TFE contributor Casan Scott gives us a last look at the physiology behind the NFL Combine, analyzing position by position to give us a better understanding of exactly what the numbers really mean coming out of INDY each and every year. If you missed the introduction to this series, here's a quick link that will catch you up to speed - Click … [Read more...]
The Physiology behind the NFL Combine – DL & LB
TFE contributor Casan Scott looks at the physiology behind the NFL Combine, analyzing position by position to give us a better understanding of exactly what the numbers really mean coming out of INDY each and every year. If you missed the introduction to this ongoing series, here's a quick link that will catch you up to speed - Click … [Read more...]
Dodging “THE TURK” or How to survive NFL roster cuts – Part 2
We looked at one factor per position on the offensive side of the ball that might allow an NFL player on the “bubble” of his roster to secure one of the last spots on a club’s 53 man roster. Quarterbacks showing smarts, wide receivers with return skills, running backs bringing a different element, tight ends capable at the line of scrimmage, and … [Read more...]
Scouting Football Talent – 1 thing overlooked at every position
With the launch of the NEW Optimum Scouting - FBX tool on TheFootballEducator.com, I thought it would be appropriate to delve into some of the intricacies of scouting football talent at the professional level. My experience as the Director of College Scouting and General Manager of the Denver Broncos would allow me to listen to thousands of NFL … [Read more...]
Impact Tackles & the need for more Comprehensive Stats in the NFL
By Matt Hamilton There are perhaps no two bigger pet peeves for evaluators who watch countless hours of film than players who receive too much credit from the fans and mainstream media, and players who receive too little. The problem is that often times the differences in players are just too difficult to quantify. Even certain positions that lead … [Read more...]
Big (D)efense in Big D needed for the 2014 Dallas Cowboys
For me the situation in Dallas is pretty obvious. If we have any semblance of a Defense that can stop teams, the Cowboys have a very decent chance. It certainly isn't a given that we will. I think we all know that by now. Losing Sean Lee put a huge damper on my enthusiasm for the coming season. Not going to lie to you. Linebackers Sean Lee … [Read more...]
Is there such a thing as an NFL rookie being TOO vocal?
Calvin Pryor was selected 18th overall in this years NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Since then, he's not been a rookie to shy away from attention or afraid to talk a big game. Twelve days after becoming a professional football player, he engaged in a Twitter war with fellow first round pick (10th overall to the Lions) Eric Ebron, drawing a great … [Read more...]
Quantifying Jadeveon Clowney’s Combine Using Probabilistic Distributions
By Casan Scott - Baylor University Jadeveon Clowney is thought of as a “once-in-a-decade” or even “once-in-a-generation” pass rushing talent by many. Once the top rated high school talent in the country, Clowney has retained that distinction through 3 years in college football’s most dominant conference. Super-talents like Clowney have … [Read more...]
Newly Retired Jaguars LB Suffered On-field Stroke
Russell Allen is only 27 years old and has been forced to retire from the NFL. He was surprisingly released by the Jaguars on April 17th after a relatively good season. Allen made a statement today announcing his retirement and explaining the reason why he was released by his former team. The 2009 undrafted free agent out of San Diego State … [Read more...]
NFL Draft: The Evolution of the Strong Safeties
NFL Draft: Strong Safety Spotlight For many years, teams in the NFL had a free safety who was a good cover guy with good ball skills and an in-the-box safety that was basically a slightly more athletic (and smaller) version of a linebacker. The job of the in-the-box safety was to be quick enough to get from his safety position, up into the tackle … [Read more...]