SumerSports Show Episode 10

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SumerSports Show Episode 10

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Dec 8, 2022

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Eric and Thomas are joined by former Texans Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jack Easterby

Released:

Dec 8, 2022

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SumerSports aims to provide the best-in-class quantitative analysis aimed at creating precision in player acquisition and roster management in the NFL. Thomas Dimitroff, the CEO at Sumer, is a former NFL GM who has won NFL Executive of the Year twice. Eric Eager, the VP of R&D at Sumer, has been responsible for many of the great accomplishments in football analytics during his time at PFF. Thomas and Eric provide a never-before-heard combination of a general manager and data scientist as they navigate topics in the NFL, college football, business and more!

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SumerSports Show Episode 5: Eric and Thomas discuss the history of football analytics in the wake of the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference, the state of 2021 quarterback class and how difficult it is to move on from a struggling quarterback, Mike Vrabel's secret sauce... by SumerSports Show
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SumerSports Show Episode 2: Thomas and Eric record early this week due to being out of town. They discuss week 5 of the NFL season, including the close-game success of Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in his first year. They also touch on the state of player development in the... by SumerSports Show
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SumerSports Show Episode 10: Eric and Thomas are joined by former Texans Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jack Easterby by SumerSports Show
71 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 7: Eric and Thomas discuss modeling player evaluation using multiple different methods, compare the 2022 Minnesota Vikings to the 2021 Los Angeles Rams, determine what Jeff Saturday's win against the Raiders means, and answer listener questions. by SumerSports Show
72 min listen
Breaking Down the NFL Combine: Sumer Sports Director of Communications Shawn Syed (@SyedSchemes) joins Parker Fleming (@statsowar) to talk about the athleticism requirements of the recent shift in NFL schemes and how teams should approach the combine. by SumerSports Show
51 min listen
Conference Championship Review, Building the Best WR Room: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff go over the games this weekend, discuss what an Eagles/Chiefs Super Bowl means for team building, before moving on to a discussion of the wide receiver position through an analytical and traditional lens. Can we take... by SumerSports Show
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Sumer Sports Show Super Bowl Preview Pt 2: Numbers and Notes Edition: Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are back to complete their two part preview of the Super Bowl. Topics Discussed: - How the Chiefs handle the Eagles' stunts and attack the LBs - Why the Eagles shouldn't blitz Pat Mahomes... by SumerSports Show
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Tom Brady's Retirement. Analysis of Payton, Ryans and Reich Hires. News Across the League.: Eric Eager, Thomas Dimitroff and Sean Clement discuss Tom Brady's retirement and Thomas' time with him in New England. They then dive into the three recent head coaching hires in Denver, Houston and Carolina, before musing about the Arizona and... by SumerSports Show
54 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 3: Thomas and Eric discuss offensive line evaluation and development, before talking about the current situation with the Carolina Panthers. They conclude with a discussion of the SBLIV rematch between the Chiefs and the 49ers. by SumerSports Show
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SumerSports Show Episode 1: In the first episode of the SumerSports Show, Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about joining Sumer, the company's mission and the mission of the podcast. They follow it up with news around the league and make picks for the league's biggest games... by SumerSports Show
47 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 16: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss whether or not the Chiefs should consider trading superstar interior player Chris Jones, the value in trading future picks, and the current situation with the Denver Broncos. by SumerSports Show
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SumerSports Show Episode 4: Eric and Thomas discuss the analytics surrounding the Chiefs' new approach to the wide receiver position, the Panthers-49ers trade, the current situation in Green Bay, Matt Ryan's benching, Nathaniel Hackett's future in Denver, coaching hires in... by SumerSports Show
47 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 9: Eric and Thomas discuss changing an opinion on a player after he is drafted (Clay Matthews), in-game decision making, the Packers and Jordan Love, the Browns' run defense and identify up-and-coming talent in the analytics community. by SumerSports Show
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Preview of Championship Weekend: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff preview the NFC and AFC Championship Games through the lens of an analytics guy and a former GM. How did the teams get here? Are they here for good? by SumerSports Show
55 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 13: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating interior defensive linemen using analytics and traditional scouting methods. They then preview MNF between the Rams and Packers. by SumerSports Show
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SumerSports Show Episode 11: Eric and Thomas discuss the approaches for evaluating edge players using traditional scouting and analytical methods. They also preview the Patriots Cardinals Monday Night Football matchup. by SumerSports Show
53 min listen
Post-Combine News and a Preview of the NFL Week: Eric Eager (@ericeager_) is joined by Parker Fleming (@statsowar) and Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) to discuss last week's combine and what it means for this upcoming offseason. The guys also discuss this week's news, including Derek Carr signing with... by SumerSports Show
54 min listen
Review of Super Wild Card Weekend and Tackle Evaluation!: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review the wacky weekend of football, before continuing their series on player valuation using analytics and traditional scouting. This week they look at offensive tackles. by SumerSports Show
54 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 8: Thanksgiving edition of the SumerSports Show! We talk about the Chargers, Zach Wilsons' benching, the Commanders, the Broncos and answer listener questions. by SumerSports Show
72 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 6: Eric and Thomas discuss scouting the top-end prospects versus the diamonds in the rough, whether we're aiming too high at the quarterback position, the Colts debacle and answer some listener questions. by SumerSports Show
60 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 15: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating linebackers using both analytical and scouting perspectives. They talk about Thomas' former draft picks, Deion Jones and De'Vondre Campbell, while previewing the linebackers in the Monday Night... by SumerSports Show
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Titans Hire Ran Carthon. News from the League.: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff talk about the Titans hiring of Ran Carthon to be their general manager. They also talk about Sean Payton to the Broncos as a possibility, along with the Roquan Smith deal in Baltimore. by SumerSports Show
61 min listen
Overview of GM/HC Firings, Overview of Safety Evaluation: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff go over the difficult decisions taking place for teams now that the regular season is over. They they talk about evaluating the safety position - Thomas' favorite position to evaluate when he was a scout - from both... by SumerSports Show
49 min listen
SumerSports Show Episode 14: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the price for an elite head coach, discuss the growth of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 2022 NFL rookie quarterback class, and take listener questions. by SumerSports Show
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Super Bowl Preview Part 1: How Did We Get Here?: Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) and Parker Fleming (@statsowar) are filling in this week to discuss how the Eagles and the Chiefs built their Super Bowl teams. Topics Discussed: - Draft Swings and Misses by both Teams - How bold strategies pay off -... by SumerSports Show
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Review of SBLVII. Tight End Evaluation.: Thomas Dimitroff and Eric Eager discuss Super Bowl LVII, a great game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The guys transition to talking about tight ends, a position Thomas drafted and acquired numerous times during his time with... by SumerSports Show
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The Franchise Tag Window Opens. What Should Teams Do About Daniel Jones, Lamar Jackson, and More?: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the franchise tag as an instrument for team building. They discuss the cases of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Orlando Brown, Lamar Jackson and others. by SumerSports Show
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Evaluating Running Backs. Combine Preview.: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating running backs from both a traditional scouting approach and using analytical methods. They also preview the combine. by SumerSports Show
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Review of Championship Game Weekend, Interior OL Evaluation: Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review this past weekend's games and then discuss how to evaluate interior offensive linemen using an analytical approach and a traditional scouting approach. by SumerSports Show
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SumerSports Show Episode 10

SumerSports Show Episode 10

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