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Christian Novarro

Oct 316 min read

How Much Money Will Sam Darnold Make in 2025? An Analysis of the Quarterback Market and Darnold’s Projected Contract

When Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, the expectation was that he would start until the team’s 2024 first...

Christian Novarro

Mar 59 min read

2024 Offseason Outlook: Do the NY Jets Have the Salary Cap Space to Compete?

The 2023 National Football League (“NFL”) season did not go as planned for the New York Jets. The Jets had high expectations for 2023...

Christian Novarro

Mar 16 min read

2024 NFL Free Agency: Projecting Deals for this Year’s Top Wide Receivers

After the Kansas City Chiefs victory at Super Bowl LVIII, the 2024 NFL offseason is officially underway. While the Chiefs will spend...

Christian Novarro

Sep 22, 20235 min read

The Cleveland Browns Method: How the Browns Lead the NFL in Cap Space and Cash Spent

As in most professional sports, the National Football League (“NFL”) restricts the amount of money its teams can give to their players....

Christian Novarro

Apr 19, 20236 min read

Death of the Running Back Market: Potential Impact on Saquon Barkley & Josh Jacobs' Future Contracts

In 2020, star running back Christian McCaffrey signed a record-breaking contract with the Carolina Panthers which included $38 million...

Christian Novarro

Feb 22, 20234 min read

New Broncos Owners Make a Statement with Huge Investment in Coach Sean Payton

In June 2022, a group led by Rob Walton and Greg Penner spent a record $4.65 billion of their Walmart fortune to purchase the National...

Christian Novarro

Jan 12, 20234 min read

Contractual Injury Clauses Impacting the NFL this Season and Beyond

The Indianapolis Colts had a 3-3-1 record (three wins, three losses, and one tie) when the team made the odd announcement that...

Christian Novarro

Oct 28, 20224 min read

MLB Winter Meetings: What Will the Angels Do With Frustrated Star Shohei Ohtani

Following the conclusion of each World Series, Major League Baseball (“MLB”) hosts an annual end-of-season conference in December called...

Christian Novarro

Oct 16, 20223 min read

Thanks to a Vesting Option, the Mets Will Have to Wait Another Year to Land Executive David Stearns

For the last two Major League Baseball (“MLB”) off-seasons, David Stearns , the current President of Baseball Operations for the...