Big Blitz Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 For anyone that doesn't see how much this is Brandon's mess: The Bills can not sell winning tradition, or good weather. So they’re going to start looking for efficiencies in the market. Bills president Russ Brandon said Tuesday he wanted to steal a page from baseball and implement a “Moneyball”-style analytics department. “We are going to create and establish a very robust football analytics operation that we layer into our entire operation moving forward,” Brandon said, via Tim Graham of the Buffalo News. “That’s’ something that’s very important to me and the future of the franchise.” The Bills aren’t the first to use advanced stats to assist their evaluations, as not every team feels compelled to announce they’re marching boldly into the 21st century. But it is an important step, and one that could shift the future of the franchise.... http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/russ-brandon-bringing-moneyball-to-bills/ Going well. 1 Coach quit. 1 Coach fired. Drafted 2 QBs. And I guarantee analytics is telling them "hey...if no Tyrod it really doesn't matter." Whatever. My point is I believe Russ fingerprints are all over this mess directly or indirectly (overseeing the stat geeks running this sham). Organization needs a whole new set of eyes everywhere. I don't know how if you're a season ticket owner you'd spend one red cent with this guy still employed. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk
MarkyMannn Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 For anyone that doesn't see how much this is Brandon's mess: and implement a “Moneyball”-style analytics department. “We are going to create and establish a very robust football analytics operation that we layer into our entire operation moving forward,” Brandon said, Isn't this what the Browns are doing? How is that working out for them? Uh no thanks, or at least do it better/different
Best Player Available Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 For anyone that doesn't see how much this is Brandon's mess: The Bills can not sell winning tradition, or good weather. So they’re going to start looking for efficiencies in the market. Bills president Russ Brandon said Tuesday he wanted to steal a page from baseball and implement a “Moneyball”-style analytics department. “We are going to create and establish a very robust football analytics operation that we layer into our entire operation moving forward,” Brandon said, via Tim Graham of the Buffalo News. “That’s’ something that’s very important to me and the future of the franchise.” The Bills aren’t the first to use advanced stats to assist their evaluations, as not every team feels compelled to announce they’re marching boldly into the 21st century. But it is an important step, and one that could shift the future of the franchise.... http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/russ-brandon-bringing-moneyball-to-bills/ Going well. 1 Coach quit. 1 Coach fired. Drafted 2 QBs. And I guarantee analytics is telling them "hey...if no Tyrod it really doesn't matter." Whatever. My point is I believe Russ fingerprints are all over this mess directly or indirectly (overseeing the stat geeks running this sham). Organization needs a whole new set of eyes everywhere. I don't know how if you're a season ticket owner you'd spend one red cent with this guy still employed. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Brandon's idea of a robust analytics dept. is more than likely. How much can we gouge Bills & Sabres fans on hotdogs. Someone quick get me a powerpoint presentaion together I can take it too Terry and Kim.
Fadingpain Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Russ is the kind of guy who will try to convince you that white is black if he can benefit from it in any way. He is fantastically full of ****. Every organization has guys like this.
mead107 Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Yes I will keep my season tickets 2013 before the new owners.
RussellDopeland Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Did the organization actually establish an "Analytics" department in 2013? Or was that nothing more than bluff and bluster? Or is there some "numbers" nerd, neatly attired in a Bills golf shirt and pleated khakis, sitting in some dark room (that once was a janitor's storage room), staring at an Acer laptop (Windows Vista O.S., of course), playing "Spider Solitaire" or, when he's bored, sending interesting "Pornhub" video links to Whaley?
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 I think our analytics department is already one of the best. It is led by a scholar and a gentleman: Mr. Khaki Pants.
Lofton80 Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Belecheck dumps good players before their due for big money and gets a return. Analytics in action. Buffalo lets player go at end of contract and has to draft to replace player see Gilmore.
Fadingpain Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Did the organization actually establish an "Analytics" department in 2013? Or was that nothing more than bluff and bluster? Or is there some "numbers" nerd, neatly attired in a Bills golf shirt and pleated khakis, sitting in some dark room (that once was a janitor's storage room), staring at an Acer laptop (Windows Vista O.S., of course), playing "Spider Solitaire" or, when he's bored, sending interesting "Pornhub" video links to Whaley? Your description of the analytics guy would describe like half of the users on this site I think! This is just something to do while you pretend to work in your cubicle for many, no doubt.
K D Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 It doesn't take an advanced degree in mathematics to know that the Bills are a mess. #analytics
Big Blitz Posted December 30, 2016 Author Posted December 30, 2016 Did the organization actually establish an "Analytics" department in 2013? Or was that nothing more than bluff and bluster? Or is there some "numbers" nerd, neatly attired in a Bills golf shirt and pleated khakis, sitting in some dark room (that once was a janitor's storage room), staring at an Acer laptop (Windows Vista O.S., of course), playing "Spider Solitaire" or, when he's bored, sending interesting "Pornhub" video links to Whaley? Yes After long search, Bills find guy to grind the numbers http://buffalonews.com/2013/10/31/after-long-search-bills-find-guy-to-grind-the-numbers/ Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk
DC Tom Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Isn't this what the Browns are doing? How is that working out for them? Uh no thanks, or at least do it better/different Yes...but they're doing it was baseball analytics.
BillsVet Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Russ has nothing to do with football decisions. He just observes decisions that are made while participating in meetings where other people make decisions.
RCN Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Russ has nothing to do with football decisions. He just observes decisions that are made while participating in meetings where other people make decisions. This was in 2013 when he was the President. That was my immediate response as well.
Jerry Jabber Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2667799-most-advanced-analytics-teams-in-sports Analytics does work in sports, but the Bills have seen very minimal results so far. When Brandon made the announcement, the Bills were averaging 6-10 during their playoff drought. Since then, the team has gone 6-10, 9-7, 8-8 and sit currently at 7-8.
nucci Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 This was in 2013 when he was the President. That was my immediate response as well. He's still President and I think that post was sarcasm
fridge Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Serious question... how come none of our snarky journalists have ever followed up on the "robust analytics department"? They ask a lot of probing, annoying, sometimes rude questions, but I genuinely think the analytics charade is worth commenting on. In all of his infinite marketing shill-ness, Brandon tried to use a buzz word, "analytics" -- and shove it down our throats in a couple interviews, including an end-of-the-year press conference. They even sent out a nice press release when they hired a number cruncher from Xerox. My question is... in such a transparent "marketing only" move, how come he didn't get called out for it. What's his excuse? The Pegulas bought the team and we no longer moved forward with that? What, they didn't want a robust analytics department? Many of the great Russ apologists will defend this as nothing important, or say it has nothing to do with football, but to me it absolutely does. It's not just the lying that bothers me, but it's the fact that actual analytics is something we've been behind the curve on for so many years. It's annoying to trot out a buzz word or a phrase because you think it will sell when that buzz word actually represents something the team dearly needs.
PromoTheRobot Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 STHer since 2003. Already renewed for next year. Hoping for some of you to give up your tickets so can move down.
jr1 Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 "give the marijuana addict DL big money"-analytics department
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