Audibles & Analytics Podcast Network

Jon and Shaad get deep into the evaluation of Pitt DT Calijah Kancey, before weighing how B.J. Ojulari's skill set translates to the NFL, and whether Siaka Ika can reach his 3-down potential as a pro.

Jon and Shaad get deep into the evaluation of Pitt DT Calijah Kancey, before weighing how B.J. Ojulari's skill set translates to the NFL, and whether Siaka Ika can reach his 3-down potential as a pro.

Jon tackles the evaluations of Iowa defensive end Lukas Van Ness and Georgia edge defender Nolan Smith. How much should college production matter for edge defenders? What stats should we look at? What context do those production numbers need to be properly utilized in evaluation? Is size/weight a big detriment for edge defenders?

Jon dives into his history scouting edge defenders in the NFL Draft, and what his evaluation of Myles Murphy & Tyree Wilson look like compared to consensus. Does Murphy have the traits to become a top tier edge rusher in the NFL? Why did he struggle so much in space at the college level? Wilson's power is wild to watch on tape! But how many edge rushers win primarily with power in the NFL? And should we be concerned with how raw Wilson is at almost 23 years old?

Jon is joined by Next Gen Stats researcher Taylor Kyles to break down 8 potential AFC playoff teams making the case for and against each squad as a Super Bowl contender. Jon also forgot to break down the Chiefs (lol), so here are his notes on KC:

Argument For The Chiefs as a contender:

Quite easily the best offense in the NFL. No team is close to their EPA/dropback. They run the ball better this season, and neutral pass rate is outstanding, one of best teams in NFL at throwing in neutral spots. JuJu improving as a top option as well.

Argument Against Chiefs as a contender:

Their defense is not to typical championship standards. 21st in EPA/play and 22nd in EPA/dropback. Spags and Chris Jones are carrying them. Nick Bolton and L’Jarius Snead are good, but not a ton of talent. Young CBs Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams, and Jaylen Watson are huge question marks. How they play will be big in the postseason.

Jon & Paul discuss the evolution of Bowles' defense, Devin White's improved play, Jamel Dean's breakout season, the balanced game of JTS and more

Why did Mike Evans get just 4 targets against the Steelers? What can the Bucs do to get their playmakers more involved? How are the coaches making it more difficult for Bucs to find explosive plays in the run and pass game? Also, the Bucs defense was sloppier than it should have been on Sunday. But several players are improving and stood out in a positive light as well.

Introduction to Audibles & Analytics, then breaking down every Week 2 matchup with scouting takeaways and key stats.

Any hope for the Colts and Bengals? Which defense does Jon think is arguably the league's best right now? Some cool wrinkles in the Commanders offense, context to Aidan Hutchinson's 3-sack game, several unsung defensive studs, concerns on the Rams and Bucs, ranking the rookie WRs through two weeks and more.