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Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points joins the podcast and discusses his recent research. We talk about the combine, evaluating draft prospects, and how teams spent their draft capital in 2023. https://unexpectedpoints.substack.com/ Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with the promo code SUMER at MANSCAPED.com!

Eric Eager (@ericeager_) and Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) discuss the current state of the art in modeling coaching at the NFL level, including play calling, decision making, discipline, development, and more. The guys also discuss expectations for the new coaching hires around the league, and Eric says that he would offer two first-round picks for Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay every offseason. Get 2...

Senior Data Scientist Adam Vonder Haar joins the show to talk about his experience working for NFL teams and how analytics plays a part of the day to day workings of an NFL team.

Eric 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?

Parker Fleming (@statsowar) hosts the show today to discuss some research in progress regarding changes in gameplan and strategy from week to week, and what that can tell us about team strength and strategy.

Eric and Thomas discuss the fifth-year option decisions, including Chase Young and Jordan Love. They talk about the Commanders and Falcons going into the season with mid-round picks from 2022 at quarterback, and what that means for their GMs and head coaches.

Sumer Sports data scientist Quinn MacLean joins the show to discuss college to pro projections, late round draft value, and which rookie quarterbacks might be 2023 breakout candidates.

Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff summarize the events of the 2023 NFL Draft through both an analytical and traditional scouting lens.

Join Thomas Dimitroff and Eric Eager as they break down all of the action during round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Tej Seth and Parker Fleming take over the show in advance of the draft to break down the wisdom of crowds, reaches and steals in the draft, and a mock draft!

Eric and Thomas discuss the top five linebackers in the 2023 NFL Draft: Drew Sanders, Jack Campbell, Trenton Simpson, Daiyan Henley, and Henry To'oTo'o. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.

Eric and Thomas discuss the top five defensive backs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Devon Witherspoon, Christian Gonzalez, Deonte Banks, Brian Branch, and Joey Porter Jr. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.

Eric and Thomas discuss the top five defensive linemen in the 2023 NFL Draft: Jalen Carter, Will Anderson, Tyree Wilson, Calijah Kancey and Lukas Van Ness. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.

Eric and Thomas discuss the top five offensive linemen in the 2023 NFL Draft: Peter Skoronski, Paris Johnson Jr., Darnell Wright, Anton Harrison, and Broderick Jones. The guys talk about athleticism versus production, positional value, and development.

Eric and Thomas discuss the top five tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft: Michael Mayer, Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta, Luke Musgrave and Darnell Washington. The guys talk about traits, analytics, and the subjective things that go into evaluating the position.

Eric and Thomas discuss the top five wide receivers in the 2023 NFL Draft: Quinten Johnston, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison and Josh Downs. The guys talk about traits, analytics, and the subjective things that go into evaluating the position.

Eric and Thomas discuss the top five running backs in 2023 NFL Draft class: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Zach Charbonnet, Devon Archane, Tank Bigsby. The guys talk about traits, analytics, and the subjective things that go into evaluating the position.

Eric and Thomas discuss what happens at the league meetings, the Lamar Jackson situation with the Ravens, DeAndre Hopkins' market (or lack thereof), Odell Beckham Jr. and Ezekiel Elliott.

Eric and Thomas discuss the four top quarterback prospects: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis.

For 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.

Eric 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.

Eric 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.

Eric and Thomas talk about the news of the past few days, before honing in on the Panthers-Bears trade and what teams look for when evaluating quarterbacks.

Eric and Thomas talk about the league's news, which is generally centered around both NFL quarterbacks on the move and the rookie class. What does Aaron Rodgers potentially bring to the Jets? What is the situation with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? What are the intangible elements of quarterbacks.

Eric Eager (@ericeager_) is joined by Parker Fleming (@statsowar) and Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) to discuss last week's combine and what it means for this upcoming offseason. The guys also discuss this week's news, including Derek Carr signing with the Saints.