🏈 Football Analytics Nerd

My name is Jake Cardonick and I am a third-year college student at the University of Chicago majoring in Statistics, Economics, and Data Science. You can call me Jake – or another nerd ruining sports.

I'm currently looking for an internship from the beginning of August through the end of September. If interested, please email jcardonick@uchicago.edu. I love talking football — feel free to reach out with any questions, improvements, or future projects you'd like to see. Note: All data is sourced from FantasyPoints and ProFootballFocus.

You can also follow me on Twitter at @JakeCar120 for more football takes and nerdy insights.

🏗️ My Thoughts on How to Build a Successful NFL Franchise

  • Think long-term.
  • Win on the margins.
  • Consider positional value.
  • Don’t be reactionary.
  • Know you can never have enough linemen.
  • Value cash today more than cash tomorrow.
  • Know coaches matter more than you’d think.
  • Know pressure wins championships.
  • Extend players early.
  • Chase upside.
  • Trade back in the draft.
Football Analytics Nerd