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draft fmSumerSports College Football All-American TeamSam is joined by SumerSports College Football Analyst, Quinn MacLean, to discuss SumerSports' All-American Team2024-12-1220 min
Stats & SchemeNFL Week 13 Review!Shawn and Sam review NFL Week 13 using SumerSports advanced tracking from an advanced data and film perspective.Eagles vs. Ravens:1:15Vikings vs. Cardinals: 5:20Steelers vs. Bengals: 13:10Chargers vs. Falcons: 16:35Bills vs. 49ers: 19:15Seahawks vs. Jets: 24:25Commanders vs. Titans:: 26:30Colt vs. Patriots: 29:40Panthers vs. Buccaneers: 33:45 Rookie of the Year: 38:252024-12-0341 minStats & SchemeContenders, surprise teams, scheme trends, and more!Shawn Syed, Sam Bruchhaus, and Lindsay Rhodes team up for a SumerSports Show crossover episode. The three talk about contenders, surprise teams, scheme trends, top assistant coaches, and the league’s next MVP.2024-11-281h 09Stats & SchemeNFL Week 12 Review!Shawn and Sam review NFL Week 12 using SumerSports’ computer vision metrics and a film perspective.Bryce Young’s big day: 1:30 How did Anthony Richardson play?: 7:20Checking in on the Texans offense: 11:35Caleb Willians: 16:40Miami’s win streak: 21:45Washington’s offense: 27:00Seattle’s defense: 29:40The Eagles have won seven straight: 33:152024-11-2641 minStats & SchemeNFL Week 11 Review!Shawn and Sam Bruchhaus review NFL Week 11 using SumerSports’ computer vision combined with a film perspective.Why Computer Vision?: 3:30Chiefs-Bills: 10:45Bengals-Chargers: 12:30Falcons-Broncos: 16:30Rams-Patriots: 22:20Seahawks-49ers: 25:50Packers-Bears: 30:00Colts-Jets: 31:30Ravens-Steelers: 35:502024-11-1942 min
SumerSports ShowJa'Marr Chase, Brandon Aiyuk and the Current WR MarketSumerSports Director of Football Operations, and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff and his co-host, Lindsay Rhodes, discuss the state of the Wide Receiver market and the signings that happened this summer.2024-09-0443 minSumerSports ShowRealistic Expectations for Starting Rookie QBsIt's a new era for the SumerSports Show! Lindsay Rhodes takes over for Eric Eager as the host with Thomas Dimitroff. Thomas and Lindsay discuss DeShaun Watson's contract restructure, the Patriots QB situation and the three rookie starting QBs.2024-08-3059 minSumerSports ShowScouting Tight Ends w/ Fmr. Chicago Bears GM Phil Emery | Sumer Scout Deep DiveSumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Chicago Bears General Manager, Phil Emery, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.2024-08-2748 minSumerSports ShowScouting Linebackers w/ Fmr. Cincinnati Bengals & Oakland Raiders DC Chuck Bresnahan | Sumer Scout Deep DiveSumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders Defensive Coordinator, Chuck Bresnahan, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-quarterbacks-key-traits-and-challenges-in-developing-the-position/2024-08-231h 25SumerSports ShowScouting Quarterbacks w/ Fmr. New York Jets General Manager John Idzik | Sumer Scout Deep DiveSumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former New York Jets General Manager, John Idzik, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-quarterbacks-key-traits-and-challenges-in-developing-the-position/2024-08-211h 08SumerSports ShowScouting Defensive Backs w/ Fmr. Minnesota Vikings Scout Jeff Robinson | Sumer Scout Deep DiveSumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Minnesota Vikings scout, Jeff Robinson, for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-cornerbacks-key-traits-position-specifics-and-how-data-can-help/2024-08-201h 06SumerSports ShowScouting Defensive Linemen w/ Fmr. Chicago Bears Director of Player Personnel Bobby DePaul | Sumer Scout Deep DiveSumerSports President of Football Operations and former Atlanta Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, interviews SumerSports scout and former Chicago Bears Director of Player Personnel, Bobby DePaul for the Sumer Scout Deep Dive series. In this series, Thomas Dimitroff sits down with his scouting staff to discuss their football journey and how they evaluate positions in the NFL.Article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/scouting-interior-defensive-linemen-key-traits-development-and-players-to-watch/2024-08-2059 min
SumerSports ShowThe Class Play - Justin Jefferson's Massive Contract and its Effects on the WR MarketSam Bruchhaus, a Data Scientist at SumerSports, walks you through the key components of WR Justin Jefferson's groundbreaking extension agreement with the Minnesota Vikings, then discusses its downstream effects on WR CeeDee Lamb's negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys and WR Ja'Marr Chase's negotiations with the Cincinnati Bengals.2024-06-1330 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports #NFLDraft2024 Reaction ShowEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #NFLDraft2024 as only they can.1:42 The #Falcons select Michael Penix20:50 The #Vikings trade up for J.J. McCarthy28:30 The #Broncos take Bo Nix at 1233:40 The #Patriots stay at 3 and take Drake Maye43:50 No quarterbacks taken rounds 2-449:00 Favorite draft classes2024-04-2953 minSumerSports Show#NFLDraft Day 2 PreviewEric Eager brings on data scientists Sam Bruchhaus, Ben Brown and Tej Seth to go over some notable trades on Day 1, what the betting markets could tell us about day 2 and more.https://sumersports.com/subscribe/ We are proud to be brought to you by Underdog Fantasy, the industry's leader in fantasy gaming experiences. Use promo code SUMER to get a 100% match up to $100 dollars when you join today.https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sumer-sports2024-04-2750 minSumerSports ShowREBROADCAST: SumerSports #NFLDraft2024 Live ShowJoin SumerSports CEO and former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and SumerSports VP of Research and Development Eric Eager as they bring cutting-edge analysis and analytics to the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.The hosts are joined by SumerSports' Ben Brown, Sam Bruchhaus, Tej Seth, and Shawn Syed live from Detroit, along with other guests from the industry, including former players and agents. Whether we are your primary viewing experience, or your second screen, we at Sumer will offer a unique experience for fans, fantasy players, bettors, journalists, and other analysts.https://sumersports.com...2024-04-264h 13
SumerSports ShowThe Class Play - Michael Penix Jr. (w/ Asa Arnold)Sam Bruchhaus is joined by fellow data scientist Tej Seth as well as special guest Asa Arnold to discuss Asa's recent article on Michael Penix Jr.: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/the-tour-of-the-top-four-appendix-michael-penix-jr/2:01 - One Word for Penix4:51 - Penix's pros and cons10:58 - Most Intriguing Game(s)17:29 - Closest Comps for Penix23:02 - Best Fits40:44 - Best Single Game CFB Performances2024-04-2450 minSumerSports ShowThe Class Play - Caleb WilliamsSam Bruchhaus brings on data scientists Ben Brown and Tej Seth to expand on his article on Caleb Williams: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/the-tour-of-the-top-four-caleb-williams/2:29 - One Word for Williams6:08 - Williams' Pros and Cons12:38 - Most Intriguing Game(s)21:00 - Closest Comps for Williams26:55 - Best Fits38:00 - Favorite QB Prospects All Time2024-04-1844 min
SumerSports ShowStats & Scheme - What Do General Manager Trends Tell Us About The 2024 NFL Draft?Shawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss Tej's article on GM trends and what they could mean for this year's draft: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/what-general-manager-trends-might-tell-us-about-the-2024-nfl-draft/1:10 - Intro to GM Trends7:00 - Top 10 Picks13:22 - Past the Top 1040:50 - Statschis?2024-04-1643 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports #NFLDraft2024 Mailbag EpisodeEric Eager and Tej Seth answer listener questions ahead of the 2024 #NFLDraft.2024-04-121h 08SumerSports ShowThe Class Play - Drake MayeSam Bruchhaus is joined by fellow data scientists Ben Brown and Tej Seth to discuss Drake Maye's statistical profile and how he fits in to the quarterback class. Check out the SumerSports NFL Draft Rookie Guide here: https://sumersports.com/2024-nfl-rookie-guide/2:38 - Ben's Underrated QB4:37 - One Word to Describe Maye8:20 - Maye's Pros and Cons15:13 - UNC's Most Interesting Game27:10 - Maye's Comps32:55 - Best Fits for Maye45:46 - Favorite Safety Prospects All Time2024-04-0352 minSumerSports ShowStats & Scheme - 10 Things We Learned From the SumerSports Rookie Draft GuideShawn Syed and Tej Seth discuss their top 10 takeaways from the upcoming SumerSports NFL Rookie Draft Guide. Visit Sumersports.com/subscribe to get your Rookie Draft Guide emailed to you!0:10 - Draft Guide Preview4:58 - Quarterback Takeaways16:16 - Running Back Takeaways20:06 - Wide Receiver Takeaways32:37 - Tight End Takeaways34:08 - Dynasty Discussion2024-04-0139 minSumerSports ShowThe Class Play - J.J. McCarthySam Bruchhaus is joined by Tej Seth to discuss Sam's article on J.J. McCarthy: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/the-tour-of-the-top-four-j-j-mccarthy/1:18 - Underrated QBs in the draft6:51 - McCarthy in one word12:12 - McCarthy's pros and cons18:20 - Michigan's most intriguing games23:55 - McCarthy's comps33:32 - McCarthy's best fits41:47 - Favorite OL Prospect2024-03-2747 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Saturday #NFL TalkEric Eager and Ben Brown discuss the #Chiefs trade of L'Jarius Sneed, the #Titans outlook, what the #Steelers will do at quarterback, the #Browns signing Jerry Jeudy, and the #NFLDraft2024 market.0:35 March Madness talk5:30 Justin Fields traded to #Steelers6:12 L'Jaruis Sneed traded to #Titans15:02 some bullish #Titans takes17:40 #Steelers quarterback discussion20:20 #Browns and Jerry Jeudy discussion26:14 #NFLDraft2024 market discussion2024-03-2345 minSumerSports ShowFree Agency Frenzy RecapEric Eager and SumerSports Data Scientist Ben Brown discuss the #NFL week that was, before looking to the futures and draft markets for insights.1:11 Ben and Eric talk about #NFL Free Agency2:15 Were the #Vikings the most compelling team this week?9:32 A Peter King story11:50 #Patriots talk15:05 #Commanders talk16:30 A look at the #NFLDraft betting markets23:52 Should the #NFL change their offseason schedule?25:30 Some love for the Houston #Texans29:35 the NFC championship market37:45 the AFC championship market2024-03-1645 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Legal Tampering Period ShowEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the news around the legal tampering period, which opened this afternoon. Where do the top players go? Will the Chiefs trade L'Jarius Sneed? Do the Vikings retain Kirk Cousins? All this and more.0:36 Show intro2:53 Chris Jones signed by #Chiefs11:35 #Raiders sign Christian Wilkins20:04 Kirk Cousins moves to Atlanta #Falcons29:43 Saquon signs with the #Eagles2024-03-1137 minSumerSports ShowThe SumerSports Show Moves to Sirius XM. Draft Talk. Vibes.Eric Eager and SumerSports Data Scientist Ben Brown talk about tonight's debut on Sirius XM, various things Eric learned at the combine, what the two guys learned at Sloan, and what's happening in the markets as the draft approaches in a month and a half.0:35 Programming announcements1:40 Ben Brown joins the show2:20 Eric recaps the last two weeks of NFL events for him7:36 Eric is excited for some analytics staffers around the league15:10 The 2024 #NFLDraft quarterback class24:35 What do the #Vikings do?29:22 What about Michael Penix and Bo Nix?38:35 What do...2024-03-0851 minSumerSports Show#SBLVIII Recap. Offseason Preview.Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Chiefs victory over the #49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. The guys talk about where the two teams go from here and discuss what's next for the podcast.0:34 Recap of the #Chiefs #SBLVIII win6:29 What's next for the #Chiefs?15:55 What's next for the #49ers?29:04 What's next for the SumerSports Show2024-02-1232 minSumerSports ShowStats & Scheme: Biggest Questions for 49ers-ChiefsTej Seth and Shawn Syed bring their biggest questions for the upcoming 49ers-Chiefs game. Get your Big Game Breakdown here: https://sumersports.com/big-game-breakdown/0:01:39 - 49ers Offense vs. Chiefs Defense0:17:55 - Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense0:26:27 - General Questions2024-02-0642 min
Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fansMaking Monsters: A chat with Eric Eager of SumerSports on the Bears season and futureTaylor Doll chats with VP of SumerSports Eric Eager (@ericeager_); @SumerSports is a program used by NFL teams to help with analysis in roster management; they have also grown to create analytical tools for media and fans. Eric talks about Justin Fields and what the strengths and weaknesses were this season, the defense and what made them turn around. Plus, they take a look ahead at the off-season moves that could be best for Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-01-1159 minSumerSports ShowEberflus stays, Carroll and Vrabel go, as #NFL Black Monday Extends into the WeekEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Titans letting Mike Vrabel go, the #Seahawks parting ways with Pete Carroll, and the #Bears keeping Matt Eberflus.2:41 Thoughts on the day's news3:49 Underrepresented candidates in the current hiring cycle7:58 Vrabel fired by the #Titans19:02 Pete Carroll steps down from #Seahawks33:24 #Bears keep Eberflus, fire offensive staffDownload the free SumerSports Playoff Preview here: NFL Playoff Preview | SumerSports2024-01-1037 minSumerSports ShowStats & Scheme - Episode 19Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look over the SumerSports Playoff Preview to talk about one topic for each team:0:15 - Playoff Preview2:11 - Saturday Games9:26 - Sunday Games24:10 - Monday Night Football29:23 - Ravens & 49ers2024-01-0936 minSumerSports Show#NFL Week 10 ReviewEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review some games from week 10 of the #NFL season.1:37 Is John Harbaugh an issue in Baltimore?9:10 Cincinnati is taken down by the Texans19:54 #INDvsNE review - what's going on with Mac Jones27:10 #ATLvsARI review - what to do at quarterback?31:20 #DETvsLAC review - in-game decision-making clinic46:15 is Bill Belichick losing his steam?sumersports.comhttps://sumersports.com/the-zone/building-a-way-to-measure-nfl-coach-value/2023-11-1358 minSumerSports ShowHow Do Player Evaluations in the #NFL Evolve?Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the process of player evaluation, both from an analytical and traditional scouting lens. How much do these evaluations change? How much variability do they have amongst teams? What does a team do when they are looking to acquire a player they haven't evaluated in a long time?Check out sumersports.com for all of our content and unique player and team statististics.2023-10-1149 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Week in Review 9/22/2023Eric Eager reviews #NYGvsSF, talks about the #Cardinals' options in the next draft, what the #Falcons are doing with Kyle Pitts, and a preview of week 3.3:37 - #NYGvsSF review6:25 - offenses are less explosive, but almost as efficient12:43 - the Cardinals should take 2 quarterbacks in the draft?23:38 - why don't the #Falcons throw to Kyle Pitts?27:25 - preview of week 334:34 - answering listener questions2023-09-2239 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Week 1 PreviewEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff preview Detroit versus Kansas City, along with their favorite games of the week.1:15 DET vs. KC preview41:17 Favorite games of the weekend - DAL vs. NYG47:40 GB vs. CHI preview2023-09-0655 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Week in Review 9/1/2023Eric Eager reviews the week's NFL and CFB news and previews the next week at SumerSports.com.1:55 Intro to the podcast lineup for the fall3:41 Recap of CFB week 0/1 at Circa Sports8:14 T.J. Hockenson extension analysis12:17 Previewing #DETvsKC coaching matchup13:50 Why hasn't Justin Jefferson signed yet?16:30 Kicker news20:20 Nick Bosa and Chris Jones are holding out22:45 Trey Lance/Dak Prescott discussion24:50 Some Mike Tomlin #Steelers discussion26:15 Alex Ingold contract extension29:00 Jonathan Taylor to the PUP33:00 RIP to the legend, Gil Brandt2023-09-0236 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Week in Review 8/18/2023Eric Eager reviews the NFL week, talks about the Ryan Clark comments about Justin Jefferson versus George Pickens, the Green Bay Packers, and reviews the new Sumer website.3:20 Review of the week that was and a preview of the weekend6:45 Justin Jefferson versus George Pickens17:18 The bull case for the Green Bay Packers30:45 An intro to Sumer's new website!This podcast is proudly brought to you by Circa Sports. Play the Circa Million Pro Football Contest with six million in total prizes, quarterly payouts and one hundred percent payback. Top prize is one...2023-08-1835 minSumerSports ShowUsing Data to Find Angles in Sports with Rufus PeabodyPro sports better and co-founder of Unabated Sports Rufus Peabody (@RufusPeabody) joins the SumerSports show to talk about using analytics to find an angle in an increasingly sharp NFL market.1:40 Intro to Rufus4:20 A discussion of Rufus' time working for Las Vegas Sports Consultants6:40 The art and science of building sports betting models11:20 A discussion of regressing to the market12:55 A discussion of garbage time16:40 The Massey-Peabody rankings21:40 Removing noise - penalties25:10 How to trust the process when the variance isn't going your way28:40 Unabated34:58 Listener questions...2023-08-1743 minSumerSports ShowReview of Preseason Week 1, Manziel Doc, Houston Texans PreviewEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the preseason, the Eric Bieniemy situation, the Johnny Football documentary, and the 2023 Houston Texans.4:45 New SumerSports website!8:50 Preseason week 1 discussion from a GM's perspective14:23 Eric Bienemy's tough coaching23:50 Johnny Football documentary39:40 Eric is positive about the Texans. Thomas responds.This podcast is proudly brought to you by Circa Sports. Play the Circa Million Pro Football Contest with six million in total prizes, quarterly payouts and one hundred percent payback. Top prize is one million guaranteed. Visit circasports.com for more details.2023-08-1550 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Week in Review 8/11/2023 - Immaculate GridEric Eager reviews the NFL week that was, and provides his team tiers for the coming season. He also picks his seeding for the NFC and the AFC.NFC: https://twitter.com/ericeager_/status/1688316953432084480?s=20AFC: https://twitter.com/ericeager_/status/1688318867540512769?s=20 He finishes with an NFL immaculate grid: https://www.immaculategrid.com/football2:20 Announcements5:35 Takeaways from HOUvsNE 7:30 Bets for the night9:30 Review of MINvsSEA11:49 NFC tiers18:20 Eric's predictions: 1) DET 2) DAL 3) SEA 4) CAR 5) PHI 6) SF 7) GB19:15 Eric fields a question about parity24:24 AFC tiers31:34...2023-08-1147 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Discusses RPOsEric Eager and Shawn Syed discuss run pass options (RPOs), how they are an example of Simpson's paradox, and why they are difficult to track.2023-08-1013 minSumerSports ShowNFL Analytics and Teams to Watch For 2023 w/ Aaron SchatzNFL Analyst and Creator of DVOA Aaron Schatz joins the SumerSports Show to talk about how he uses advanced analytics to understand football better and preview some teams for the upcoming 2023 season.1:39 intro to Aaron Schatz3:30 where did Aaron get his start in football?6:15 DVOA and DYAR and a discussion of efficiency19:40 Using DVOA as a tool to assess the quality of a team over the course of a season27:10 2023 NFL Predictions27:25 Kansas City Chiefs Preview29:12 Baltimore Ravens Preview33:50 San Francisco 49ers Preview35:15 Minnesota Vikings Preview40:30 One team that...2023-08-0945 minSumerSports ShowREBROADCAST: Working in NFL Analytics with John TaorminaHappy Friday from us at SumerSports.Here, we rebroadcast an episode by Tej Seth, who is joined by former Atlanta Falcons Director of Football Data & Analytics. John talks about his time in Atlanta working for SumerSports CEO and co-host of this show, Thomas Dimitroff and the trends he's seeing around the league. John is currently the Director of Football Strategy and TruMedia.This podcast is proudly brought to you by Circa Sports. Play the Circa Million Pro Football Contest with six million in total prizes, quarterly payouts and one hundred percent payback. Top prize is one...2023-07-2857 minSumerSports ShowHow the NFL can Learn from the MLB's Analytics Revolution with Brett MeleTej Seth is joined by SumerSports Data Scientist Brett Mele to discuss how American football can benefit from the analytics revolution in Major League Baseball.1:01 Intro to Brett Mele7:30 What can football analytics learn from baseball analytics?11:26 Differences between football models and baseball models16:05 Do NFL teams need to have as big of analytics departments as MLB teams do?20:00 Brett is a Jets fan. What does he think of the Aaron Rodgers trade?28:16 Brett and Tej rank quarterbacks50:29 The guys sign offThis podcast is proudly brought to you by...2023-07-2751 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Week in Review 7/21/2023Eric Eager discusses the stories of the week; running back value, interior defensive linemen, and DeAndre Hopkins. He then previews the NFC West.0:40 Review of the NFL week2:17 How can we get running backs paid more?21:41 DeAndre Hopkins signs with Tennessee (finally)24:00 NFC West preview25:46 Seahawks preview28:30 49ers preview29:53 Rams preview32:07 Cardinals previewThis podcast is proudly brought to you by Circa Sports. Play the Circa Million Pro Football Contest with six million in total prizes, quarterly payouts and one hundred percent payback. Top prize is one million guaranteed...2023-07-2243 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Week in Review 7/14/2023Eric Eager talks about the Quinnen Williams extension and what that means for Chris Jones (and DeAndre Hopkins). The Quarterback documentary is discussed, as is a preview of the NFC North.2:07 SumerSports week in review6:53 Jets extend Quinnen Williams, defensive line value12:08 What happens with Chris Jones now? DeAndre Hopkins17:19 The Quarterback documentary 26:54 NFC North preview28:36 Bears preview31:52 Packers preview 37:14 Vikings preview40:24 Lions previewThis podcast is proudly brought to you by Circa Sports. Play the Circa Million Pro Football Contest with six million in total prizes, quarterly...2023-07-1548 minSumerSports ShowDecision Science in Football with Scott NestlerScott Nestler, Director of Research and Development at SumerSports, joins the podcast to discuss his recent research into the science behind decision-making in the NFL.2:26 intro to Scott Nestler5:36 a discussion of the book Mathletics12:14 an introduction of Scott's articles on decision theory16:02 decision trees and backward induction18:42 other applications of the expected value framework outside of football22:20 a discussion of Scott's second article: alternate strategies to problem solving26:30 maximin on the defensive side of the ball28:50 a preview of Scott's upcoming article in...2023-07-0831 minSumerSports ShowA Deep Dive on The Kyle Shanahan Offense w/ @SyedSchemesShawn Syed (Director of Comms at SumerSports) joins the show to talk about a recent article of his breaking down the San Francisco 49ers.1:27 Intro to Shawn Syed and his article on sumersports.com (sumersports.com/shanahan-schemes)3:28 How does Shawn know so much about the Shanahan offense?4:45 McVay offenses versus Shanahan offenses7:30 Setting up play action13:40 deception in general17:37 A discussion of San Francisco's personnel22:56 How wide receivers in the backfield change the math26:24 The quarterback question for the 49ers33:36 How are...2023-07-0545 minSumerSports ShowREBROADCAST: How Do NFL Teams Run Their Analytics Departments?Happy Independence Day from us at SumerSports.Here, we rebroadcast an episode by Parker Fleming and Adam Vonder Haar, titled "How Do NFL Teams Run Their Analytics Departments?". Vonder Haar, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys, talks about his experience working for NFL teams and how analytics plays a part of the day to day workings of an NFL team.This podcast is proudly brought to you by Circa Sports. Play the Circa Million Pro Football Contest with six million in total prizes, quarterly payouts and one hundred percent payback. Top prize is one million guaranteed. Visit...2023-07-0347 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports #NFL Week in Review 6/30/2023Eric Eager discusses the league's latest gambling issues, previews the AFC South, and takes listener questions.Use the promo code SUMER for 20% off at MANSCAPED.com2023-07-0154 minSumerSports ShowCody Alexander (@The_Coach_A) on the Intersection of Coaching and AnalyticsProlific author, analyst, and coach Cody Alexander joins the SumerSports Show to discuss his recent work in the Big Data Bowl, talk about how coaches can use analytics on and off the field, and preview some of the 2023 NFL Season.2:40 - The guys introduce Cody and talk about his background5:49 - Cody's Big Data Bowl experience is discussed8:06 - How can a team marry player acquisition and scheme?12:40 - Talking about average depth of target's evolution in the NFL17:15 - How many concepts from the college game are trickling up to the NFL game?2023-06-2847 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Week in Review w/ Tej SethEric Eager and Tej Seth discuss the week that was in the NFL, including a discussion about the Bills extensions, the NFL's gambling policy, more talk on running back value and contracts, and Trey Lance's situation in San Francisco.1:24 A review of the Bills situation post McDermott/Beane contract extension19:34 A discussion of Trey Lance's situation in San Francisco33:40 Should people buy the Broncos this year?39:05 A discussion of the recent gambling suspensions across the league47:05 More takes on running back contracts and how to get them paid moreUse the promo...2023-06-2455 minSumerSports ShowThomas Returns. The Guys Talk about the Rest of the Offseason.Eric Eager is joined by Thomas Dimitroff to talk about the current state of the NFL offseason. What does a GM do during the June and July months? How much is still left to figure out regarding each team's 53?0:54 Eric welcomes Thomas back to the show, they start discussing this time in the NFL offseason17:30 How much of the current team is decided at this time?34:39 What do teams do in crisis situations this time of year? What if a quarterback goes down? What kind of support does one have from ownership?49.16...2023-06-2057 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports #NFL Week in ReviewEric Eager talks about the news of the week as only he can, while taking questions from the listeners and previewing this week's USFL on top of it all.Timestamps:2:05: Running back metrics discussion7:41 Highlights from the week at sumersports.com8:41 Running back value and how the draft and league structure need to change for them to get paid more27:07 Discussion of linebacker movement using tracking data32:32 George Kittle's comments on Kyle Shanahan's approach to early downs39:32 Preview of week 10 of the USFL42:04 Questions from...2023-06-1748 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Live #NFL (Non-QB) DraftParker Fleming, Udit Ranasaria, Sean Clement, and Eric Eager embark on SumerSports first non-quarterback draft.For links to previous drafts, see:QB contract draft: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumersports-live-nfl-quarterback-contract-draft/id1648601469?i=1000615061357 Head coach draft: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumersports-nfl-head-coach-draft/id1648601469?i=1000615780480Save 20% at MANSCAPED.com with the promo code SUMER.2023-06-1356 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports #NFL Head Coach DraftTej Seth (tejfbanalytics), Parker Fleming (@statsowar), and Eric Eager (@ericeager_) do a draft of #NFL head coaches for the next five years.Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with the promo code SUMER at MANSCAPED.com!2023-06-0657 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Live #NFL Quarterback Contract DraftTej Seth (@tejfbanalytics), Parker Fleming (@statsowar), and Eric Eager (@ericeager_) go six rounds selecting NFL quarterbacks and their contracts.Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with the promo code SUMER at MANSCAPED.com!2023-05-3047 minSumerSports ShowDHop is Released, the New Kickoff Rule, and Wide Receiver MetricsEric Eager (@ericeager_) discusses the news of the week, including the release of DeAndre Hopkins, the change in the kickoff rule, and his article on wide receiver metrics.The article: https://sumersports.com/the-zone/examining-wide-receiver-metrics/Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with the promo code SUMER at MANSCAPED.com!2023-05-2635 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show #NCAAF Modeling DiscussionEric Eager and Parker Fleming discuss their methods for modeling college football. They go over top-down modeling and bottoms-up approaches. How will realignment, along with the proliferation of NIL and the transfer portal, affect handicapping in the future?2023-05-1649 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports #NFLDraft2023 Live ShowJoin Thomas Dimitroff and Eric Eager as they break down all of the action during round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.2023-04-284h 26SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Mailbag EpisodeFor the 40th episode of the SumerSports Show, Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff answer listener questions, and talk about the direction of the show now that we're firmly into draft season.2023-03-2057 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Free Agency Show - Day 3Eric and Thomas discuss the news of the week, starting with Aaron Rodgers' stated desires to join the Jets, and finishing with a breakdown of each of the big signings, and what they mean for each team.2023-03-151h 57SumerSports ShowSumerSports Free Agency Show - Day 2Eric and Thomas discuss day one and two of free agency. Non-premium positions getting big bucks, tackles moving from one side to the other, and Aaron Rodgers to the Jets.2023-03-151h 06SumerSports ShowBreaking Down the NFL CombineSumerSports Director of Communications Shawn Syed (@SyedSchemes) joins Parker Fleming (@statsowar) to talk about the athleticism requirements of the recent shift in NFL schemes and how teams should approach the combine.2023-03-0251 minSumerSports ShowEvaluating Running Backs. Combine Preview.Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating running backs from both a traditional scouting approach and using analytical methods. They also preview the combine.2023-02-2846 minSumerSports ShowThe Franchise Tag Window Opens. What Should Teams Do About Daniel Jones, Lamar Jackson, and More?Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the franchise tag as an instrument for team building. They discuss the cases of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Orlando Brown, Lamar Jackson and others.2023-02-231h 09SumerSports ShowQuarterbacks, Team Building, and the DraftTej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are back filling in to talk about quarterbacks and the draft. Topics covered:How to balance film and statistics in evaluating playersWhich stats translate best from college to NFL successHow rookie contracts dictate teambuilding strategyThe Loser's CurseWhat should the Bears do with Justin Fields?A quick dive on each of the top QB prospects2023-02-211h 06
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They talk about analytical and traditional methods of evaluating the position, the surplus value associated with drafting one high, and why it's such a tough position to develop.2023-02-1450 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Super Bowl Preview ExtravaganzaEric Eager, Tej Seth and Parker Fleming preview #SBVLII as only SumerSports can, with in-depth analysis of the #Chiefs and the #Eagles. How did they get here? What edge does each team have? Are there bets to make ahead of the big game?2023-02-1241 minSumerSports ShowSumer Sports Show Super Bowl Preview Pt 2: Numbers and Notes EditionTej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are back to complete their two part preview of the Super Bowl. Topics Discussed:How the Chiefs handle the Eagles' stunts and attack the LBsWhy the Eagles shouldn't blitz Pat MahomesProp Bets And more!2023-02-0955 minSumerSports ShowSuper Bowl Preview Part 1: How Did We Get Here?Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are filling in this week to discuss how the Eagles and the Chiefs built their Super Bowl teams.Topics Discussed:Draft Swings and Misses by both TeamsHow bold strategies pay offBalancing future value and current successCollege Traits of Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts that caught teams' eyesRookie Contracts and Veteran ProductionAnd more!2023-02-071h 03SumerSports ShowTom Brady's Retirement. Analysis of Payton, Ryans and Reich Hires. News Across the League.Eric Eager, Thomas Dimitroff and Sean Clement discuss Tom Brady's retirement and Thomas' time with him in New England. They then dive into the three recent head coaching hires in Denver, Houston and Carolina, before musing about the Arizona and Indianapolis openings.2023-02-0253 minSumerSports ShowConference Championship Review, Building the Best WR RoomEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff go over the games this weekend, discuss what an Eagles/Chiefs Super Bowl means for team building, before moving on to a discussion of the wide receiver position through an analytical and traditional lens. Can we take lessons from basketball? What is the ideal receiving group?2023-01-3157 minSumerSports ShowPreview of Championship WeekendEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff preview the NFC and AFC Championship Games through the lens of an analytics guy and a former GM. How did the teams get here? Are they here for good?2023-01-2655 minSumerSports ShowReview of Championship Game Weekend, Interior OL EvaluationEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review this past weekend's games and then discuss how to evaluate interior offensive linemen using an analytical approach and a traditional scouting approach.2023-01-2347 minSumerSports ShowTitans Hire Ran Carthon. News from the League.Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about the Titans hiring of Ran Carthon to be their general manager. They also talk about Sean Payton to the Broncos as a possibility, along with the Roquan Smith deal in Baltimore.2023-01-191h 01SumerSports ShowReview of Super Wild Card Weekend and Tackle Evaluation!Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review the wacky weekend of football, before continuing their series on player valuation using analytics and traditional scouting. This week they look at offensive tackles.2023-01-1753 minSumerSports ShowWhat Does a Team Look for in a Head Coach?Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the process of hiring head coaches in the NFL. What is quantifiable? What is subjective? They answer copious amount of listener questions.2023-01-1357 minSumerSports ShowOverview of GM/HC Firings, Overview of Safety EvaluationEric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff go over the difficult decisions taking place for teams now that the regular season is over. They they talk about evaluating the safety position - Thomas' favorite position to evaluate when he was a scout - from both the analytical and traditional approach.2023-01-0949 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 18Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the Giants 2022 success, and what that means for Daniel Jones and Saquan Barkley. They also discuss what the Raiders should do now that they've moved on from Derek Carr, and the state of mid-tier quarterbacks in general. They finish by taking listener questions.2023-01-051h 08SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 17Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating the cornerback position from a traditional scouting approach and a analytical approach. They then preview Monday Night Football, the Bills versus the Bengals.2023-01-0359 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 16Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss whether or not the Chiefs should consider trading superstar interior player Chris Jones, the value in trading future picks, and the current situation with the Denver Broncos.2022-12-291h 11SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 15Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating linebackers using both analytical and scouting perspectives. They talk about Thomas' former draft picks, Deion Jones and De'Vondre Campbell, while previewing the linebackers in the Monday Night Football matchup between the Chargers and the Colts.2022-12-271h 04SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 14Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the price for an elite head coach, discuss the growth of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 2022 NFL rookie quarterback class, and take listener questions.2022-12-221h 08SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 13Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating interior defensive linemen using analytics and traditional scouting methods. They then preview MNF between the Rams and Packers.2022-12-2055 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 12Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss what the Lions should do with Jared Goff, what the Cardinals should do now with Kyler Murray's knee injury, and discuss algorithm aversion.2022-12-1553 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 11Eric and Thomas discuss the approaches for evaluating edge players using traditional scouting and analytical methods. They also preview the Patriots Cardinals Monday Night Football matchup.2022-12-1352 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 10Eric and Thomas are joined by former Texans Executive Vice President of Football Operations Jack Easterby2022-12-081h 11SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 9Eric and Thomas discuss changing an opinion on a player after he is drafted (Clay Matthews), in-game decision making, the Packers and Jordan Love, the Browns' run defense and identify up-and-coming talent in the analytics community.2022-11-301h 02SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 8Thanksgiving edition of the SumerSports Show! We talk about the Chargers, Zach Wilsons' benching, the Commanders, the Broncos and answer listener questions.2022-11-231h 11SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 7Eric and Thomas discuss modeling player evaluation using multiple different methods, compare the 2022 Minnesota Vikings to the 2021 Los Angeles Rams, determine what Jeff Saturday's win against the Raiders means, and answer listener questions.2022-11-171h 12SumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 6Eric and Thomas discuss scouting the top-end prospects versus the diamonds in the rough, whether we're aiming too high at the quarterback position, the Colts debacle and answer some listener questions.2022-11-1059 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 5Eric and Thomas discuss the history of football analytics in the wake of the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference, the state of 2021 quarterback class and how difficult it is to move on from a struggling quarterback, Mike Vrabel's secret sauce as the Titans head coach, and preview some week 9 games.2022-11-0346 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 4Eric and Thomas discuss the analytics surrounding the Chiefs' new approach to the wide receiver position, the Panthers-49ers trade, the current situation in Green Bay, Matt Ryan's benching, Nathaniel Hackett's future in Denver, coaching hires in general, and what to do when you value a player in the draft more highly than the market.2022-10-2747 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 3Thomas and Eric discuss offensive line evaluation and development, before talking about the current situation with the Carolina Panthers. They conclude with a discussion of the SBLIV rematch between the Chiefs and the 49ers.2022-10-1951 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 2Thomas and Eric record early this week due to being out of town. They discuss week 5 of the NFL season, including the close-game success of Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in his first year. They also touch on the state of player development in the NFL, and how Geno Smith fits into the current quarterback landscape, which is currently void of a middle class.2022-10-1056 minSumerSports ShowSumerSports Show Episode 1In the first episode of the SumerSports Show, Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about joining Sumer, the company's mission and the mission of the podcast. They follow it up with news around the league and make picks for the league's biggest games this weekend.2022-10-0647 min