The data-driven analysts look down on mouth-breathing jocks engaging in confirmation bias and word salad trying to parse Cover-3 buzz vs. cloud. For the tape grinders, the analytics nerds only believe in the numbers and don’t care about the “how” or “why.” They couldn’t tell you a thing about real football, just what’s scribbled on the papers in their mom’s basement. Of course, they’re both wrong, at least about the the other side, and what’s more, in order to form a full picture of what’s happening, it’s essential to take into account both sides of the equation, no math pun intended.
Ranking the premier talent in the NFL: Start at the quarterback position with Lamar Jackson
