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SumerSports aims to provide the best-in-class quantitative analysis aimed at creating precision in player acquisition and roster management in the NFL. Thomas Dimitroff, the CEO at Sumer, is a former NFL GM who has won NFL Executive of the Year twice. Eric Eager, the VP of R&D at Sumer, has been responsible for many of the great accomplishments in football analytics during his time at PFF. Thomas and Eric provide a never-before-heard combination of a general manager and data scientist as they navigate topics in the NFL, college football, business and more!
SumerSports Director of Football Operations, and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff and his co-host, Lindsay Rhodes, discuss the state of the Wide Receiver market and the signings that happened this summer.
It's a new era for the SumerSports Show! Lindsay Rhodes takes over for Eric Eager as the host with Thomas Dimitroff. Thomas and Lindsay discuss DeShaun Watson's contract restructure, the Patriots QB situation and the three rookie starting QBs.
SumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Chicago Bears General Manager, Phil Emery, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.
SumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders Defensive Coordinator, Chuck Bresnahan, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.
Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-quarterbacks-key-traits-and-challenges-in-developing-the-position/
SumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former New York Jets General Manager, John Idzik, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.
Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-quarterbacks-key-traits-and-challenges-in-developing-the-position/
SumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Chicago Bears Director of Player Personnel, Bobby DePaul for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.
Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-interior-defensive-linemen-key-traits-development-and-players-to-watch/
SumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Minnesota Vikings scout, Jeff Robinson, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.
Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-cornerbacks-key-traits-position-specifics-and-how-data-can-help/
Stats & Scheme now has its own podcast feed!
Stats & Scheme is a football podcast that combines a scheme and strategy perspective with an advanced analytics perspective. Shawn Syed and Tej Seth bring their unique insights into the NFL’s evolving strategies, play-calling, and advanced data every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Parker Fleming, Quinn MacLean, and Sam Bruchhaus guide you through who the most interesting schools are to play with in Dynasty Mode of the new College Football 25 video game.
Sam Bruchhaus, a Data Scientist at SumerSports, walks you through the key component's of WR Justin Jefferson's groundbreaking extension agreement with the Minnesota Vikings, then discusses its downstream effects on WR CeeDee Lamb's negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys and WR Ja'Marr Chase's negotiations with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Parker Fleming (@statsowar on Twitter / X) joins Sam Bruchhaus to answer some great questions from the college football message boards for the TCU Horned Frogs, Houston Cougars, Texas State Bobcats, and SMU Mustangs.
...as well as some brief college baseball world series predictions
Sam Bruchhaus is joined by Quinn MacLean to discuss how pass catchers project out from college to the pros.
plus a little oregon ducks talk....
Sam Bruchhaus and Ben Brown break down the most exciting matchups of the newly announced NFL season.
Sam Bruchhaus brings on Tej Seth to discuss how to grade a GM's process after the draft
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss their time in Detroit and some of their favorite fits from the draft:
0:17 - Review of Detroit
2:15 - Shawn's Favorite Fits
27:40 - Tej's Favorite Fits
50:19 - S&S Summer Plan
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #NFLDraft2024 as only they can.
1:42 The #Falcons select Michael Penix
20:50 The #Vikings trade up for J.J. McCarthy
28:30 The #Broncos take Bo Nix at 12
33:40 The #Patriots stay at 3 and take Drake Maye
43:50 No quarterbacks taken rounds 2-4
49:00 Favorite draft classes
Eric Eager brings on data scientists Sam Bruchhaus, Ben Brown and Tej Seth to go over some notable trades on Day 1, what the betting markets could tell us about day 2 and more.
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Sam Bruchhaus, Ben Brown and Tej Seth are live again from Detroit preview Day 2 of the NFL Draft talking about the top player remaining, how teams needs have changed and quarterbacks that might be taken the rest of the way.
Join SumerSports CEO and former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and SumerSports VP of Research and Development Eric Eager as they bring cutting-edge analysis and analytics to the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
The hosts are joined by SumerSports' Ben Brown, Sam Bruchhaus, Tej Seth, and Shawn Syed live from Detroit, along with other guests from the industry, including former players and agents. Whether we are your primary viewing experience, or your second screen, we at Sumer will offer a unique experience for fans, fantasy players, bettors, journalists, and other analysts.
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Sam Bruchhaus brings on Ben Brown, Tej Seth and special guest Arjun Menon to give their instant reactions to day 1 of the NFL draft. They talk about each quarterback's landing spot, the biggest surprises and possible fantasy implications.
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Sam Bruchhaus is joined by fellow data scientist Tej Seth as well as special guest Asa Arnold to discuss Asa's recent article on Michael Penix Jr.: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/the-tour-of-the-top-four-appendix-michael-penix-jr/
2:01 - One Word for Penix
4:51 - Penix's pros and cons
10:58 - Most Intriguing Game(s)
17:29 - Closest Comps for Penix
23:02 - Best Fits
40:44 - Best Single Game CFB Performances
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss the 11 biggest questions for Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft:
2:10 - Should the Patriots take a QB?
10:15 - What Position Should the Jets take?
13:10 - Should the Panthers Double Up at WR?
17:20 - Should the Seahawks go EDGE or DT?
24:00 - Should the Chargers go OT or WR?
30:13 - What Position Should the Eagles Target?
36:05 - Will Brandon Aiyuk or Tee Higgins Be Traded?
41:03 - Should the Rams go Offense or Defense?
46:16 - Over/Under 4.5 QB's in the 1st?
52:01 - Should the Bills or Chiefs Take Xavier Worthy?
56:02 - Should the Bears Trade Up or Trade Down?
Eric Eager and Ben Brown provide updates on the #NFLDraft2024 markets, follow along with the Memphis/St. Louis #UFL game, and preview the remaining games in the UFL week 4 slate.
Sam Bruchhaus brings on data scientists Ben Brown and Tej Seth to expand on his article on Caleb Williams: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/the-tour-of-the-top-four-caleb-williams/
2:29 - One Word for Williams
6:08 - Williams' Pros and Cons
12:38 - Most Intriguing Game(s)
21:00 - Closest Comps for Williams
26:55 - Best Fits
38:00 - Favorite QB Prospects All Time
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss Tej's article on GM trends and what they could mean for this year's draft: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/what-general-manager-trends-might-tell-us-about-the-2024-nfl-draft/
1:10 - Intro to GM Trends
7:00 - Top 10 Picks
13:22 - Past the Top 10
40:50 - Statschis?
Eric Eager and Ben Brown discuss the markets ahead of the #NFLDraft2024. They then transition to discussing week 3 of the #UFL.
2:55 #NFLDraft2024 number 2 pick market
15:55 #NFLDraft2024 number 3 pick market
20:00 #NFLDraft2024 number 4 pick market
22:15 #NFLDraft2024 number 5 pick market
26:00 #NFLDraft2024 top 5 pick market
31:44 #NFLDraft2024 top 10 pick market
36:20 #UFL week 3 preview
Sam Bruchhaus talks to fellow data scientists Ben Brown and Tej Seth about LSU's Jayden Daniels:
1:50 - One Word for Daniels
6:42 - Daniels' Pros and Cons
17:34 - Most Intriguing LSU Games
24:24 - Comps for Daniels
30:10 - Best Fits for Daniels
36:05 - Daniels 4 Years From Now
41:10 - Favorite LB Prospects
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss the importance of draft curves, the history behind them and what position specific draft curves tells us about tight ends taken in the 1st round:
1:06 - Importance of Draft Curves
7:09 - History of Draft Curves
14:02 - The Loser's Curse
28:30 - 1st Round Tight Ends
39:30 - Brock Bowers' Best Fits
Eric Eager and Ben Brown discuss Stefon Diggs, Derrick Brown, the UFL week 2, and the #NFLDraft2024 market.
3:30 Stefon Diggs traded from #Bills to #Texans
12:20 Derrick Brown signs extension with #Panthers
16:58 UFL week 2
28:30 #NFLDraft2024 market
Sam Bruchhaus is joined by fellow data scientists Ben Brown and Tej Seth to discuss Drake Maye's statistical profile and how he fits in to the quarterback class. Check out the SumerSports NFL Draft Rookie Guide here: https://sumersports.com/2024-nfl-rookie-guide/
2:38 - Ben's Underrated QB
4:37 - One Word to Describe Maye
8:20 - Maye's Pros and Cons
15:13 - UNC's Most Interesting Game
27:10 - Maye's Comps
32:55 - Best Fits for Maye
45:46 - Favorite Safety Prospects All Time
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss their top 10 takeaways from the upcoming SumerSports NFL Rookie Draft Guide. Visit Sumersports.com/subscribe to get your Rookie Draft Guide emailed to you!
0:10 - Draft Guide Preview
4:58 - Quarterback Takeaways
16:16 - Running Back Takeaways
20:06 - Wide Receiver Takeaways
32:37 - Tight End Takeaways
34:08 - Dynasty Discussion
Sam Bruchhaus is joined by Tej Seth to discuss Sam's article on J.J. McCarthy: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/the-tour-of-the-top-four-j-j-mccarthy/
1:18 - Underrated QBs in the draft
6:51 - McCarthy in one word
12:12 - McCarthy's pros and cons
18:20 - Michigan's most intriguing games
23:55 - McCarthy's comps
33:32 - McCarthy's best fits
41:47 - Favorite OL Prospect
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss 20 defensive players that have had a contract and/or team change and share one stat and one scheme point for each:
1:15 - Cornerback Discussion
7:40 - Cornerbacks
21:20 - Safeties
26:30 - Edge Rushers
36:29 - Defensive Tackles
45:40 - Linebackers
Eric Eager and Ben Brown discuss the #Chiefs trade of L'Jarius Sneed, the #Titans outlook, what the #Steelers will do at quarterback, the #Browns signing Jerry Jeudy, and the #NFLDraft2024 market.
0:35 March Madness talk
5:30 Justin Fields traded to #Steelers
6:12 L'Jaruis Sneed traded to #Titans
15:02 some bullish #Titans takes
17:40 #Steelers quarterback discussion
20:20 #Browns and Jerry Jeudy discussion
26:14 #NFLDraft2024 market discussion
Sam Bruchhaus is joined by Tej Seth to discuss a world where quarterbacks didn't exist and which players could be at the top of big boards if that was the case:
1:28 - Wide Receivers
9:23 - Cornerbacks
12:36 - Tight Ends
19:23 - Defensive Tackles
23:15 - Edge Rushers
29:55 - Favorite DB Prospects
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss 25 offensive players that have had a contract and/or team change and share one stat and one scheme point for each:
0:02:20 - Resigns & Tags
0:15:12 - Quarterbacks
0:28:30 - Wide Receivers
0:42:10 - Running Backs
0:59:56 - Offensive Line
Eric Eager and Tej Seth discuss positional value in free agency, Justin Fields, and sitting quarterbacks early in their career.
1:18 Free agency and positional value
11:14 Justin Fields traded from #Bears to #Steelers
27:50 Should teams sit young quarterbacks for a year?
Eric Eager and SumerSports Data Scientist Ben Brown discuss the #NFL week that was, before looking to the futures and draft markets for insights.
1:11 Ben and Eric talk about #NFL Free Agency
2:15 Were the #Vikings the most compelling team this week?
9:32 A Peter King story
11:50 #Patriots talk
15:05 #Commanders talk
16:30 A look at the #NFLDraft betting markets
23:52 Should the #NFL change their offseason schedule?
25:30 Some love for the Houston #Texans
29:35 the NFC championship market
37:45 the AFC championship market
Sam Bruchhaus brings on fellow data scientists Ben Brown and Tej Seth to look at what all 32 teams did in free agency and what that could tell us about the rest of their offseason.
1:35 NFC East
6:42 AFC East
12:37 NFC South
21:25 AFC South
27:42 NFC West
33:48 AFC West
43:58 NFC North
54:09 AFC North
1:04:25 Class Play Picks: WR
1:09:33 Could you beat a life-sized M&M in a fight?
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss what types of players reach free agency and react to some of the news from the legal tampering period:
1:40 - Free Agency Intro
4:05 - Interior Offensive Line
14:14 - Linebackers
20:11 - Possible Fits
33:00 - Running Backs
40:20 - Contract Value
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the news around the legal tampering period, which opened this afternoon. Where do the top players go? Will the Chiefs trade L'Jarius Sneed? Do the Vikings retain Kirk Cousins? All this and more.
0:36 Show intro
2:53 Chris Jones signed by #Chiefs
11:35 #Raiders sign Christian Wilkins
20:04 Kirk Cousins moves to Atlanta #Falcons
29:43 Saquon signs with the #Eagles
Eric Eager and SumerSports Data Scientist Ben Brown talk about tonight's debut on Sirius XM, various things Eric learned at the combine, what the two guys learned at Sloan, and what's happening in the markets as the draft approaches in a month and a half.
0:35 Programming announcements
1:40 Ben Brown joins the show
2:20 Eric recaps the last two weeks of NFL events for him
7:36 Eric is excited for some analytics staffers around the league
15:10 The 2024 #NFLDraft quarterback class
24:35 What do the #Vikings do?
29:22 What about Michael Penix and Bo Nix?
38:35 What do the markets say about the #NFLDraft?
48:40 Recommendations
Sam Bruchhaus is joined by fellow data scientists Benjamin Brown and Tej Seth to discuss which players saw their stocks rise after the NFL Combine.
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth look at how draft capital allocation has changed over time and what positions are being selected more than in the past:
1:28 - Draft Capital Spent Process
4:45 - Offense vs. Defense
14:55 - Cornerbacks
18:54 - Offensive Tackle
24:15 - Edge Rushers
28:05 - Wide Receivers
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the 2024 #NFLDraft wide receiver class, which had a great week at the combine.
1:19 #NFLCombine recap
3:10 Mike Evans re-signs with the #Buccaneers, the state of the FA WR class
10:19 Combine WR performances, starting with Xavier Worthy
23:37 Nabers and Harrison don't work out, but Odunze does and does well
35:22 Do we still need the combine?
Sam Bruchhaus is joined by fellow data scientists Benjamin Brown and Tej Seth to preview the 2024 NFL Combine.
0:02:40 - Brock Bowers Discussion
0:12:50 - Potential Combine Risers
0:20:55 - Interior DL Class
0:25:01 - Historical RB Prospects
In the first offseason episode of Stats & Scheme, Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at what combine events are predictive of production in the NFL and which combine events can influence draft position.
0:01:51 - Combine Overview + Tracking Data Usage
0:15:50 - Quarterback
0:27:05 - Running Back
0:31:01 - Wide Receiver
0:33:00 - Tight End
0:38:59 - Offensive Tackle
0:40:39 - Interior OL
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the upcoming NFL scouting combine, including why some teams and players are sitting it out. Thomas talks about what he looks for in players at the event, and why he doesn't think it can go away completely. Eric and Thomas finish the show with their favorite stories from the event over the years.
0:39 Sumer is heading to the combine
5:25 Some teams aren't going to the combine anymore
12:20 How important is watching players at the combine versus simply inspecting the data
17:00 Text analytics and how it can help extract value out of traditional football evaluations
23:04 Elite players are skipping out
32:20 Favorite combine story
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the 2024 #NFLDraft quarterback class ahead of the scouting combine.
2:15 Show changes
3:50 Eric and Thomas talk QBs
11:00 Jayden Daniels and sack avoidance
23:16 Caleb Williams and production versus traits
36:30 J.J. McCarthy and supporting casts
53:48 Kirk Cousins and free agency
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth break down the big game between the 49ers and Chiefs from a film & numbers perspective:
0:01:21 - 49ers Offense vs. Chiefs Defense
0:19:15 - Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense
0:32:30 - How Luck Played a Role
0:36:50 - Playoff Overtime Discussion
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Chiefs victory over the #49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. The guys talk about where the two teams go from here and discuss what's next for the podcast.
0:34 Recap of the #Chiefs #SBLVIII win
6:29 What's next for the #Chiefs?
15:55 What's next for the #49ers?
29:04 What's next for the SumerSports Show
Sam Bruchhaus, Ben Brown and Tej Seth break down 49ers-Chiefs from all angles, share some prop bets and reflect on the season:
0:02:44 - 49ers Offense vs. Chiefs Defense
0:17:43 - Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense
0:33:17 - Prop Bets
0:43:38 - Best and Worst Takes of the Season
DISCLAIMER: Nothing given out is gambling advice
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring their biggest questions for the upcoming 49ers-Chiefs game. Get your Big Game Breakdown here: https://sumersports.com/big-game-breakdown/
0:01:39 - 49ers Offense vs. Chiefs Defense
0:17:55 - Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense
0:26:27 - General Questions
Ben Brown, Sam Bruchhaus, and Tej Seth discuss how the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have built their rosters to return to the Super Bowl.
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth review NFL Conference Championship weekend from a film and numbers perspective:
01:11 - Ravens Offense vs. Chiefs Defense
10:42 - Chiefs Offense vs. Ravens Defense
20:55 - Lions Offense vs. 49ers Defense
38:17 - 49ers Offense vs. Lions Defense
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the week of head coach and GM hires, before opining on the future of former #Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The guys also discuss the upcoming #SBLVIII matchup between the #Chiefs and the #49ers.
0:50 #SBVLIII Preview
4:15 Overview of the #NFL week
7:40 Dan Quinn and Mike Vrabel with no placement? Bill Belichick too?
10:35 #Chargers hire Jim Harbaugh
21:12 #Titans hire Brian Callahan, give Carthan control
24:16 New structure in Carolina for #Panthers
27:59 #Falcons hire Raheem Morris
38:53 Bill Belichick will likely not be an #NFL head coach in 2024
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth use film & analytics to review the divisional round games and look ahead to Conference Championship Sunday:
0:01:12 - Texans vs. Ravens
0:15:34 - Packers vs. 49ers
0:25:45 - Buccaneers vs. Lions
0:40:22 - Bills vs. Chiefs
0:52:15 - Conference Championship Preview
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss what's next for the #Bills, who fail to advance to the Super Bowl for the fifth straight postseason and lose before the conference championship round for the third straight year. They talk about the remaining open positions around the league.
2:30 #Bills lose another heartbreaking playoff game
12:15 #Chiefs discussion
21:36 Overview of #NFL coach/GM openings
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Cowboys loss to the #Packers and what that means for Mike McCarthy, Dan Quinn and Bill Belichick. They then discuss the #Eagles falling to the #Buccaneers, and what that means for Nick Sirianni.
6:32 #Cowboys lose to #Packers, what's next?
26:05 #Eagles lose to #Buccaneers, is Sirianni safe?
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed review all of the Super Wild Card Weekend matchups from advanced data and film perspectives.
0:01:30 - Browns vs. Texans
0:19:49 - Dolphins vs. Chiefs
0:31:00 - Packers vs. Cowboys
0:42:00 - Rams vs. Lions
0:59:30 - Steelers vs. Bills
1:02:00 - Eagles vs. Buccaneers
1:12:00 - Divisional Round Preview
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Titans letting Mike Vrabel go, the #Seahawks parting ways with Pete Carroll, and the #Bears keeping Matt Eberflus.
2:41 Thoughts on the day's news
3:49 Underrepresented candidates in the current hiring cycle
7:58 Vrabel fired by the #Titans
19:02 Pete Carroll steps down from #Seahawks
33:24 #Bears keep Eberflus, fire offensive staff
Download the free SumerSports Playoff Preview here: NFL Playoff Preview | SumerSports
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look over the SumerSports Playoff Preview to talk about one topic for each team:
0:15 - Playoff Preview
2:11 - Saturday Games
9:26 - Sunday Games
24:10 - Monday Night Football
29:23 - Ravens & 49ers
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the moves made by the #Falcons, #Commanders, and #Panthers.
- 0:32 Black Monday in the #NFL
- 2:05 #Falcons fire Arthur Smith
- 10:22 #Panthers fire Scott Fitterer
- 23:35 #Commanders fire Ron Rivera
- 27:39 Front office structures
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss a number of topics, including possible #NFL black Monday movements, the Chicago #Bears, the NFC North, Michael Penix Jr., and how to communicate in interdisciplinary settings.
5:07 A sneak peak at our playoff preview
10:40 A discussion of the #Falcons
15:22 Black Monday discussion
27:30 #Bears discussion
33:50 Who saved their jobs this year?
40:20 Michael Penix Jr.
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed review some important Week 17 games from an advanced stats and film perspective:
0:59 - Lions vs. Cowboys
23:50 - Cardinals Offense vs. Eagles Defense
29:45 - Ravens vs. Dolphins
44:00 - Dolphins vs. Bills Preview
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss #Broncos, #Raiders, and the #NFL MVP markets.
0:40 #Broncos and Russell Wilson news
17:05 #Raiders beat the Chiefs, do they keep Pierce and Kelly?
28:18 #NFL MVP discussion
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced data and film perspective to the biggest games of Week 16:
2:06 - Lions Offense
11:30 - Cowboys vs. Dolphins
29:07 - Ravens vs. 49ers
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Chargers firing of Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco, before transitioning into a brief discussion of #NFL backup quarterbacks.
00:35 #Chargers discussion
27:04 #Backup quarterback discussion
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced stats and film perspective to an exciting Week 15
2:30 - Bengals Offense
12:40 - Bills Defense
20:25 - Bills Offense
29:09 - Buccaneers Offense
35:06 - Week 16 Preview
Eric Eager is joined by data scientists Ben Brown and Tej Seth to talk about #NFL's week 15 games, preview #MNF, and give hot takes for the rest of the season.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins situations. They move onto running back and quarterback metrics and how a general manager should use them.
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced data and film perspective to an exciting Week 14 before looking ahead to potential Wild Card scenarios
0:01:41 - Rams Offense
0:11:08 - Browns Offense
0:20:43 - Chiefs vs. Bills
0:33:15 - Wild Card Selections
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff are joined by former #Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock. The guys talk about #NFL week 14, team building, scouting versus analytics, quarterback play, and other topical things.
2:35 #TBvsATL review
9:09 with NFC South team has the best chance to land Bill Belichick
13:11 #BUFvsKC review
18:53 former #Raiders GM Mike Mayock joins the program
21:00 a discussion of SumerScout
34:10 a review of #PHIvsDAL
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the current #NFL week 14 news. They talk about the #Panthers, #Commanders, #Broncos, and #Bears.
0:48 #Panthers discussion
28:20 #Commanders discussion
39:07 #Broncos discussion
46:39 #Bears discussion
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced stats and film perspective to Week 13. They talk about two top offenses before selecting four teams for the NFL playoffs as if they were the CFP selection committee.
0:01:30 - 49ers offense
0:19:35 - Cowboys offense
0:30:22 - NFL 4 Team Playoff Discussion
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #NFL week that was, as only an analytics guy and a former general manager can.
2:55 #Jets want to turn back to Wilson, he is not so sure
15:00 #Falcons discussion
19:35 Jordan Love is playing very well for the #Packers
33:55 #Eagles struggle against the #49ers
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the increasing contract values for interior defensive linemen versus edge players in the NFL marketplace.
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced stats and film perspective to three big Week 12 matchups.
0:01:29 - Packers vs. Lions
0:15:52 - Jaguars vs. Texans
0:30:01 - Bills vs. Eagles
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Panthers firing of Frank Reich, Josh McCown, and Duce Staley, before transitioning to discussing #NFL week 12.
0:43 the #Panthers fire Frank Reich
26:48 #NOvsATL review
38:22 #BUFvsPHI review
46:14 #JAXvsHOU review
48:34 Coach of the Year candidates?
Eric and Thomas discuss the four top quarterback prospects: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss quarterbacks, offensive linemen, and if college football programs should optimize for developing certain positions for the NFL.
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced stats and film perspective to an exciting Week 11.
0:00:21 - Eagles vs. Chiefs
0:16:22 - Bills Offense
0:23:19 - Broncos Defense
0:31:08 - Bears vs. Lions
0:38:07 - Thanksgiving
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #NFL week that was.
2:00 #NYJvsBUF - Zach Wilson is benched for Zach Wilson
17:02 Brief kudos for the #Packers
17:38 #DENvsMIN
26:13 some thoughts on sports betting
29:02 Thomas asks Eric about #NFL hot seats
Eric Eager previews week 11 of the #NFL season as only he can.
0:50 #CINvsBAL review
6:55 #DALvsCAR preview
9:05 #TENvsJAX preview
12:25 #PITvsCLE preview
14:57 #ARIvsHOU preview
17:35 #LVvsMIA preview
19:07 #NYGvsWAS preview
22:56 #LACvsGB preview
26:43 #CHIvsDET preview
28:45 #TBvsSF preview
29:58 #SEAvsLA preview
32:09 #NYJvsBUF preview
34:13 #MINvsDEN preview
36:57 #PHIvsKC preview
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Bills firing Ken Dorsey, and what it means for Buffalo going forward. They also discuss the #Packers malaise and where they go from here.
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced stats and film perspective to some Week 10 offenses.
0:00:15 - Ken Dorsey
0:11:24 - Vikings Offense
0:20:53 - Cardinals Offense
0:26:55 - Chargers Offense
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review some games from week 10 of the #NFL season.
1:37 Is John Harbaugh an issue in Baltimore?
9:10 Cincinnati is taken down by the Texans
19:54 #INDvsNE review - what's going on with Mac Jones
27:10 #ATLvsARI review - what to do at quarterback?
31:20 #DETvsLAC review - in-game decision-making clinic
46:15 is Bill Belichick losing his steam?
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Eric Eager looks at some of the #NFL week 10 games from a market perspective, while taking listener questions.
1:19 #CARvsCHI review
1:57 Eager Football Friday column
4:30 #INDvsNE preview
6:36 #WASvsSEA preview
7:45 #SFvsJAX preview
10:57 #NOvsMIN preview
15:50 #NYGvsDAL preview
18:16 #GBvsPIT preview
20:19 #DETvsLAC preview
23:06 going back to #WASvsSEA
24:37 #ATLvsARI preview
27:42 #DENvsBUF preview
31:15 #CFL playoff preview
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about #NFL topics from week 10, including what it's like this time of year as a team builder; balancing the present and the future. They finish talking about Foye Oluokun, who Thomas drafted in 2018 and is now one of the best linebackers in football.
0:48 - differences between NFL GM and analytics CEO
4:35 - A discussion of the #Ravens and Geno Stone
10:40 - when does a team builder move from the present to the future during a season
25:12 - a discussion of Foye Oluokun, Thomas' draft pick who led the NFL in tackles the last two years
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring an advanced data and film perspective to a great Week 9 slate.
1:10 - Ravens Defense
9:05 - Chiefs Defense
14:08 - Dolphins Defense vs. Chiefs Offense
22:19 - Bengals
40:01 - Eagles vs. Cowboys
53:30 - CJ Stroud
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #NFL week 9 that was.
1:00 Thomas reacts to week 9
2:44 #NYGvsLV review
15:40 How to measure coaching effectiveness
23:40 #MIAvsKC review
33:32 #MINvsATL review
48:06 praising CJ Stroud
Eric Eager talks to Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) of the @Ringer about his weekly quarterback ratings.
What goes into them?
How often do they change?
Link to Steven's work: The NFL, Ranked (theringer.com)
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the Raiders firing of Josh McDaniels and Dave Zeigler on Wednesday morning. They move on to the recent trades at the trade deadline, and what they mean for the season moving forward.
0:50 deadline talk
1:41 #Raiders fire Josh McDaniel and Dave Zeigler
17:34 #Commanders trade Chase Young to the #49ers and Montez Sweat to #Bears
30:18 #Vikings don't sell at the deadline.
33:01 #49ers make the best move acquiring Young
34:38 What was the most disappointing non-trade?
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed take an advanced data and film perspective to some of the best performances from Week 8. They then preview a huge Week 9 slate.
0:15 - Halloween & Football
1:45 - Bengals Offense
8:50 - Bengals Defense
16:30 - Cowboys
24:35 - Eagles
34:48 - Cowboys vs. Eagles
46:04 - Dolphins vs. Chiefs
53:25 - Ravens vs. Seahawks
56:20 - Bills vs. Bengals
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the aftermath of week 8 from a team building perspective, and offer some insight into the trade deadline on Tuesday.
Eric Eager discusses the upcoming #NFL slate.
1:40 brief discussion of #TBvsBUF
4:14 answers listener questions
14:21 #MINvsGB preview
17:17 #ATLvsTEN preview
18:54 #NEvsMIA preview
21:26 #PHIvsWAS preview
25:58 #LAvsDAL preview
28:07 #HOUvsCAR preview
29:29 #NOvsIND preview
31:20 #JAXvsPIT preview
33:57 #CLEvsSEA preview
38:16 #KCvsDEN preview
39:39 #CINvsSF preview
42:25 #BALvsARI preview
43:42 #CHIvsLAC preview
45:24 #LVvsDET preview
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the time period of the #NFL season vis a vis scouting talent for the 2024 draft. What are scouts and executives doing right now? What data is becoming available?
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed take a look at some of the big winners from an exciting NFL Week 7 from both an advanced data and film perspective.
0:30 - Vikings
5:29 - Ravens Offense
13:05 - Ravens Defense
19:13 - Chiefs Defense
22:50 - Chiefs Offense
27:01 - Eagles Defense
34:39 - Eagles Offense
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review #NFL week 7, along with the breaking news that the #Eagles traded for #Titans safety Kevin Byard.
1:29 Thomas reacts to #NFL week 7
2:10 #DETvsBAL review
7:44 #GBvsDEN review
18:04 #ATLvsTB review
31:26 the guys react to the #Eagles trading for #Titans safety Kevin Byard
44:20 #MIAvsPHI review
Eric Eager previews the #NFL week, with a look into the slate's most exciting games.
2:29 #BUFvsNE preview
7:22 #CLEvsIND preview
10:14 #LVvsCHI preview
12:17 #WASvsNYG preview
19:42 #ATLvsTB preview
21:14 #DETvsBAL preview
25:07 #ARIvsSEA preview
28:04 #PITvsLA preview
31:24 #GBvsDEN preview
32:25 #LACvsKC preview
34:54 #MIAvsPHI preview
36:38 #SFvsMIN preview
ESPN Analytics Writer Seth Walder joins OMF to talk about his path into analytics, sack props, pass block win rate, what motion tells us about an NFL offense, and more!
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss what happens when a new GM or head coach takes over and has to deal with existing executives or assistants. How does one handle this situation? Completely clean house? Evaluate the situation case by case? What are the risks and rewards of incumbent knowledge?
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at the notable defensive performances from an upset-filled Week 6 from an advanced stats and film perspective.
0:00:58 - Browns Defense
0:09:57 - Jets Defense
0:20:15 - Lions Defense
0:24:30 - Texans Defense
0:26:45 - Bengals Defense
0:29:22 - Seahawks Defense
0:34:55 - Jaguars and Chiefs Defenses
0:36:10 - Dolphins vs. Eagles Preview
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss some of the things that happened in the #NFL in week 6.
2:40 discussing the #Patriots
7:53 discussion of #SFvsCLE
15:17 discussion of #WASvsATL
32:03 discusison of #MINvsCHI
Eric Eager talks to Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) of the @Ringer about his weekly quarterback ratings.
What goes into them?
How often do they change?
Link to Steven's work: https://nflrankings.theringer.com/qb-rankings
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the process of player evaluation, both from an analytical and traditional scouting lens. How much do these evaluations change? How much variability do they have amongst teams? What does a team do when they are looking to acquire a player they haven't evaluated in a long time?
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Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at three interesting points from Week 5 from both an advanced data and film perspective. This week they discuss the San Francisco 49ers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and why teams use motion at different rates.
0:00:19 - 49ers offense
0:12:41 - 49ers defense
0:21:31 - Eagles offense
0:30:20 - Eagles defense
0:33:32 - A conversation about motion
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review week 5 from the perspective of an NFL GM and an analytics person.
0:33 - Intro and brief discussion of #DALvsSF
3:18 - Review of #CARvsDET
17:58 - Review of #NOvsNE
32:49 - Review of #KCvsMIN
44:14 - Review of #HOUvsATL
Lindsay Rhodes joins the show to talk about surprising fantasy football results and the upcoming week of games.
Topics Covered:
- How Lindsay got into fantasy football
- Balancing finding an edge and not overreacting
- Reading between the lines of coach speak
- Good metrics to track for fantasy players
- Rookies we like
and more!
StatsBomb's Head of Football Analysis Matt Edwards joins the show to talk about his career using data to work with coaches and his current work in college football analytics.
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at three interesting points from Week 4 from both an advanced data and film perspective. This week they discussed the Buffalo Bills big win over the Miami Dolphins, the NFC North, and had a conversation about EPA and Success Rate.
0:00:18 - Bills Offense
0:08:09 - Bills Defense
0:13:24 - Lions
0:23:02 - Vikings
0:27:41 - Packers
0:31:37 - Bears
0:35:59 - EPA and Success Rate
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review the #NFL week that was from an analytical and front office perspective.
0:45 review of #KCvsNYJ
15:58 review of #ATLvsJAX
33:16 review of #MIAvsBUF
39:19 review of #LAvsIND
43:29 review of #DENvsCHI
Eric Eager reviews #DETvsGB and previews #NFL week 4.
2:20: #DETvsGB review
12:55: #ATLvsJAX preview
16:30: #MINvsCAR preview
17:57 #WASvsPHI preview
18:58 #TBvsNO preview
19:30 #CINvsTEN preview
20:22 #DENvsCHI preview, listener questions
25:38 #MIAvsBUF preview
27:54 #BALvsCLE preview
30:29 #PITvsHOU preview
31:50 #LAvsIND preview
34:05 #LVvsLAC preview, homefield advantage discussion
35:10 #NEvsDAL preview
40:10 #ARZvsSF preview
40:16 #KCvsNYJ preview
42:21 #SEAvsNYG preview
Kevin Cole, of Unexpected Points, joins OMF to break down this week's NFL slate and talk through his recent research on Bayesian QB Rankings.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss quarterbacks, offensive linemen, and if college football programs should optimize for developing certain positions for the NFL.
0:50 - review of the week
1:45 - what is the most important QB stat?
15:00 - what trait should we select for in OL?
25:34 - should college programs optimize for creating NFL talent at positions like tight end?
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at three interesting points from Week 3 from both an advanced data and film perspective. This week they discussed the AFC South's young quarterbacks, historic starts in Miami and Cleveland, and Empty formations:
00:15 - Texans
04:41 - Jaguars
11:39 - Colts
15:52 - Miami Offense
27:09 - Cleveland Defense
33:28 - Empty formations
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss what happened in a crazy #NFL week 3.
1:00 Thomas and Eric discuss surprises from week 3
2:45 C.J. Stroud looks good so far
15:11 #DALvsARI review - should the Cardinals draft two quarterbacks?
25:30 #ATLvsDET review
30:25 #LACvsMIN review
39:15 #NOvsGB review
Eric Eager reviews #NYGvsSF, talks about the #Cardinals' options in the next draft, what the #Falcons are doing with Kyle Pitts, and a preview of week 3.
3:37 - #NYGvsSF review
6:25 - offenses are less explosive, but almost as efficient
12:43 - the Cardinals should take 2 quarterbacks in the draft?
23:38 - why don't the #Falcons throw to Kyle Pitts?
27:25 - preview of week 3
34:34 - answering listener questions
NFL Director of Player Health and Safety Data Science Andrew Patton joins OMF to discuss his path into sports analytics, his recent research on trends in the NFL, and the Big Data Bowl.
Eric and Thomas preview #TNF #NYGvsSF, #LACvsMIN, and #NEvsNYJ.
0:50 week 3 preview
2:44 #NYGvsSF preview
16:16 #LACvsMIN preview
26:10 #NEvsNYJ
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at three interesting points from Week 2 from both an advanced data and film perspective. This week they went through how teams are evolving in the run game, Mike McDaniel vs. Bill Belichick, and a look at the Ravens new coordinators, Mike Macdonald and Todd Monken. (Tej is out of town this week so apologies for the poor audio quality on his end)
0:00:16 - Evolution in the NFL run game
0:18:34 - Dolphins offense vs. Patriots Defense
0:29:27 - Mike Macdonald and Todd Monken
Eric and Thomas review week 2 and preview Monday Night Football.
0:45 Mercedes-Benz Stadium thoughts
2:37 #GBvsATL
7:40 #SEAvsDET
10:43 #LACvsTEN
12:17 Mike McDaniel/Bill Belichick/Mike McCarthy
25:35 the Tampa Bucs are 2-0
29:50 Eric Bieniemy, Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders
36:00 #CLEvsPIT preview
43:30 #NOvsCAR preview
Each week, Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at three topics from an analytics and film perspective, respectively.
In their inaugural episode, they discuss offensive personnel diversity, motion in the pass game, and gap scheme runs.
Lindsay Rhodes joins the show to talk about surprising fantasy football results and the upcoming week of games.
Topics Covered:
- How Lindsay got into fantasy football
- Balancing finding an edge and not overreacting
- Reading between the lines of coach speak
- Good metrics to track for fantasy players
- Rookies we like
and more!
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff spend an abbreviated podcast talking about the #Jets and how they'll handle the Aaron Rodgers injury, the #Bills and how they can rebound from Monday's loss, and the #Jaguars and why Doug Pederson is such a difference maker.
0:42 the #Jets and Aaron Rodgers
6:00 the #Bills, Josh Allen, and Monday's loss
12:08 #Jaguars and Doug Pederson
16:48 #BALvsCIN preview
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at three interesting points from Week 1 from both an advanced data and film perspective. This week they look at the Dolphins offense, how defenses are making life hard for offenses, and bunch pass concepts.
0:00:29 - Dolphins offense
0:12:31 - Defenses attacking offenses
0:24:55 - Bunch pass concepts
Eric and Thomas recap a wild week 1, and preview Monday Night Football.
0:59 First impressions from week 1
1:51 Eric and Thomas talk about Dan Quinn's dominance in Dallas
8:54 CAR@ATL - Bryce Young analysis
15:10 GB@GB - Justin Fields and Jordan Love analysis
24:52 TB@MIN - Baker Mayfield does just enough, MIN's
2022 draft class still benched
39:20 SF@PIT - the 49ers rebound from the Lance trade in a big way
42:56 MIA@LAC - the best game of the weekend. Tua and Herbert analysis
51:01 brief BUF@NYJ preview
Eric Eager is joined by Kansas City Star columnist Sam McDowell to discuss opening night and preview the rest of #NFL week 1.
0:38 Intro to Sam McDowell
1:50 The unfortunate state of the #Chiefs WR room
23:32 Discussing the #Chiefs defensive performance
30:56 #Chiefs in-game decisions last night
46:06 Preview of #NFL week 1
Sam can be found on Twitter @SamMcDowell11 and his work can be found at https://www.kansascity.com/
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff preview Detroit versus Kansas City, along with their favorite games of the week.
1:15 #DETvsKC preview
41:17 Favorite games of the weekend - DALvsNYG
47:40 GBvsCHI preview
Each week, Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at three topics from an analytics and film perspective, respectively. This week they discuss offensive personnel diversity, motion in the pass game, and gap scheme runs.
1:12 Offensive personnel diversity
15:20 Motion in the pass game
26:49 Gap scheme runs
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the league's news, including the passing of Gil Brandt, holdouts around the league, and Cooper Kupp's mysterious visit to Minnesota.
3:24 Thomas and Eric remember Gil Brandt
11:03 The Colorado Buffaloes have arrived
23:55 Brian Burns is holding out
29:58 Chris Jones is still holding out, DET@KC analysis
44:24 Cooper Kupp is seeing a specialist in Minnesota
Eric Eager reviews the week's NFL and CFB news, and previews the next week at sumersports.com.
1:55 Intro to the podcast lineup for the fall
3:41 Recap of CFB week 0/1 at Circa Sports
8:14 T.J. Hockenson extension analysis
12:17 Previewing #DETvsKC coaching matchup
13:50 Why hasn't Justin Jefferson signed yet?
16:30 Kicker news
20:20 Nick Bosa and Chris Jones are holding out
22:45 Trey Lance/Dak Prescott discussion
24:50 Some Mike Tomlin #Steelers discussion
26:15 Alex Ingold contract extension
29:00 Jonathan Taylor to the PUP
33:00 RIP to the legend, Gil Brandt
Tej Seth, Udit Ranasaria, Suvansh Sanjeev, and Eric Eager each draft eight teams for the upcoming NFL season, with the following rules:
1 point for a win
5 points for a playoff berth
5 points for a division title
10 points for reaching the Super Bowl
5 points for winning the Super Bowl
Each person got $200 to spend in the auction.
Eric and Thomas talk about week 3 of the NFL preseason, drafting kickers, and Trey Lance being traded to the #49ers. They finish by talking about the Chicago #Bears in year two of their rebuild under Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus.
1:20 Las Vegas recap
5:09 recap of the NFL weekend
6:04 a discussion about drafting kickers
13:24 do GMs play to their strengths and weaknesses?
23:33 Trey Lance discussion
42:20 Preview of 2023 Bears
Tej Seth, Parker Fleming, and Eric Eager preview the 2023 season with our friends at Circa Sports.
0:43 NFC North Preview with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider
25:00 AFC South Preview
44:00 NFC South Preview with Aaron Oster of Circa Sports
58:20 Jeff Benson from Circa Sports.
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about the NFL weekend, and preview the 2023 New York Jets.
0:28 Review of the weekend
11:45 Discussing NFL injuries
15:59 Previewing the 2023 New Jork Jets
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Eric Eager reviews the NFL week, talks about the Ryan Clark comments about Justin Jefferson versus George Pickens, the Green Bay Packers, and reviews the new Sumer website.
3:20 Review of the week that was and a preview of the weekend
6:45 Justin Jefferson versus George Pickens
17:18 The bull case for the Green Bay Packers
30:45 An intro to Sumer's new website!
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Pro sports better and co-founder of Unabated Sports Rufus Peabody (@RufusPeabody) joins the SumerSports show to talk about using analytics to find an angle in an increasingly sharp NFL market.
1:40 Intro to Rufus
4:20 A discussion of Rufus' time working for Las Vegas Sports Consultants
6:40 The art and science of building sports betting models
11:20 A discussion of regressing to the market
12:55 A discussion of garbage time
16:40 The Massey-Peabody rankings
21:40 Removing noise - penalties
25:10 How to trust the process when the variance isn't going your way
28:40 Unabated
34:58 Listener questions
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the preseason, the Eric Bieniemy situation, the Johnny Football documentary, and the 2023 Houston Texans.
4:45 New SumerSports website!
8:50 Preseason week 1 discussion from a GM's perspective
14:23 Eric Bienemy's tough coaching
23:50 Johnny Football documentary
39:40 Eric is positive about the Texans. Thomas responds.
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Eric Eager reviews the NFL week that was, and provides his team tiers for the coming season. He also picks his seeding for the NFC and the AFC.
NFC: https://twitter.com/ericeager_/status/1688316953432084480?s=20
AFC: https://twitter.com/ericeager_/status/1688318867540512769?s=20
He finishes with an NFL immaculate grid: https://www.immaculategrid.com/football
2:20 Announcements
5:35 Takeaways from HOUvsNE
7:30 Bets for the night
9:30 Review of MINvsSEA
11:49 NFC tiers
18:20 Eric's predictions: 1) DET 2) DAL 3) SEA 4) CAR 5) PHI 6) SF 7) GB
19:15 Eric fields a question about parity
24:24 AFC tiers
31:34 Eric's predictions: 1) BUF 2) CIN 3) KC 4) JAX
36:30 Immaculate grid
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Eric Eager and Shawn Syed discuss run pass options (RPOs), how they are an example of Simpson's paradox, and why they are difficult to track.
NFL Analyst and Creator of DVOA Aaron Schatz joins the SumerSports Show to talk about how he uses advanced analytics to understand football better and preview some teams for the upcoming 2023 season.
1:39 intro to Aaron Schatz
3:30 where did Aaron get his start in football?
6:15 DVOA and DYAR and a discussion of efficiency
19:40 Using DVOA as a tool to assess the quality of a team over the course of a season
27:10 2023 NFL Predictions
27:25 Kansas City Chiefs Preview
29:12 Baltimore Ravens Preview
33:50 San Francisco 49ers Preview
35:15 Minnesota Vikings Preview
40:30 One team that will surprise
41:00 What languages is Aaron programming in?
42:00 Top books to read in football analytics?
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about the week's news, including the Yannick Ngakuoe and Justin Houston signings, and Chris Jones and Josh Jacobs holding out. They then finish the podcast talking about player evaluation.
2:40 What's going through Thomas' head this time of camp?
3:29 The Yannick Ngakoue signing and analysis
8:00 Justin Houston signs with Carolina
13:12 How did Thomas deal with players who held out?
20:00 A discussion of transitivity
26:19 A transition to player development
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Eric Eager discusses Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, Yannick Ngakuoue to the Bears, Cam Jordan signs a new deal with the Saints, Alvin Kamara suspended three games.
Eric then tries to take down the day's Immaculate Grid as really only he can.
1:07 Recap of Hall of Fame Game
6:36 Bears sign Ngakoue and Lewis
10:19 Cam Jordan signs a new deal w/ Saints
12:27 Discussion of salary cap prorations
19:11 Charles Omenihu suspended, Chris Jones update
22:22 Immaculate Grid 8/4/2023
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Parker Fleming interviews former NFL offensive linemen and current Fox sports football analyst Geoff Schwartz.
1:50 intro to Geoff Schwartz
3:12 Geoff talks about the transition from player to analyst
5:35 How playing for multiple teams helped Geoff analyze football better
10:28 Where do Geoff's eyes go when he's watching a game?
11:44 How has the emergence of athletic freaks changed offensive line play?
15:32 A discussion of weak-link systems along the offensive line
17:19 The analytics and film of offensive line play
23:50 Additional ways in which analytics can help offensive line play
29:15 The difference in development cycles between college and pro
33:00 What's the hardest skill to teach offensive linemen?
34:15 What makes it possible for older offensive linemen to succeed in the NFL?
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the league's news, before getting into the general manager's perspective on player development.
3:47 Trey Lance situation in SF
14:47 Jim Irsay/Jonathan Taylor situation in IND
19:10 Joe Burrow injury in CIN
24:47 Jalen Ramsey injury in MIA
30:40 a GM's perspective on player development
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Happy Friday from us at SumerSports.
Here, we rebroadcast an episode by Tej Seth, who is joined by former Atlanta Falcons Director of Football Data & Analytics. John talks about his time in Atlanta working for SumerSports CEO and co-host of this show, Thomas Dimitroff and the trends he's seeing around the league. John is currently the Director of Football Strategy and TruMedia.
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Tej Seth is joined by SumerSports Data Scientist Brett Mele to discuss how American football can benefit from the analytics revolution in Major League Baseball.
1:01 Intro to Brett Mele
7:30 What can football analytics learn from baseball analytics?
11:26 Differences between football models and baseball models
16:05 Do NFL teams need to have as big of analytics departments as MLB teams do?
20:00 Brett is a Jets fan. What does he think of the Aaron Rodgers trade?
28:16 Brett and Tej rank quarterbacks
50:29 The guys sign off
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the recent NFL news surrounding running backs and their compensation. How did we get here? Is it just? What is possible to change the situation?
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Eric Eager discusses the stories of the week; running back value, interior defensive linemen, and DeAndre Hopkins. He then previews the NFC West.
0:40 Review of the NFL week
2:17 How can we get running backs paid more?
21:41 DeAndre Hopkins signs with Tennessee (finally)
24:00 NFC West preview
25:46 Seahawks preview
28:30 49ers preview
29:53 Rams preview
32:07 Cardinals preview
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Tej Seth is joined by PFF's Amelia Probst. Amelia discusses her path to football analytics, her favorite team, the Buffalo Bills, answers listener questions,
1:58 An introduction to Amelia
6:57 Discussing the progression of the Buffalo Bills over the past five years
11:44 How does Amelia's experience working in other sports help her analyze football?
16:10 Answering listener questions
26:00 AFC East preview
35:55 Current running back discourse
48:09 How will the Bills cover for the loss of Tremaine Edmunds?
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the increasing contract values for interior defensive linemen versus edge players in the NFL marketplace.
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Eric Eager talks about the Quinnen Williams extension and what that means for Chris Jones (and DeAndre Hopkins). The Quarterback documentary is discussed, as is a preview of the NFC North.
2:07 SumerSports week in review
6:53 Jets extend Quinnen Williams, defensive line value
12:08 What happens with Chris Jones now? DeAndre Hopkins
17:19 The Quarterback documentary
26:54 NFC North preview
28:36 Bears preview
31:52 Packers preview
37:14 Vikings preview
40:24 Lions preview
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John Taormina talks with Tej Seth about what it was like to work in NFL Analytics with the Atlanta Falcons and what trends he is seeing around the league.
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the evolution of data in football, and the National Football League specifically. They talk about traditional scouting and game planning methods, to event data, to tracking data - which has taken the analytics space by storm.
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Scott Nestler, Director of Research and Development at SumerSports, joins the podcast to discuss his recent research into the science behind decision-making in the NFL.
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Shawn Syed (Director of Comms at SumerSports) joins the show to talk about a recent article of his breaking down the San Francisco 49ers.
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Here, we rebroadcast an episode by Parker Fleming and Adam Vonder Haar, titled "How Do NFL Teams Run Their Analytics Departments?". Vonder Haar, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys, talks about his experience working for NFL teams and how analytics plays a part of the day to day workings of an NFL team.
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Eric Eager discusses the league's latest gambling issues, previews the AFC South, and takes listener questions.
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Prolific author, analyst, and coach Cody Alexander joins the SumerSports Show to discuss his recent work in the Big Data Bowl, talk about how coaches can use analytics on and off the field, and preview some of the 2023 NFL Season.
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Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins situations. They move onto running back and quarterback metrics and how a general manager should use them.
4:38 The guys talk about Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins situation
30:36 The guys talk running back metrics
41:50 The guys talk quarterback metrics
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Eric Eager and Tej Seth discuss the week that was in the NFL, including a discussion about the Bills extensions, the NFL's gambling policy, more talk on running back value and contracts, and Trey Lance's situation in San Francisco.
1:24 A review of the Bills situation post McDermott/Beane contract extension
19:34 A discussion of Trey Lance's situation in San Francisco
33:40 Should people buy the Broncos this year?
39:05 A discussion of the recent gambling suspensions across the league
47:05 More takes on running back contracts and how to get them paid more
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Professor Cade Massey joins the show for a conversation about his research in the fields of sports analytics and uncertainty, and the intersection of the two.
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Eric Eager is joined by Thomas Dimitroff to talk about the current state of the NFL offseason. What does a GM do during the June and July months? How much is still left to figure out regarding each team's 53?
0:54 Eric welcomes Thomas back to the show, they start discussing this time in the NFL offseason
17:30 How much of the current team is decided at this time?
34:39 What do teams do in crisis situations this time of year? What if a quarterback goes down? What kind of support does one have from ownership?
49.16 A discussion of the future of SumerSports.
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Eric Eager talks about the news of the week as only he can, while taking questions from the listeners and previewing this week's USFL on top of it all.
Timestamps:
2:05: Running back metrics discussion
7:41 Highlights from the week at sumersports.com
8:41 Running back value and how the draft and league structure need to change for them to get paid more
27:07 Discussion of linebacker movement using tracking data
32:32 George Kittle's comments on Kyle Shanahan's approach to early downs
39:32 Preview of week 10 of the USFL
42:04 Questions from the listeners
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PFF's salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger joins the show for a conversation about whether the salary cap is real, how teams work around it, how we should understand player value.
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Parker Fleming, Udit Ranasaria, Sean Clement, and Eric Eager embark on SumerSports first non-quarterback draft.
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Eric Eager goes over the week's news in the NFL, including the #Vikings cutting Dalvin Cook and fielding offers for Danielle Hunter. The value of #Commanders' Chase Young is discussed on the heels of his name being dropped in trade discussions as well. DeAndre Hopkins is visiting the #Titans and the #Patriots. Do teams actually have the money to sign him?
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ESPN's Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) joins the show to talk about the changing landscape of college football analytics and preview the 2023 season.
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Tej Seth (tejfbanalytics), Parker Fleming (@statsowar), and Eric Eager (@ericeager_) do a draft of #NFL head coaches for the next five years.
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Eric Eager (@ericeager_) and the founder of Purple Insider, Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) discuss his upcoming book, "Football is a Numbers Game".
The guys then talk about the #Vikings and their outlook for the 2023 season, after a popup 13-win season a year ago. link to Matthew's book: https://www.amazon.com/Football-Numbe...
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Sam Schwartzstein of Amazon Prime's TNF joins the show to talk about communicating analytics, innovation in football, and more!
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Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics), Parker Fleming (@statsowar), and Eric Eager (@ericeager_) go six rounds selecting NFL quarterbacks and their contracts.
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Eric Eager (@ericeager_) discusses the news of the week, including the release of DeAndre Hopkins, the change in the kickoff rule, and his article on wide receiver metrics.
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Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points joins the podcast and discusses his recent research. We talk about the combine, evaluating draft prospects, and how teams spent their draft capital in 2023.
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Eric Eager (@ericeager_) and Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) discuss the current state of the art in modeling coaching at the NFL level, including play calling, decision making, discipline, development, and more.
The guys also discuss expectations for the new coaching hires around the league, and Eric says that he would offer two first-round picks for Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay every offseason.
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Senior Data Scientist Adam Vonder Haar joins the show to talk about his experience working for NFL teams and how analytics plays a part of the day to day workings of an NFL team.
Eric Eager and Parker Fleming discuss their methods for modeling college football. They go over top-down modeling and bottoms-up approaches. How will realignment, along with the proliferation of NIL and the transfer portal, affect handicapping in the future?
Parker Fleming (@statsowar) hosts the show today to discuss some research in progress regarding changes in gameplan and strategy from week to week, and what that can tell us about team strength and strategy.
Eric and Thomas discuss the fifth-year option decisions, including Chase Young and Jordan Love. They talk about the Commanders and Falcons going into the season with mid-round picks from 2022 at quarterback, and what that means for their GMs and head coaches.
Sumer Sports data scientist Quinn MacLean joins the show to discuss college to pro projections, late round draft value, and which rookie quarterbacks might be 2023 breakout candidates.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff summarize the events of the 2023 NFL Draft through both an analytical and traditional scouting lens.
Join Thomas Dimitroff and Eric Eager as they break down all of the action during round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Tej Seth and Parker Fleming take over the show in advance of the draft to break down the wisdom of crowds, reaches and steals in the draft, and a mock draft!
Eric and Thomas discuss the top five linebackers in the 2023 NFL Draft: Drew Sanders, Jack Campbell, Trenton Simpson, Daiyan Henley, and Henry To'oTo'o. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.
Eric and Thomas discuss the top five defensive backs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Devon Witherspoon, Christian Gonzalez, Deonte Banks, Brian Branch, and Joey Porter Jr.. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.
Eric and Thomas discuss the top five defensive linemen in the 2023 NFL Draft: Jalen Carter, Will Anderson, Tyree Wilson, Calijah Kancey and Lukas Van Ness. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.
Eric and Thomas discuss the top five offensive linemen in the 2023 NFL Draft: Peter Skoronski, Paris Johnson Jr., Darnell Wright, Anton Harrison, and Broderick Jones. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.
Eric and Thomas discuss the top five tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft: Michael Mayer, Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta, Luke Musgrave and Darnell Washington. The guys talk about traits, analytics, and the subjective things that go into evaluating the position.
Eric and Thomas discuss the top five wide receivers in the 2023 NFL Draft: Quinten Johnston, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison and Josh Downs. The guys talk about traits, analytics, and the subjective things that go into evaluating the position.
Eric and Thomas discuss the top five running backs in 2023 NFL Draft class: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Zach Charbonet, Devon Archane, Tank Bigsby. The guys talk about traits, analytics, and the subjective things that go into evaluating the position.
Eric and Thomas discuss what happens at the league meetings, the Lamar Jackson situation with the Ravens, DeAndre Hopskins' market (or lack thereof), Odell Beckham Jr. and Ezekiel Elliott.
Eric and Thomas discuss the four top quarterback prospects: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis.
For the 40th episode of the SumerSports Show, Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff answer listener questions, and talk about the direction of the show now that we're firmly into draft season.
Eric and Thomas discuss the news of the week, starting with Aaron Rodgers' stated desires to join the Jets, and finishig with a breakdown of each of the big signings, and what they mean for each team.
Eric and Thomas discuss day one and two of free agency. Non-premium positions getting big bucks, tackles moving from one side to the other, and Aaron Rodgers to the Jets.
Eric and Thomas talk about the news of the past few days, before honing in on the Panthers-Bears trade and what teams look for when evaluating quarterbacks.
Eric and Thomas talk about the league's news, which is generally centered around both NFL quarterbacks on the move and the rookie class. What does Aaron Rodgers potentially bring to the Jets? What is the situation with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? What are the intangible elements of quarterbacks.
Eric Eager (@ericeager_) is joined by Parker Fleming (@statsowar) and Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) to discuss last week's combine and what it means for this upcoming offseason. The guys also discuss this week's news, including Derek Carr signing with the Saints.
Sumer Sports Director of Communications Shawn Syed (@SyedSchemes) joins Parker Fleming (@statsowar) to talk about the athleticism requirements of the recent shift in NFL schemes and how teams should approach the combine.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating running backs from both a traditional scouting approach and using analytical methods. They also preview the combine.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the franchise tag as an instrument for team building. They discuss the cases of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Orlando Brown, Lamar Jackson and others.
Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are back filling in to talk about quarterbacks and the draft.
Topics covered:
- How to balance film and statistics in evaluating players
- Which stats translate best from college to NFL success
- How rookie contracts dictate teambuilding strategy
- The Loser's Curse
- What should the Bears do with Justin Fields?
- A quick dive on each of the top QB prospects
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about the week that was, including the week's coaching hires: Jonathan Gannon to the Cardinals and Shane Steichen to the Colts. They then transition to talking about the Bengals' Super Bowl window in light of the coming Burrow, Chase and Higgins deals. They answer listener questions.
Thomas Dimitroff and Eric Eager discuss Super Bowl LVII, a great game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The guys transition to talking about tight ends, a position Thomas drafted and acquired numerous times during his time with the Patriots and the Falcons, and Eric played in college. They talk about analytical and traditional methods of evaluating the position, the surplus value associated with drafting one high, and why it's such a tough position to develop.
Eric Eager, Tej Seth and Parker Fleming preview #SBVLII as only SumerSports can, with in-depth analysis of the #Chiefs and the #Eagles. How did they get here? What edge does each team have? Are there bets to make ahead of the big game?
Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are back to complete their two part preview of the Super Bowl.
Topics Discussed:
- How the Chiefs handle the Eagles' stunts and attack the LBs
- Why the Eagles shouldn't blitz Pat Mahomes
- Prop Bets
- And more!
Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are filling in this week to discuss how the Eagles and the Chiefs built their Super Bowl teams.
Topics Discussed:
* Draft Swings and Misses by both Teams
* How bold strategies pay off
* Balancing future value and current success
* College Traits of Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts that caught teams' eyes
* Rookie Contracts and Veteran Production
* And more!
Eric Eager, Thomas Dimitroff and Sean Clement discuss Tom Brady's retirement and Thomas' time with him in New England. They then dive into the three recent head coaching hires in Denver, Houston and Carolina, before musing about the Arizona and Indianapolis openings.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff go over the games this weekend, discuss what an Eagles/Chiefs Super Bowl means for team building, before moving on to a discussion of the wide receiver position through an analytical and traditional lens. Can we take lessons from basketball? What is the ideal receiving group?
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff preview the NFC and AFC Championship Games through the lens of an analytics guy and a former GM. How did the teams get here? Are they here for good?
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review this past weekend's games and then discuss how to evaluate interior offensive linemen using an analytical approach and a traditional scouting approach.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about the Titans hiring of Ran Carthon to be their general manager. They also talk about Sean Payton to the Broncos as a possibility, along with the Roquan Smith deal in Baltimore.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review the wacky weekend of football, before continuing their series on player valuation using analytics and traditional scouting. This week they look at offensive tackles.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the process of hiring head coaches in the NFL. What is quantifiable? What is subjective? They answer copious amount of listener questions.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff go over the difficult decisions taking place for teams now that the regular season is over. They they talk about evaluating the safety position - Thomas' favorite position to evaluate when he was a scout - from both the analytical and traditional approach.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the Giants 2022 success, and what that means for Daniel Jones and Saquan Barkley. They also discuss what the Raiders should do now that they've moved on from Derek Carr, and the state of mid-tier quarterbacks in general. They finish by taking listener questions.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating the cornerback position from a traditional scouting approach and a analytical approach. They then preview Monday Night Football, the Bills versus the Bengals.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss whether or not the Chiefs should consider trading superstar interior player Chris Jones, the value in trading future picks, and the current situation with the Denver Broncos.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating linebackers using both analytical and scouting perspectives. They talk about Thomas' former draft picks, Deion Jones and De'Vondre Campbell, while previewing the linebackers in the Monday Night Football matchup between the Chargers and the Colts.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the price for an elite head coach, discuss the growth of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 2022 NFL rookie quarterback class, and take listener questions.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating interior defensive linemen using analytics and traditional scouting methods. They then preview MNF between the Rams and Packers.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss what the Lions should do with Jared Goff, what the Cardinals should do now with Kyler Murray's knee injury, and discuss algorithm aversion.
Eric and Thomas discuss the approaches for evaluating edge players using traditional scouting and analytical methods. They also preview the Patriots Cardinals Monday Night Football matchup.
Eric and Thomas are joined by former Texans Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jack Easterby
Eric and Thomas discuss changing an opinion on a player after he is drafted (Clay Matthews), in-game decision making, the Packers and Jordan Love, the Browns' run defense and identify up-and-coming talent in the analytics community.
Thanksgiving edition of the SumerSports Show! We talk about the Chargers, Zach Wilsons' benching, the Commanders, the Broncos and answer listener questions.
Eric and Thomas discuss modeling player evaluation using multiple different methods, compare the 2022 Minnesota Vikings to the 2021 Los Angeles Rams, determine what Jeff Saturday's win against the Raiders means, and answer listener questions.
Eric and Thomas discuss scouting the top-end prospects versus the diamonds in the rough, whether we're aiming too high at the quarterback position, the Colts debacle and answer some listener questions.
Eric and Thomas discuss the history of football analytics in the wake of the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference, the state of 2021 quarterback class and how difficult it is to move on from a struggling quarterback, Mike Vrabel's secret sauce as the Titans head coach, and preview some week 9 games.
Eric and Thomas discuss the analytics surrounding the Chiefs' new approach to the wide receiver position, the Panthers-49ers trade, the current situation in Green Bay, Matt Ryan's benching, Nathaniel Hackett's future in Denver, coaching hires in general, and what to do when you value a player in the draft more highly than the market.
Thomas and Eric discuss offensive line evaluation and development, before talking about the current situation with the Carolina Panthers. They conclude with a discussion of the SBLIV rematch between the Chiefs and the 49ers.
Thomas and Eric record early this week due to being out of town. They discuss week 5 of the NFL season, including the close-game success of Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in his first year. They also touch on the state of player development in the NFL, and how Geno Smith fits into the current quarterback landscape, which is currently void of a middle class.
In the first episode of the SumerSports Show, Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about joining Sumer, the company's mission and the mission of the podcast. They follow it up with news around the league and make picks for the league's biggest games this weekend.