This event has ended. You can watch the recorded program below.
This program is virtual-only and presented in association with the Kansas City Public Library.
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Analytics is a buzzword that gets thrown around willy-nilly in today's data-driven world, but what does it actually mean when it comes to the processes of NFL decision makers? In a complex game like football the solutions to problems aren't as evident as they are in other sports.
Michael Renner, Lead Draft Analyst at Pro Football Focus, will break down how smart teams are gaining small edges over their competition with data-based decisions on numerous organizational levels.  Â
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Mike Renner started working with Pro Football Focus (PFF) in 2012 after graduating from the University of Notre Dame with an accounting degree. He started his career grading performance at the NFL level and shaped PFF's grading process into what it is today. For the past five years Mike has served as the lead draft analyst at PFF. In that role he's chiefly responsible for evaluating college prospects and ordering PFF's draft board.