Za’Darius Smith
This Scouting Report for Thursday night’s Patriots vs. Vikings game is produced by The 33rd Team’s Scouting Department, led by former Eagles, Cardinals and Ravens personnel executive T.J. McCreight and assisted by scouts Justin Casey, Kevin Cohn and Evan Pritt. Matthew Judon vs. Za’Darius Smith This game features two of the most proficient pass rushers in […]
Cam’s Corner: Nick Bosa, Ed Oliver Highlight Best Sacks In Week 10
Cam Jordan breaks down the most impressive sacks from Week 10 in the NFL, including a demonstration of teamwork making the dream work in Buffalo. Plus, Jordan previews the Saints’ upcoming matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.
The 33rd Team’s Midseason All-Pro Team
One of the many rewarding aspects of compiling an NFL All-Pro Team is the opportunity to honor players who have had superb seasons. As we hit the halfway mark of the league schedule, The 33rd Team wants to recognize the outstanding performances of the first nine weeks. In doing so, it’s particularly noteworthy when players […]
Bradley Chubb Will Be ‘Closer’ Dolphins Need Down the Stretch
The Denver Broncos traded Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins for a first-round pick and running back Chase Edmonds on Tuesday. This is a big-time move to get the Dolphins to the next level. When I was with the Cowboys in 1992, Jimmy Johnson made a trade before the first week of the season. We […]
What Each NFC Contender’s No. 1 Seed Hopes Hinge On
Last season was the first year with the new 14-team playoff format, and the Buccaneers managed to win the Super Bowl despite playing in the Wild Card Round last year. Impressively, they won three consecutive road playoff games prior to beating the Chiefs in Tampa Bay. The Bucs also beat both teams who had first-round […]
Pressure-to-Sack Conversion Rates: Team Outlook
As analytics become rapidly integrated into mainstream football analysis and thinking, the understanding that defensive pressures are significantly better indicators of future defensive success than sacks has become cemented. Last week, we looked at pressure-to-sack conversion rates for individual pass rushers. By examining overall pressure statistics to analyze how many sacks above or below average […]