Kevin Cole

Unexpected Points

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Unexpected Points takes a look at the NFL through a uniquely analytical lens and challenges our assumptions about the game. Each week, data scientist Kevin Cole discusses the topical and macro issues affecting football. www.unexpectedpoints.com

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Kevin Cole

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Lessons of Free Agency, Potential Fallout of the Deshaun Watson Decision 17.03.2022 57:39

Kevin talks through the main options for Watson and how the Falcons and Browns will deal with their QB situations going forward. Plus, rules for understanding free agency and what it all means for your favorite team. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Brady is Back, Cousins is Staying, Deshaun Watson talk 14.03.2022 56:31

Kevin talks about the ramifications of Brady's return, the Vikings taking the right path with Cousins and why he's particularly troubled by the discourse around Deshaun Watson. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Russell Wilson a Win-Win Trade, Rodgers Stays, How the Rest of the QB Carousel Plays Out 09.03.2022 29:06

Kevin gives his data-based takes on the Russell Wilson trade and why it works for both teams. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Analytical Winners and Losers of the 2022 NFL Combine 07.03.2022 45:01

Kevin goes through the results of his NFL Combine models for every offensive and defensive position. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

What NFL Combine Results Really Matter; Why Treylon Burks & Breece Hall are the WR1/RB1 01.03.2022 51:43

Kevin goes through his combine research on the measurements and drills that matter most for each position, plus why his modeling points to Treylon Burks and Breece Hall as the best prospects at their respective positions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Is Aaron Rodgers is too conservative when it counts? Kevin O'Connell saying the right things 22.02.2022 45:26

Kevin discusses the difference in good and bad answers on running the ball from new coaches and whether Aaron Rodgers is too conservative in the playoffs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Can Mike McDaniel make Tua the answer for the Miami Dolphins? 17.02.2022 1:01:43

Kevin talks with ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques about the Mike McDaniel hire, Tua's ceiling and a potential big-spending offseason for the Miami Dolphins. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Rams Win it All, Stafford Hall of Fame? 14.02.2022 49:34

Kevin reviews the numbers behind the Super Bowl and looks ahead at the implications for this offseason and next year. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Is Burrow Already Elite? Super Bowl Preview and Coaching Hires 08.02.2022 44:46

Kevin discusses the numbers behind the Super Bowl matchup and how confident he is that the different coaching hires will be successful. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Brady the GOAT Retires; The NFL's Broken Hiring Process 02.02.2022 40:00

Kevin discusses if the NFL's can fix the broken hiring process for minority coaches, plus a comparison of Tom Brady to GOATs of other sports, and why his career arc is so different. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Bengals Shock the World, Stafford To The Super Bowl 31.01.2022 47:13

Ben Brown joins Kevin to break down all the numbers and narratives behind the Conference Championships. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

The Analytics GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Coaching/GM Hiring Cycle 27.01.2022 1:09:24

PFF's Brad Spielberger joins Kevin to talk through all the GM and coaching hires, and what to expect in the coming week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Bills/Chiefs the Greatest Game Ever? Divisional Round Reviews 24.01.2022 1:02:43

Kevin and Ben review all the stats and narratives around the Division round. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Should the Seahawks trade Russ? Divisional Previews 20.01.2022 1:03:19

Ben Baldwin joins kevin to discuss the Seahawks future and the divisional round matchups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Rams Roll, Bills Blast, Wild Card Round Review 18.01.2022 1:06:28

Kevin reviews all the Wild Card round action with the numbers behind the narratives. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Solving the Vikings Offseason, Wild Card Previews & Best Bets 14.01.2022 1:06:02

Kevin and Ben break down the two paths the Vikings can take this offseason, plus previews of the Wild Card round. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Staley's Decisions, 49ers Contenders, Colts Out, NFL Week 18 Review 10.01.2022 1:22:34

Kevin and Ben talk through the most impactful games from Week 18 and their playoff implications. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Browns and Baker Navigating Transition, NFL Hiring Mistakes & Week 18 Best Bets 07.01.2022 53:23

Kevin goes through an article from the Ringer on NFL higher practices, highlights stat wars, and builds a plan for the Browns to navigate the offseason. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Bengals Roaring into the Playoffs, NFL Week 17 Review 04.01.2022 1:32:54

Kevin and Ben break down the week of NFL action with all the numbers behind the final scores. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Bucs Still No. 1, NFL Power Rankings, Week 17 Best Bets 31.12.2021 35:13

Kevin goes through market-based and his own NFL power rankings, highlighting the biggest differences in public perception and reality. Plus, he gives his Week 17 best bets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Chiefs are (again) the Super Bowl Favorites, MNF & Week 16 Review 28.12.2021 1:17:22

Kevin and Ben Brown go through the Week 16 slate of games with the biggest takeaways for futures and team strength. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Non-QB MVP: Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp, TNF Review, Week 16 Best Bets 24.12.2021 39:49

Kevin review TNF 49ers-Titans game, goes through his analysis on points added for non-QBs and gives some best bets for the weekend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Packers & Rodgers Flying High, NFL Week 15 & MNF Review 21.12.2021 1:40:36

PFF's Ben Brown joins Kevin to talk through the Week 15 games through MNF. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Chiefs Keep the Crown, TNF Chiefs-Chargers Review, Week 15 Best Bets 17.12.2021 43:46

Kevin breaks down the TNF matchup, who the Jags should hire as head coach and Week 15 best bets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe

Rams Prove They're in the Elite, MNF & Week 14 Review 14.12.2021 1:46:09

Kevin is joined by PFF's Ben Brown to talk through all the Week 14 action from an analytical perspective. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com/subscribe