pick. This weren't no mock draft tonight! The picks: Jonathan Taylor (The top-5 RBs discussed as a group starting at 5:59) Clyde Edwards-Helaire JK Dobbins D'Andre Swift  CeeDee Lamb (10:38) Cam Akers Jerry Jeudy (11:34) Bryan Edwards (12:02) Zack Moss (14:00) H...

Farhan, Sean, and Tim predict the outcome of training camp battles that will color this season's fantasy landscape. These include bouts at quarterback for the Chargers (6:07), Bears (9:06), Dolphins (15:02), and the Washington Football Team (15:58).  We also dig into running back battles for the Lions (19:27), Rams (22:15), Dolphins (27:00), Colts (30:32), Bills (36:18), Patriots (39:27), Pac...

Are you one player away from a championship? Sean and Tim consider a list of fading superstars available at discount prices that might help you win it all this year.  Players discussed include Tom Brady (18:31), Drew Brees (22:14), Philip Rivers (25:13),  Ben Roethlisberger (27:09), Adrian Peterson (31:55), LeSean McCoy (38:15), Mark Ingram (39:51), Devonta Freeman (46:30), Larry Fitzger...