Steve interviews Aaron Schatz(00:08:14) from Football Outsiders. Aaron and Steve go deep breaking down the 2018 Football Outsiders Almanac. Aaron talks about the 1 million season simulations that Football Outsiders does using their DVOA formula. Aaron explains why the Patriots are the top dog again, talks about a loaded NFC with 7 of the top 9 teams, and gives some sobering news to the Bills Mafia. Aaron also talks about the first round quarterback class and explains why Football Outsiders hates Josh Allen so much but loves Baker Mayfield. Aaron also looks back at the Eagles run to the Super Bowl and we look I give respect to Aaron's amazing coaching tree.
Also, Saints fan and Awful Announcing writer, Matt Yoder (00:53:06)stops by break down the 2018 New Orleans Saints (and talk a little bit about Awful Announcing). Matt and Steve look back at the devastating end to the 2017 Saints season, explain why they are still excited about Marcus Williams, and debate if Marcus Davenport was worth two first round picks. The guys also talk about the immortal Drew Brees, the 2017 draft class, and the best and worst case for the 2018 team.
Steve starts the show with a few plugs and then gets the show going quick. The book club looks ahead to a few books they will be covering in the fall including The Last Days of Letterman, The Big Guy, and Football for a Buck. The show ends with one last thing about the start of Hard Knocks.
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