Ed Feng does some analysis here expanding on some work I did last year, which itself expanded on some

ESPN has used its access to the NFL's Next Gen Stats to create new metrics that measure blocking and defense in the running game. Run Block Win Rate and Run Stop Win Rate are compliments to ESPN's earlier Next Gen Stats creations, Pass Block Win Rate and Pass Rush Win Rate.

Aaron Schatz discusses the Week 1 NFL pick

Our long, national nightmare is over.

Earl Thomas was not making friends in Baltimore camp, and got into a fight with the other starting safety, Chris Clark. And so, the Ravens cut him today.

Five years ago, former Detroit Lions quarterback Erik Kramer attempted to take his own life. Though he survived the incident, he was left with severe brain damage that left him vulnerable to an ex-wife who he claims victimized him in a scheme that ultimately cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars. He tells his story to Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports in hopes that others suffering mental illness (including many of his former colleagues in the NFL) will seek the help they need. 

Another day, another big contract, this time setting a record for tight ends. George Kittle will get a $75 million extension over five years. No details yet, although reports say "more than half" is guaranteed.

Sad news, as one of the greatest assistant coaches in NFL history has died as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago.

How often since 1997 have teammates been drafted at the wide receiver position, and how often does the player who is more productive in college actually get drafted later? Can it tell us anything about Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy?

It feels like the last few days have been a slow death march to the inevitable end of the 2020 college football season. The official vote to cancel the Big Ten's season came on Tuesday afternoon.