Unexpected Points

Kevin breaks down the latest tape vs analytics war on social media, which he helped start by posting an interview with Titans GM Jon Robinson where he sounded skeptical of analytics value. Plus, answering listener questions.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Pre-roll, Intro music

01:07 Details on the pod, QB GOAT Preview

02:37 Jon Robinson's misguided view on analytics

12:30 Kwesi Adofo-Mensa's holistic view on analytics

17:51 Is Robinson a great GM?

27:50 Mailbag

Kevin counts down the best statistical resumes for quarterbacks in NFL history, starting with numbers 50 through 41.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Pre-roll

00:47 Intro Music

01:07 Explanation of QB GOAT Methodology

09:06 Honorable mentions outside the top-50

12:40 No. 50: Billy Kilmer

13:34 No. 49: Bobby Layne

17:23 No. 48: Randall Cunningham

20:35 No. 47: Daunte Culpepper

23:03 No. 46: Trent Green

27:10 No. 45: Steve McNair

31:47 No. 44: Bert Jones

33:50 No. 43: Joe Theismann

37:37 No. 42: John Hadl

39:15 No. 41: Bob Griese

Kevin looks over the greatest tight end career to decide if Rob Gronkowski is the greatest of them all. Plus, words of wisdom from Mike Tomlin and an update on a potential indefinite suspension for Deshaun Watson.

Kevin talks with the NFL's director for data analytics about his work to improve the league's quality pf play, officiating, hiring practices and injury prevention.

Kevin goes through recent PFF research of the effect of perfect coverage, gives the pluses and minuses of different QB stats and talks about the conflicts of politics on social media for sports reporters.

Kevin talks to Adam Beard, Cubs Director of High Performance, about the lessons learned with his time in a similar role with the Browns and how sports science has impacted the NFL.

Kevin discusses the news from the previous week, with a focus on what the mainstream narratives might be missing.

Kevin and Josh give their best ideals for the NFL that media and football guys would consider cancellable.

Kevin goes through the news of the week.

Carnegie Mellon professor and creator of nflscrapR talks with Kevin about the trend in NFL analytics, what he's learned working with tracking data and where analysis goes wrong.