Guys Who Think They Know Ball

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 offseasonThis 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

🚨 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

The NFL offseason is already INSANE.Lamar Jackson has just 16 days to reach a contract extension with the Ravens before a massive restructure becomes inevitable. Is Baltimore about to reset the QB market again?We break down why the Tush Push is NOT getting banned, why usage is up across the league, and whether the outrage makes any sense.Plus — major trade rumors around Denzel Ward and AJ Brown, Daniel Jones projected to land a 3-year, $135M deal, and Malik Willis’ market exploding toward $30–35M per year.We also dive into:Kyle Pitts getting franchise tagged by AtlantaQuay Walker hitting free agencyBrandon Aubrey’s tender situation in DallasZach Ertz returning from injuryTrade calls for Tyler BagentAnd whether CJ Stroud trade talk is completely ridiculousFree agency is about to flip the league upside down.

Top NFL Stars are on the move this offseaons. We discuss Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, Bradley Chubb, Joey Bosa, Kenneth Walker, an update on Bucky Irving, Breece Hall, Rico Dowdle, Isaiah Likely, David Njoku, and Dallas Goedert.

Discussing George Pickens future with Cowboys, 5 options for the Steelers next Qb in 2026, and potential landing spots for Breece Hall

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball make their highly anticipated return to hand out superlatives to some of the best (and worst) performers and transactions of the 2025 NFL Season.

Leland Harrelson and Davis Troutman preview the biggest matchups in Week 16: Packers-Bears, Bucs-Panthers, Chargers-Cowboys, Jags-Broncos, Steelers-Lions, Pats-Ravens, and Niners-Colts.

Leland Harrelson and special gues Barry Smith break down Week 15 of the NFL

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball preview the Week 14 matchups with the biggest playoff implications.

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball preview the last 5 weeks of the AFC playoff race -- including some MASSIVE Week 14 conference matchups. Follow us on TikTok and X @GWTTKBpodcast and watch on YouTube at the Guys Who Think They Know Ball channel!

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball break down the NFC playoff picture after some BIG shakeups in Week 13.

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball make their Week 9 predictions.Follow us on X @GWTTKBPodcast | Like & subscribe to the Guys Who Think They Know Ball channel on YouTube | Follow us on TikTok for short episode clips and NFL highlights @GWTTKBPodcastPlease leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts if you are enjoying our content and share with friends!

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball make their Week 7 predictions.Follow us on X @GWTTKBPodcast | Like & subscribe to the Guys Who Think They Know Ball channel on YouTube | Follow us on TikTok for short episode clips and NFL highlights @GWTTKBPodcastPlease leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts if you are enjoying our content and share with friends!

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball make their Week 6 predictions.Follow us on X @GWTTKBPodcast | Like & subscribe to the Guys Who Think They Know Ball channel on YouTube | Follow us on TikTok for short episode clips and NFL highlights @GWTTKBPodcastPlease leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts if you are enjoying our content and share with friends!

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball are joined by a special guest Barry Smith to breakdown what happened across the NFL in Week 5.Follow us on X @GWTTKBPodcast | Like & subscribe to the Guys Who Think They Know Ball channel on YouTube | Follow us on TikTok for short episode clips and NFL highlights @GWTTKBPodcastPlease leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts if you are enjoying our content and share with friends!

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball preview the Week 4 matchups and make their predictions. Due to technical difficulties, the Bengals-Broncos preview was not able to be included in the episode - both Leland and Davis picked Denver to win that Monday night matchup.Follow us on X @GWTTKBPodcast | Like & subscribe to the Guys Who Think They Know Ball channel on YouTube | Follow us on TikTok for short episode clips and NFL highlights @GWTTKBPodcastPlease leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts if you are enjoying our content and share with friends!

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball make their predictions for each Week 3 NFL game and name a player from each game they expect to exceed expectations.

The Guys Who Know Ball recap the Week 2 action and give their main takeaways from each Thursday and Sunday game.

The Guys Who Think They Know Ball discuss their expectations for each NFL division, react to the top stories of the start of the season, and name players they were impressed by or disappointed in after Week 1.