The 2024 Wins Draft
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This podcast episode features a win totals draft among the Ringer NFL Show hosts, where they predict the number of regular season wins for each NFL team. The hosts consider various factors, including quarterback talent, coaching staff, offensive and defensive schemes, roster changes, and schedule strength. They highlight teams with high ceilings like the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles, while acknowledging the boom-or-bust potential of teams like the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Indianapolis Colts. The draft showcases diverse opinions and strategies for predicting NFL success, emphasizing the importance of strong coaching, defense, and the potential for young quarterbacks to excel.
Outlines
The Hollywood Hack and NFL Win Totals Draft
The podcast introduces the Hollywood Hack, a major cyberattack on Sony Pictures in 2014, and then transitions to the Ringer NFL Show hosts discussing their predictions for the upcoming NFL season by participating in a win totals draft.
Win Totals Draft Begins
The Ringer NFL Show hosts begin their win totals draft, with Deontay Lee making the first pick.
Deontay Lee's First Pick: Detroit Lions
Deontay Lee selects the Detroit Lions as his first pick, citing their strong offense, improved defense, and favorable schedule.
Stephen Ruiz's First Pick: Kansas City Chiefs
Stephen Ruiz chooses the Kansas City Chiefs, highlighting Patrick Mahomes's leadership, Andy Reid's coaching, and the team's overall strength.
Deontay Lee's Second Pick: San Francisco 49ers
Deontay Lee picks the San Francisco 49ers, acknowledging their Super Bowl hangover but emphasizing their strong offense and overall talent.
Stephen Ruiz's Second Pick: Green Bay Packers
Stephen Ruiz selects the Green Bay Packers, citing Matt LaFleur's winning record and his confidence in Jordan Love's potential.
Shield Capati's First Pick: Baltimore Ravens
Shield Capati chooses the Baltimore Ravens, emphasizing their strong defense and Lamar Jackson's leadership.
Deontay Lee's Third Pick: Houston Texans
Deontay Lee picks the Houston Texans, highlighting CJ Stroud's potential, the team's improved offense, and their ability to lean on 11 personnel.
Keywords
Hollywood Hack
A major cyberattack on Sony Pictures in 2014, where hackers released confidential documents and caused significant disruption to the movie industry.
Win Totals Draft
A format used in sports analysis where participants predict the number of wins a team will achieve during a season.
Boom-or-Bust
A term used to describe a team or player with high potential for success but also a significant risk of failure.
11 Personnel
A football offensive formation with one running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers.
Offensive DVOA
A metric used to evaluate offensive efficiency, taking into account factors like points scored, yards gained, and turnovers. It provides a comprehensive assessment of an offense's performance compared to league average.
Defensive DVOA
A metric used to evaluate defensive efficiency, taking into account factors like points allowed, yards allowed, and turnovers forced. It provides a comprehensive assessment of a defense's performance compared to league average.
Play Action
A play in which the quarterback fakes a handoff to a running back, then throws the ball to a receiver. It is a common offensive strategy designed to deceive the defense and create opportunities for big plays.
Hipster Pick
A team or player that is considered to be \"underrated\" or \"unfashionable\" but has the potential for success. It is often a team that is not widely expected to perform well but has some hidden strengths or advantages.
Q&A
What was the Hollywood Hack and what impact did it have on the movie industry?
The Hollywood Hack was a major cyberattack on Sony Pictures in 2014, where hackers released confidential documents and caused significant disruption to the movie industry. The attack led to changes in security protocols and raised concerns about the vulnerability of digital information.
What are the key factors that the Ringer NFL Show hosts are considering when making their win totals picks?
The hosts are considering factors such as quarterback talent, coaching staff, offensive and defensive schemes, roster changes, and schedule strength. They are also factoring in potential for injuries and the overall health of the team.
What are some of the teams that the hosts believe have the highest ceilings for the upcoming season?
The hosts believe teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles have the potential to be Super Bowl contenders. They are impressed by their talent, coaching, and overall strength.
What are some of the teams that the hosts believe have the most boom-or-bust potential?
The hosts believe teams like the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Indianapolis Colts have high upside but also significant risk. They are excited about their quarterbacks but acknowledge concerns about their overall roster and coaching.
What are some of the key takeaways from the hosts' win totals draft?
The draft highlights the diversity of opinions and strategies when it comes to predicting NFL success. The hosts are willing to take risks on young quarterbacks and teams with potential, while also acknowledging the importance of strong coaching and defense.
Show Notes
Sheil, Steven, and Diante draft the teams they think will have the most regular-season wins this season.
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Social: Kiera Givens
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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