Sports Cannonball

Sports talk coming at you like a cannonball at an old fat guy, join the entire crew as we have 2 big meaty segments of baseball, run down all the latest in the NBA and NHL playoffs, have a drink at The Mick's Pub and sprinkle in some laughs too. Wednesday 8PM CDT

http://thesportsnarrative.podbean.com/mf/web/6g5ebh/52213.mp3

Nowitzki Salary Cut Pledge Alters Chandler Logic

By Dustin Copening of www.DFWFanConnection.com

 

2011-12 Salary:

• Chandler signed for $13.1.
• Haywood amnesty would clear up $7.6 (amnestied in 2012 offseason).
• Lamar Odom hit cap for $8.9.
• Leaves $3.9 remaining w/ Chandler still on team between Haywood and Odom, considering they still sign West.

2012-13 Salary:

• Chandler signed for $13.6.
• Jason Terry ($11.2), Jason Kidd ($10.1), and Brian Cardinal ($1.4) off the books create $22.7 in space.
• Would have left $51 in cap hit on books.
• Deron Williams signed for $17.2 hit in 2012-13.
• Would put Mavs at $68.2, near luxury tax threshold of $70.
• Would have been roster of Dirk, Chandler, Williams, Marion, Carter, Roddy B, DoJo, West (if not released).
• That’s 7 players on roster and not a lot of cap space, but there are other ways to make it work. Must believe Mavs would have filled out roster with exceptions available to them, but would have been over the cap & nearing repeater danger zone.
• If Williams doesn’t sign then cap issues not a concern.

2013-14 Salary:

• W/ Williams Mavs have $58.5 in salary between Dirk, Williams, Chandler, & Carter.
• W/o Williams they would likely be chasing after CP3 w/ $40 in salary.
• Marion has an early termination option on the $9.3 due to him.
• Undeniably over the cap for third straight year, which means they would have to get under in 2014 to avoid repeater.
• Enter Dirk salary cut. No doubt he would be offering the same with or without Williams/CP3 on board.

2014-15 Salary:

• Luxury Tax threshold is predicted to be around $75.
• If Dirk drops to around $10, then $24.6 tied up between Dirk and Chandler.
• W/ Williams or CP3 the total hit would be roughly $44-45. Leaving $30 to work with to fill out remaining roster.

Tyson Chandler and Dirk Nowitzki have at least one thing in common as the NBA Conference Finals get underway this week. For the second consecutive year since their unlikely run to the 2010-11 title as Mavericks, they will be sitting at home.
 

We Can Be Heroes

Join the crew for what will be the best 2 hours of your week! The triumphant return of The Narrative, NPR sports debate on the role of athletes as role models, talk of Tiger and the golf, NBA and NHL playoffs, MLB and even stopping in for a pint at Mick's Pub! Wed May 15th from 8-10 PM CST

http://thesportsnarrative.podbean.com/mf/web/assq36/51513.mp3

Jones Doing Romo No Favors

By Dustin Copening of www.DFWFanConnection.com

The title of this post may seem odd considering that Jerry Jones just gifted his franchise quarterback with a contract extension worth $40 million guaranteed and just shy of $120 million in total. Some view that as a massive favor given to Tony Romo considering (insert however you want to point out that Romo has yet to win a title here).

Yet while this massive deal has been kind to the Romo Family Trust, the backlash from the national and local media has added to the self inflicted lumps Romo has taken for his many failures when the most eyes have been tuned in to see if he can “win the big game”. The new deal could in fact be looked at as the start of several announcements/comments from Valley Ranch that have increased the amount of anti-Romo chatter.

Mike Freeman from CBSSports.com placed Romo 2nd (with Jay Cutler ranked 4th) on his list of most overrated players in the NFL on Tuesday. It’s a list that reigning Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco would probably have found himself on had the Denver Broncos not forgotten how to play defense in the closing seconds of the two teams divisional playoff matchup. Heck, Gregg Rosenthal had Mike Vick ahead of Flacco in his QB rankings in February of 2011. By the way, Mike Vick is only the 7th most overrated player in the league according to Freeman. Just mark it down as one more list where Romo is at or near the top as most disliked, overpaid, overhyped, or however else you wish to say he’s the most fortunate guy ever to throw a football in the NFL.

In The Groove w/ SNP

Join the crew for a jam packed show including discussions on the truth behind sports legends, NBA and NHL playoffs, major league baseball, a journey into Mick's Pub and even a gameshow! You just can't wait to be listening 8-10PM CDT Wed Night

http://thesportsnarrative.podbean.com/mf/web/r9staj/5813.mp3

The Sports Narrative Goes Hollywood

Join the crew as they reunite for a jam packed show. Here's what you can expect from 8-10PM CDT Wed night! 1. Opening
2. Putting the Draft to Bed
3. Jason Collins - the positives and negatives
4. NBA Playoffs
5. Mick's Pub - Stories from NY and movie stars
6. Getting caught up with the MLB
7. Hockey playoffs beginning and Stars talk
8. Outro

http://thesportsnarrative.podbean.com/mf/web/tjkc54/5113.mp3

Post Draft Grades

Join Jeff and Darren as they put a bow on the NFL Draft with detailed analysis of every team from the first pick to the last. No one can give you this kind of coverage from inside of Radio City like this team, so give it a listen. Tuesday @ 1PM CDT

http://thesportsnarrative.podbean.com/mf/web/37zx6p/PostDraftGrades.mp3