Drafting Well and Winning: Which Teams are Set Up for Success and Who Needs to Have a Good Draft
While teams can be successful through free agency and trades, long-term success is difficult without drafting well. A look at…
Two Throws in the Dallas Game Show How Elite Jalen Hurts Is
There were two throws Hurts made Sunday that I could not wait to dig into. And I found something even…
The Predictable, Puzzling Eagles 2023 Red Zone Offense: Did It Turn A Corner?
It requires no convincing that the Eagles red zone offense has been a huge issue this year. But how bad…
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What I’m Watching for in Tonight’s Eagles-Steelers Preseason Game
We universally think preseason games are poor quality football, but there are important things to watch. Here are the top 5 things I want to watch for tonight that are meaningful to the team improving in 2021.
What’s Important From Training Camp Week 2
A quick update on week 2 of training camp with a specific focus on the key things that matter for the Eagles season including Hurts correcting his two key issues, the best WR unit we have had…
Rewatching All of Jalen Reagor’s 2020 Targets
It was great to see Reagor pop at camp this week with one of the best catches I’ve seen an Eagles receiver make. Here I look at receiver data on separation and YAC and a re-watch of…
Let’s Talk About Tyree Jackson…
Tyree Jackson is the most interesting story in Eagles camp this year. Here I take a look at the importance of mismatches in the NFL and how Tyree compares to the league’s other tight ends. He’s a…
Is Slot the Right Position for Avonte?
Avonte Maddox looks to be headed back to the slot this year after the signing of Steve Nelson. But is that his best position? Data and his traits show he should be playing more safety.
What’s Important From Training Camp Week 1
Building on past articles on what to watch that will determine success for the team, specific players, and future draft needs, updates from week 1 of camp. Camp stats don’t matter, but quicker decisions from Hurts, Reagor’s…
Quick Thoughts on New Eagle Steven Nelson
A quick look at what the Eagles are getting with Steven Nelson and what the data shows on his 2020 season which many in Pittsburgh viewed as a down year.
The Eagles Top 12 Corners Since 1980
A look at the Eagles top twelve cornerbacks since 1980 and where they were drafted. The Eagles have struggled recently with good corner play but the history shows our best corners have been top picks.
What Can We Expect from Jonathan Gannon on the Eagles Secondary?
The Eagles fanbase is excited about Gannon’s arrival and defensive scheme replacing Jim Schwartz’s. But what does his history show on developing the Eagles weakest position group?
What Can We Expect Jalen Hurts to Be in 2021?
A look at what Jalen Hurts will be for the Eagles in 2021 and which data matters (and which doesn’t). There isn’t a bigger impact to the Eagles than if Hurts can ascend to be their long-term…
Creating an Analytic Data Set of NFL Player Value
ProFootball Reference’s Approximate Value (AV) is a great NFL analytics measure of player value. AV, similar to baseball’s WAR or basketball’s PER metrics, puts a single value on a player’s season. Here I use Python to create…
DeVonta Smith Will Hit the “Over” on Everything
The Eagles haven’t had a 1,000 yard receiver in years, but the past draft data shows that DeVonta could – and should – change this in 2021