Analyzing the Jordan Love vs Brock Purdy Debate and Flaws in NFL Draft Analytics

Packernet Podcast: Daily Green Bay Packers Podcast

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the recent debate comparing Jordan Love and Brock Purdy, providing an objective analysis using advanced stats and metrics to determine who had the better 2023 season. I also examine some flawed attempts by NFL media and analysts to evaluate the 2024 NFL Draft using data, exposing issues with their methodologies and conclusions, such as a recent model that dubiously ranked the Bears as having the best draft and the Packers as the worst. Additionally, I break down the rookie contracts signed by the Packers' draft class and what their salary cap impacts will be. Listen as I try to bring some logic and common sense to these discussions.

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[0:00] Introduction

[0:29] I examine the recent debate comparing Jordan Love and Brock Purdy, providing an objective analysis using advanced stats and metrics to determine who had the better 2023 season.

[4:16] Breaking down the flawed arguments and biases in the takes of NFL media members and analysts regarding Love vs Purdy.

[9:40] Analyzing Purdy and Love's performance in more depth, making the case that the key question is whose success is more trustworthy going forward.

[14:55] Comparing Purdy and Love head-to-head across various metrics and grades from the 2023 season.

[20:11] I review the rookie contracts signed by the Packers' 2024 draft class, what their salary cap impacts will be, and put the dollar amounts into perspective.

[24:09] More details on the contracts for the Packers' later round picks and the team's remaining cap space.

[28:53] I dissect some attempts to use analytics to grade the 2024 NFL Draft, exposing flaws in methodology and lack of proper context.

[34:06] Digging deeper into draft pick value, positional bias, and how it impacted teams' draft grades in one flawed model.

[39:45] Final thoughts on the pitfalls of NFL draft analysis, need for common sense and clarity when using data, and wrapping up.

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