Draft Profile: CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan
Michigan’s WR-turned-CB Mike Sainristil is a small, quick, and smart slot corner that plays way bigger and should remind Eagles…
Penalties in the NFL: The Article Nobody Was Asking For
Penalties are surprisingly down across the league but the Eagles are suffering one of their worst penalty years in a…
Draft Profile: CB Kamal Hadden, Tennessee
Tennessee CB Kamal Hadden was having a breakout 2023 season as one of the best CBs in the SEC. At…
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Immediate Post-Season Thoughts on the Eagles
As the Eagles season ends, a look back at what I got right in 2021, and what I got wrong (and really, really wrong as in Reagor…). And some quick thoughts moving forward.
What Does the Data Say on Run / Pass Balance?
An analysis of drive run/pass balance and what balance drives the highest success and value. Turns out, drives that lean more balanced have more success.
Grouping QB Accuracy By CPOE – Who Does Hurts Look Like?
As a follow-up to the “Hurts May Be What He Is… What Historical Data Shows on QB Development”, a look at the progression of Hurts accuracy vs. specific top, late-developing, and middle of the league QBs.
Hurts May Be What He Is… What Historical Data Shows on QB Development
Looking at historical QB data, when are QBs “what they are”? Past data shows QBs are largely what they are between 500 – 1,000 career pass attempts and it is “getting late early” for Hurts.
Jason Kelce Has Me Thinking About a Lot Right Now
Kelce has become the conscience of Philly sports and he showed it Thursday. But comments he made last December have me thinking about the 2021 season and many of the changes people want to see the Eagles…
Where Is Hurts In His Development?
Hurts is over 300 passing attempts in his career now and I look at where he has improved and what will hold him back from being a top 10 QB. The primary issue is in the volume…
What is Wrong (and Right) With the Eagles Defense
A lot has been made of the Eagles defense the past two games as it has been exposed. I look deeper into the data on what is going on in the run game and passing defense. And,…
The Analytics of the Eagles Draft Philosophy Series: Linebackers
An analysis of the Eagles controversial draft philosophy on linebackers, where Howie has been vocal in de-prioritizing the position against others.
5 Statistics Before the Eagles / Cowboys Week 3 Game
A look at five stats going into the Monday Night Eagles-Cowboys game.
Jalen Hurts and the Deep Ball
A lot has been made of Jalen Hurts’ deep passing to start 2021, with the opener having few deep passes and the 2nd game having a couple of underthrows. I look at various stats to see where…
A Re-Look at What Landon Dickerson Brings Us (and an Update After Week 2)
A quick look back at what Landon’s first NFL action, what to take away from it, and an earlier post on what he is bringing the Eagles .
Don’t Sweat It, The Tenacity & Evolution of Josh
In September 2014 Josh went down with an injury that by all reports was described as gruesome, career ending with a possible amputation due to the severity of the injury and possible artery damage not allowing blood…