From EssentiallySports · Nilaav Ranjan Gogoi · · 40s
Troy Aikman's Analytics Stance Sparks NFL Debate
Troy Aikman says analytics risk losing coaching jobs, sparking NFL Network debate.
In brief
Troy Aikman says analytics risk losing coaching jobs, sparking NFL Network debate. Troy Aikman claims analytics could cost head coaches jobs, drawing backlash from NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Troy Aikman's Analytics Comment
Troy Aikman says analytics could cost head coaches jobs, sparking NFL Network debate.
“I think analytics is a good way to lose your job as a head coach”
Cynthia Frelund's Response
Cynthia Frelund defends Aikman's right to dislike analytics despite being NFL Network's predictive analytics expert.
“No one asked, but I really couldn't care less if Troy Aikman said something about analytics”
Kyle Shanahan's Play
Kyle Shanahan's 49ers opted for a 7-yard scramble on fourth down instead of kicking a field goal.
Aikman's Contract Status
Troy Aikman is in final year of five-year $90 million ESPN deal, expecting free agency after Super Bowl LXI.
At a glance
Troy Aikman claims analytics could cost head coaches jobs, drawing backlash from NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund.
