A few weeks ago, I tried something different. Rather than my usual tendency to counter the hype building behind the Commanders’ roster hopefuls with statistical reality, I decided to run with it. And now that I have got a taste, it’s kind of addictive.
In the coming weeks, I will continue as usual to provide statistically-based benchmark data to help readers set rational expectations for the Commanders’ new players and the coming season. But I will also indulge my irrational inner old-school Redskins fan by providing weekly updates on the state of the preseason hype. This is the essential duality of a scientist who was raised as a football fan.