The Backyard Banter Podcast Episode 27: Steve Palazzolo - I understand the questions that come
By: Matt Harmon
May 31st, 2016
May 31st, 2016
Rather quietly, episode 27 with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus might be one of my favorites yet. Steve dives head first into the just about every criticism that PFF faces and answers them with great detail. If you've ever wondered a bit about the site's inner-workings, this episode is for you. Perhaps better, the story of Steve's background as a former professional baseball player that somehow led him to a place as a full-time football analyst is enthralling.
Highlights from this episode include:
Highlights from this episode include:
- Steve's backstory in baseball and how his professional playing career brought about his interest in the NFL.
- Quantifying and charting the results of a player or play helps you get a true gauge of what you are seeing.
- How context is so important in the work that PFF does and how Steve constantly looks to improve in that section.
- Can an outsider truly evaluate and grade the game without knowing every detail of the plays?
- Dealing with criticism and respectfully interacting with readers who will always be the driving force behind our business.
The YouTube broadcast is at the top of this page, and the audio is below. Additionally, you can also subscribe on iTunes or through Stitcher for an audio only version to listen at your own convenience. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating and review through the various podcast apps.
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