Kevin Colbert Still Skeptical Of Analytics: ‘Can’t Quantify’ The Intangible

Kevin ColbertKevin Colbert thinks analytics have their place. But the NFL leans on data instead of the eye test. As he’s mentioned before, Colbert appeared on the All Things Covered podcast to give his thoughts on the numbers-crunching world football has become.

“I know we live in an analytic, objective world right now, and that’s cool,” Colbert told hosts Bryant McFadden and Patrick Peterson. “I get it. But that’s kind of where things are going. And all due respect. I understand that. But you guys know this ’cause you played at that level, you’re not thinking about [analytics]. That ball’s snapped, you’re reacting.”

An old-school scout who grew up learning football in the 80s, his approach…