2021 NFL analytics survey: Most and least analytically inclined teams, future GM candidates, more

[buno67]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32338821/2021-nfl-analytics-survey-most-least-analytically-inclined-teams-future-gm-candidates-more

 

Which NFL team is the most analytically advanced?

1. Cleveland Browns (17)
2. Baltimore Ravens (4)
3. Miami Dolphins (1)

Which team produces the highest level of analytics work?

1. Cleveland Browns (14)
2. Baltimore Ravens (3)
3. Buffalo Bills (2)
T4. Dallas Cowboys (1)
T4. Indianapolis Colts (1)
T4. Philadelphia Eagles (1)

Which team most incorporates analytics into its decision-making?

1. Cleveland Browns (11)
2. Baltimore Ravens (6)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (2)
T4. Green Bay Packers (1)
T4. New York Giants (1)
T4. Indianapolis Colts (1)
 

Which teams are among the top five most analytically inclined?

Cleveland Browns (22), Baltimore Ravens(22), Philadelphia Eagles (14), Buffalo Bills(12), Indianapolis Colts (8), Los Angeles Rams (6), Minnesota Vikings (4), San Francisco 49ers (4), Jacksonville Jaguars(3), Atlanta Falcons (2), Green Bay Packers(2), New England Patriots (2), Dallas Cowboys (1), Denver Broncos (1), Detroit Lions (1) and New York Jets (1)
 

Which player-level metric in the public sphere is most useful for player evaluation?

EPA-based metrics/Total QBR (6)
Pro Football Focus grades/WAR (3)
Pressure statistics (2)
Approximate Value (2)
Target rate (1)
Yards per attempt (1)

Seven voters abstained.

Expected points added (EPA) is a longstanding staple of football analytics work. The idea is to view the game through the lens of points as opposed to yards -- meaning it includes the context of down, distance, yard line and clock.

"EPA is probably the most available thing and is definitely something we use on a regular basis," an NFC analyst said. "Because I think it just further allows you to delve into player contribution -- what true value is within a play that may not be as easily decipherable given your generic box scores and production."
 

Among current NFL analytics staffers, who will first become an NFL GM, if any?

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Browns VP of football operations (8)
Dave Giuliani, Browns director, research & strategy (2)
Alec Halaby, Eagles VP of football operations & strategy (1)
Brian Hampton, 49ers VP of football administration (1)
Dennis Lock, Bills director of football research & strategy (1)
Andrew Healy, Browns VP of research & strategy (0.5)
Ken Kovash, Browns VP of player personnel process & development (0.5)

Seven voters abstained. An additional vote was cast for "someone from Cleveland."
 

 

[sdrawkcab321]

I’ve always said if we ever get good our coaching staff and front office will be raided by other teams. You come from as low as we were for that long it gets noticed by other owners and GMs and they will want whatever magic we have. 

[zelbell]

Didn’t Kwesi have some interviews last year? 
 

or at least some requests for interviews??

[Reginaldm9]

The upside about losing FO staff is that some of those hire aways get us comp picks. 

[sdrawkcab321]

9 minutes ago, zelbell said:

Didn’t Kwesi have some interviews last year? 
 

or at least some requests for interviews??

Yes panthers 

[buno67]

2 hours ago, Reginaldm9 said:

The upside about losing FO staff is that some of those hire aways get us comp picks. 

If they are minority candidates, you get comp picks. Same with coaches as well. Ravens will get comp picks for losing one of their coaches to the Texans.