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NFL Broadcaster Says ‘Analytics Is Just An Excuse To Not Take Responsibility For Stupidity’

Oct 12, 2022, 9:32 AM

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Concussion, analytics, blown calls, oh my! Outside of the actual games, these three topics have dominated the NFL recently.

Mark Schlereth, NFL broadcaster with Fox Sports and host “Schlereth and Evans” alongside Mike Evans on Denver’s 104.3 FM The Fan, joined Cattles & Ramie on Tuesday to share his thoughts on coaching going for two-point conversions and blown calls.

Topics discussed include:

  • His thoughts on Josh McDaniels’ decision to go for a two-point conversation and how analytics how leading to bad decisions for teams
  • How the NFL can fix the roughing the passer calls
  • Why he isn’t a fan of the challenge system in the NFL
  • Realistically, how can big defenders safely tackle a quarterback?
  • Is the AFC West actually a one-playoff team?
  • Is the NFC East no longer a laughing stock?

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Mark Schlereth

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