Jonnu Smith Archives

7 PFF Stats You Need to Know

December 21, 2021 5 min read

“Every player on every play.” PFF is best known for their player grades, but their Ultimate platform is a veritable treasure trove of information about every snap of the NFL and NCAAF seasons. With hundreds of statistics tracked and filters to apply, it can be a bit overwhelming to dive into, so we’ve compiled below […]

The Patriots Dynasty Reborn: How Belichick Rebuilt New England Without Tom Brady

Mike TannenbaumGrant Reiter

November 18, 2021 4 min read

The Patriots Dynasty Reborn: How Belichick Rebuilt New England Without Tom Brady

In 2020, the Patriots finished 3rd in the AFC East with a 7-9 record. This was their first time missing the playoffs since 2008 and their first losing record since 2000. Despite having one of the greatest coaches in NFL history — Bill Belichick — it was unclear how they would be able to rebuild […]

Eric Schaffer

November 4, 2021 19 min read

How Have the Biggest Free Agent Signings of 2021 Impacted the NFL?

When discussing team building, any General Manager, Head Coach, or personnel executive in the NFL would say that to build a sustainable winning team, you’ve got to prioritize the draft over any other mechanism to acquire players, including free agency, trades, and waiver claims. Free agency for most teams is used to address specific needs […]

Brian Friedland

August 11, 2021 9 min read

Why Have the Patriots Struggled to Draft a Big-Time Receiver?

This offseason was an uncharacteristic one for the New England Patriots as it saw them spend the most money they ever have in free agency with a plethora of signings to address positions of need heading into the 2021 season. Many of the Patriots’ big signings were in the receiving corps, where they added tight […]