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  • What Will the 49ers do with Brandon Aiyuk?

    What Will the 49ers do with Brandon Aiyuk?
    Nov 26 2025
    Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers were happily going along until a massive contract dispute, an injury, and a series of bizarre behavioral events completely took them off course. Now, the team has voided future guarantees for Aiyuk and it leaves them in a stalemate moving forward. Will the team trade him, cut him, or try to mend the relationship?

    We break down what the 49ers can do with his contract, what he is still owed (and what he isn't), and if this makes Brandon Aiyuk a little more tradeable for other teams come this offseason. Will a WR-needy team take a risk with his recovery or will the 49ers be forced to just cut him?

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    14 m
  • The NFL's Billion-Dollar Data Race

    The NFL's Billion-Dollar Data Race
    Nov 19 2025
    The NFL isn’t just winning on the field — it’s winning in the cloud. Today’s episode dives into how the league captures every inch, angle, and acceleration using sensors, RFID chips, and AI-powered models. We’ll break down the tech behind Next Gen Stats, the origins of the Digital Athlete project, and how player movement has become one of the most valuable raw materials in all of professional sports.

    Then we’ll follow the money. From Amazon to Genius Sports to the teams themselves, we’ll look at who buys NFL data, why it’s worth hundreds of millions, and how real-time analytics reshape everything from broadcast graphics to betting lines to injury prevention. This is the story of an arms race unfolding in real time — where milliseconds turn into margins, margins turn into wins, and wins turn into revenue.

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    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    12 m
  • Which NFL Positions Pay the Most?

    Which NFL Positions Pay the Most?
    Nov 11 2025
    In today’s NFL, the salary cap isn’t just a number — it’s a mirror reflecting what teams value most. Quarterbacks dominate the financial landscape, with record-breaking contracts that regularly reset the market. But just behind them, another position has surged into elite territory: edge rushers. In this episode, we break down why these defensive stars are now the second-highest-paid players in football, how pass-rush disruption has become as valuable as passing efficiency, and what that means for roster construction across the league.

    We’ll look at the top five highest-paid position groups in the NFL, the market ranges that separate elite players from the next tier down, and the economics behind why certain roles — like left tackles and wide receivers — are climbing fast, while others, like running backs, are falling behind. Using real salary data and recent deals, we’ll show how positional pay trends reflect the game’s tactical evolution — from air raids to pressure packages.

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    10 m
  • Money RUNS the NFL Trade Deadline

    Money RUNS the NFL Trade Deadline
    Nov 6 2025
    This week on Moneyballers, we break down the biggest trades from the 2025 NFL trade deadline — not by hype, but by financial impact. From the Jets’ franchise-shaking double move that sent Sauce Gardner to the Colts and Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, to contender upgrades like Jaelan Phillips landing in Philly and Dre’Mont Jones joining the Ravens, we follow the money behind every deal.

    You’ll hear how expansion-level contract commitments, cap gymnastics, and future draft picks quietly reshaped the league’s balance sheet. Who bought now, who cashed out for later, and what these trades reveal about each team’s long-term financial playbook — it’s all inside this deadline debrief. 🎧

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    10 m
  • Firing a Coach is EXPENSIVE

    Firing a Coach is EXPENSIVE
    Nov 4 2025
    When an NFL team fires its coach, fans see drama — owners see a bill. Behind every midseason pink slip is a complex web of guarantees, offset clauses, and payouts that can stretch into the tens of millions. In this episode, Zach Quinn breaks down how NFL coaching contracts really work — from guaranteed salaries and “duty-to-mitigate” clauses to the ripple effects on staff, sponsors, and team finances. Using the Tennessee Titans’ recent firing of Brian Callahan as a case study, we unpack the economics of firing a coach before his contract ends, how teams try to limit losses through offsets, and why these buyouts are often quietly negotiated behind closed doors.

    It’s a rare look into the business mechanics that shape the sideline carousel every season. If you like this kind of deep dive into how the NFL really operates, come find us on X, TikTok, and Instagram — all the links are in our bio. Ratings and reviews help more fans discover Moneyballers, a Life in the Stands production. We appreciate all the support!
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    11 m
  • The Dynasty Dividend in the NFL: How Winning Impacts Franchise Value

    The Dynasty Dividend in the NFL: How Winning Impacts Franchise Value
    Oct 30 2025
    Every Super Bowl win feels like the peak — but for owners and front offices, it’s really the launchpad. Winning multiplies everything: ticket prices, merchandise sales, sponsorship deals, even real estate value around the stadium. In this episode, Zach breaks down how dominance on the field becomes exponential growth off of it — and why dynasties like the Cowboys, Patriots, Steelers, and Chiefs are not just football success stories, but billion-dollar business models.

    You’ll hear how each championship boosts a team’s valuation, how “halo effects” like jersey sales and sponsorship renewals ripple through balance sheets, and why front offices use their championship windows to invest in tech, fan experience, and infrastructure. It’s a full breakdown of the compounding effect of winning — how momentum turns into margin. Because in the NFL, every victory echoes in dollars.

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    7 m
  • NFL International is Here to Stay

    NFL International is Here to Stay
    Oct 28 2025
    The NFL isn’t just America’s game anymore — it’s becoming the world’s. From Munich to São Paulo to Madrid, the league’s global push is generating hundreds of millions in revenue, reshaping how football operates, and redefining what “home field” even means. In this episode of Moneyballers, we break down the NFL’s overseas expansion — why it’s happening, how much it costs, and which countries are emerging as the league’s next big frontiers.

    We’ll dig into the Global Markets Program, which gives teams exclusive marketing rights in international territories, explore the staggering logistics behind staging games across continents, and examine the numbers that prove these aren’t just publicity stunts — they’re billion-dollar business moves. From Germany’s sold-out stadiums to Brazil’s record-breaking debut, the NFL’s global blueprint is already paying off — and could pave the way for the first-ever franchise outside the U.S. within the next decade.

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    9 m
  • The NFL and It's Marketing Machine (And how the Dallas Cowboys Set the Pace)

    The NFL and It's Marketing Machine (And how the Dallas Cowboys Set the Pace)
    Oct 23 2025
    We have a very special guest on the show today - Kyle Shurtz of Avalaunch Media! Kyle takes on the NFL money machine from a marketing perspective and has tons of interesting tidbits to share.

    Kyle and Zach talk about the Dallas Cowboys and how Jerry Jones continues to win without the team needing to win themselves, how he would turn other franchises into media empires, and if Roger Goodell could apply the same strategy to the league as a whole.

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    Check out Kyle's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-shurtz-wild-bet-king/

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    23 m