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No moral victories

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 353 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Football NFL Analysis Game Recap
  1. Jordan Love played well in the game, but the Green Bay Packers lost to the Atlanta Falcons 25-24.
  2. The Packers' defense struggled and key players were missing, impacting their performance.
  3. Despite Love's strong performance, the Packers failed to create the necessary infrastructure for success in the game.

Why Ben Johnson is atop the coaching wish list

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 176 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Coaching NFL Team Dynamics Leadership
  1. Ben Johnson is a highly sought-after coaching candidate for his innovative play design and dynamic offense building skills.
  2. Being an effective leader in the NFL is not just about X's and O's, but also about instilling belief, accountability, and demanding excellence from players.
  3. Johnson's coaching style is marked by fearlessness in playcalling and an emphasis on detail, communication, and creativity to maximize player skill-sets.

Who Really Won Christmas Day? The NBA, NFL, or Netflix?

Huddle Up • 11 implied HN points • 27 Dec 24
🎾 Sports NBA NFL Ratings Media Christmas
  1. The NBA has traditionally been the main sports attraction on Christmas Day. It has built a strong audience over the years for their holiday games.
  2. The NFL is gaining popularity and has started to compete with the NBA for viewership on Christmas. This shows that preferences in sports are shifting.
  3. Netflix is also becoming a competitor for viewers on Christmas, highlighting how streaming services are changing how people spend their holiday time.

Trap Check

MatchQuarters • 255 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Football Analysis Defense NFL Strategy
  1. The Chiefs' success formula in the modern game includes having a great QB, elite offense, and a middle-of-the-road defense that produces timely turnovers.
  2. The Chiefs have drafted strategically, with over half of their starters and eight of their 11 defensive starters drafted within the past three years.
  3. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been successful in creating a defense that leverages talent and uses MOFO coverages to play a bend-don't-break style.

A chat with Tom Silverstein on what's next for the Packers and Aaron Rodgers

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 255 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Football NFL Players Teams
  1. GM Brian Gutekunst and the Packers are prepared to move on from Aaron Rodgers and start with Jordan Love.
  2. The Packers' handling of Rodgers' contract has given him a lot of leverage in the situation.
  3. There are predictions the situation with Rodgers could drag on through the NFL Draft, with potential trade options beyond the New York Jets.

The Work of Tony Siragusa

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 137 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🎾 Sports Obituaries NFL TV shows
  1. The writer aims to secure more paid subscriptions and increase publication frequency to explore varied aspects of 'the work.'
  2. The writer questions the value of paid content in a world saturated with freely-accessible material and the potential impact of AI on content creation.
  3. The obituary covers the multifaceted life and career of former NFL player Tony Siragusa, highlighting his diverse achievements on and off the field.

The 2023 OL almanac

Trench Warfare • 218 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🎾 Sports NFL Offensive Line Rankings Analysis
  1. The 2023 OL Almanac is now updated with changes in starting lineups.
  2. Experience levels, age rankings, draft capital, and unit weight are important factors in analyzing offensive line units.
  3. The Colts, Falcons, and Chiefs have some of the most athletic offensive line units based on the Relative Athletic Score (RAS).

The 2023 True Sack Rate (TSR): Week 3 Update

Trench Warfare • 198 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Analysis NFL Player evaluation
  1. The True Sack Rate (TSR) metric evaluates sack quality based on different factors like skill, move, and athleticism.
  2. TSR differentiates sacks into categories like Rare High Quality (RHQ), High Quality (HQ), Low Quality (LQ), and Coverage/Cleanup, providing insights into player performance.
  3. Through TSR analysis of edge rushers, players like Rashan Gary and Dennis Gardeck stand out with impressive sack scores and performances.

True Pressure Score (TPS): Grading the the top 22 in pressures through the first seven weeks of the season

Trench Warfare • 138 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🎾 Sports NFL Statistics Player evaluation
  1. True Pressure Score (TPS) is a metric used to evaluate pass-rushers based on different types of pressures.
  2. The Pressure Quality Ratio (PQR) measures the efficiency of pass-rushers by comparing high quality pressures to low quality pressures.
  3. Players like Crosby and Hutchinson lead in TPS, while Garrett and Carter stand out in PQR with high efficiency ratios.

Preseason 2024 NFL Mock Draft

The Draft Scout • 117 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Football NFL
  1. The post discusses a Preseason 2024 NFL Mock Draft.
  2. College football is back and the draft is analyzed using ESPN's Football Power Index.
  3. Readers can subscribe for more mock drafts, big boards, betting picks, and content from The Draft Scout team.