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How Many 1st Round Picks Is Deshaun Watson Worth?
Deshaun Watson has officially requested a trade, which means that most GMs across the League should be lining up to inquire about his...
Thinking Orange
Feb 4, 20213 min read
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Michael Ojemudia Impersonates Peanut Tillman to Thwart Patriots' Game Plan
Cam Newton's week 6 pass chart tells an unmistakable story about New England's offensive approach to the game: Bill Belichick and Josh...
Thinking Orange
Oct 20, 20202 min read
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Updating the Super-Predictor Picks—Mock Draft 2.0
If you haven't seen the first version of this mock draft, the idea is relatively simple: identify the most accurate draft forecasters,...
Thinking Orange
Apr 23, 20207 min read
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Ignore the Patterns—Drafting is Random
Consider the sex of six babies born in a hospital. Each birth is a random event—whether the first baby is a boy or a girl has no effect...
Thinking Orange
Apr 22, 20203 min read
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What to Make of the 2020 OT Class: Past Performance Predicts Future Performance
There is a lot to think about when evaluating an offensive tackle: technique, athleticism, ceiling, floor, size, arm length, demeanor—the...
Thinking Orange
Apr 21, 20207 min read
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One Mock to Rule Them All: Pooling Results from Draft Super-Predictors
Researchers use meta-analysis to synthesize the results of many studies on a single topic. It's a particularly useful tool when any one...
Thinking Orange
Apr 18, 20206 min read
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Top WR Prospects Part III: CeeDee Lamb
CeeDee Lamb is an undeniably electric playmaker. He can so thoroughly embarrass a defense that opposing fans just have to shake their...
Thinking Orange
Apr 12, 20208 min read
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Top WR Prospects Mini-Series Part II: Jerry Jeudy
Jerry Jeudy is a magician. He plays football like an illusionist, tricking and manipulating defenders with sleight of hand (sleight of...
Thinking Orange
Apr 7, 20208 min read
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Top WR Prospects Mini-Series Part I: Henry Ruggs III
The Broncos are in the market for a wide receiver. No need for a statement from John Elway or Vic Fangio—it's transparently clear given...
Thinking Orange
Apr 2, 20207 min read
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