Interesting http://3sigmaathlete.com/2015/04/02/inducting-a-new-3-sigma-athlete/ "I’ve written before about the 3 sigma athletes who are currently in the NFL: J.J. Watt, Calvin Johnson, Evan Mathis, and Lane Johnson." http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/53306/466/sparq-cb-and-s
"Jones is also a perfect test case for the argument that the NFL Combine doesn’t matter. NFLN analyst Daniel Jeremiah was the only national analyst to put Byron in his top 50 prior to Indianapolis, and now the UConn corner is being discussed as a possible first-round prospect." We'll see where Byron is in three years. Definitely an interesting take.
"What’s the use of SPARQ? (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness) What we see often in pre-draft analysis is an over-emphasis on the forty-yard dash, for which there are two main reasons: (1) speed is important, and (2) we’re familiar with the common forty benchmarks. A 4.4s 40 is fast and sounds good, and there’s an inherent understanding of what it means. The problem is that the forty-yard time isn’t fully indicative of a player’s overall athleticism. Most people don’t know off-hand what a good broad jump is for a wide receiver, and even fewer are aware of what they should expect from a defensive end. SPARQ is a way to standardize these different parameters and gain a more circumspect view of a player’s natural ability. The Seattle Seahawks are reported to use SPARQ-like metrics in their player evaluations, with Seattle Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Carlisle involved in the creation of SPARQ." very interesting stuff. thanks for posting about byron jones btw.
