SumerSports Show
SumerSports
Lindsay Rhodes, formerly on NFL Network, and Sam Bruchhaus, Data Scientist/former Tulane Linebacker, have weekly discussions around the biggest stories in the NFL and College. They are joined by some of the biggest names in the sport and other SumerSports colleagues including former NFL general managers, coaches, scouts and players. Tune in each week!
Episodes
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Jan 13, 2023 • 59min
What Does a Team Look for in a Head Coach?
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the process of hiring head coaches in the NFL. What is quantifiable? What is subjective? They answer copious amount of listener questions.
Jan 9, 2023 • 50min
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 the analytical and traditional approach.
Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 9min
SumerSports Show Episode 18
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the Giants 2022 success, and what that means for Daniel Jones and Saquan Barkley. They also discuss what the Raiders should do now that they've moved on from Derek Carr, and the state of mid-tier quarterbacks in general. They finish by taking listener questions.
Jan 2, 2023 • 1h
SumerSports Show Episode 17
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss evaluating the cornerback position from a traditional scouting approach and a analytical approach. They then preview Monday Night Football, the Bills versus the Bengals.
Dec 29, 2022 • 1h 13min
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.
Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 5min
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 Football matchup between the Chargers and the Colts.
Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 9min
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.
Dec 20, 2022 • 56min
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.
Dec 15, 2022 • 55min
SumerSports Show Episode 12
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss what the Lions should do with Jared Goff, what the Cardinals should do now with Kyler Murray's knee injury, and discuss algorithm aversion.
Dec 12, 2022 • 54min
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.
