A look at how good (and bad) punts affect actual scoring on subsequent drives, including high quality punts and short-field punts downed inside the 20. Plus, some more data and clips on Jordan Stout, this year’s best punter.
Tag: analytics
Cole Strange Appreciates Aggression and Toughness, you will appreciate him
When asked what he believes to be the most important skill set to being an offensive lineman
“Playing aggressive, and tough and mean”
Philly would love this guy!
Drafting a Punter Makes Analytical Sense… And Yes, This Year There is a Punt God
A look at the analytics of punting – what makes a good punter, does it make sense to draft a punter and where, and what the Eagles should do in the 2022 draft. Spoiler – there is a Punt God this year but it’s not who you think… it’s Penn State’s Jordan Stout.
With 3 First Round Picks, the 2022 NFL Draft Takes Centerstage
If the Eagles get a call offering them DeShaun Watson or Russell Wilson, etc. Howie would listen.
Thank You All For Your Support
I hope you have enjoyed reading (as much as we have researching and writing) about their journeys, families, and all of the challenges we all overcome in life that makes each of us special.
Howie, He’s a Complicated Man no one Understands, but Lurie
The perception of most Eagles fans is that the front office can’t draft a Quarterback. Most believe Howie and his team have tried, and failed miserably at this. Most of this was brought on by Howie himself when he made his infamous statement that “We want to be a QB factory”.
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.
Eagles 2022 Early Draft Need Preview, With Potential First Rounders
I would like to preface this by saying, I can’t imagine the Eagles will actually use three first round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. I would imagine they deal one (or more) away to a QB needy team to grab an extra second or third round pick in 2022, and push the first round… Continue reading Eagles 2022 Early Draft Need Preview, With Potential First Rounders
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.