Analytics as the vehicle for change in the NFL.

[Jville]

We have seen examples of analytic presentations that garnered attention and provided some insight into the performance, outcomes and tendencies of game officials. The links below focus on the continuing impact on field players. "Times they are a changin" ... and analytics is the common driving force.

Virtual reality training for QBs >>> [urltargetblank]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000475017/article/sean-payton-lobbies-for-virtual-reality-training-for-qbs[/urltargetblank]

Last season, the Saints monitored the distance traveled by every player in practice and the distance traveled at certain speeds -- in part to study how that relates to injuries. Payton told a funny story of how offensive tackle Zach Strief told him offensive linemen would walk in circles during warmups because, "We're just trying to make sure our numbers aren't low."

Sean Payton at analytics conference >>> [urltargetblank]http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/162637/sean-payton-at-analytics-conference-virtual-reality-training-for-qbs[/urltargetblank]

NFL to study data from combine drills >>> [urltargetblank]http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12393353/nfl-reconsider-decades-old-combine-drills[/urltargetblank]

NFL's Next Gen stats >>> [urltargetblank]http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/162624/inside-slant-endless-possibilities-for-nfls-next-gen-stats[/urltargetblank]

 

[mikeak]

The saints kind of walked in circles all season long. Now we know why....