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285 - What Stats Matter for NFL Prospects?
Aaron Rodgers isn’t holding back his feelings on the new CBA, which makes me think of Brett Favre. I’ll explain why. Then, if you want to go beyond the Combine numbers, what do you look for? We’ll get you started.
Aaron Rodgers speaks his mind on the CBA (00:25)
Aaron Rodgers is a player rep in the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations, and he’s not holding back on what he thinks of the proposed deal. That’s an interesting contrast to Brett Favre.
Further reading: Favre rips Walker for holdout
What college numbers matter when it comes to evaluating NFL draft prospects? (13:16)
There are some analytics and advanced stats that can help us understand which NFL prospects are worth watching.
Further reading:
The Race to Make the NFL Draft an Exact Science
The NFL Is Drafting Quarterbacks All Wrong
The secret to drafting a wide receiver is looking at the numbers that matter
Should We Be Concerned About Rashan Gary's Lack of Production at Michigan?
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