NFL Draft: A Scientific Approach

[*psychdoctor*]

(01-30-2021, 03:16 AM)BURROWorBUST Wrote: If there is a single dependent variable, the I can't think of a better one.

Sticking with psydoc's scientific approach, I think we can identity a whole array of stats as dependent variables.

For example: We want to improve our protection of Burrow, which we could measure in terms of at least 3 dependent variables (sacks, hits, hurries). 

Coaching is one independent variable that we could look at improving. Team composition would be another, but this is where the "talent" issue get fuzzy for me. If the composition of your Oline lacks talent, you're screwed. LOL So, I'm not sure that talent is static. A coach can improve the talent to some degree, right? Isn't that called player development? 

No coach is a total miracle worker, so coaching can't help someone with really low talent perform at a level to impact the dependent variables (sack, hits, hurries, etc). Case in point – Cedric Obweje (sp?). He's in Seattle now, and he still sucks. 

Some would say the ceiling is the talent level, floor is where the talent is before coaching.  Talent is either there are not.  On the other hand, Browns, as an example,  have talent but the players were not performing up to their talent.  It is up to the coaching staff to develop schematic fit for game planning and use of player's talent.  Talent is not always actualized because either coaching or injury.