We now have an NFL head coach who is a fan of Football Outsiders. Schwartz has a reputation as the closest thing to a Billy Beane of football, a man not afraid of advanced statistics. This should be interesting, but don't forget that most NFL teams already use reams of advanced stats, starting with Schwartz's old boss Bill Belichick. Philadelphia is another team that is known to be on the cutting edge.

As FO often points out, teams are far, far ahead of the media in terms of how they use statistics to evaluate players and what wins games. They have stats at their disposal we haven't dreamed of, which is disappointing. It's not like stats have some geeky reputation in the NFL. They help you win. Schwartz is a football coach that teaches football skills first, and leads a group of men. As Schwartz said, advanced stats are just a tool to help you decide what to focus on in practice or what plays are working the best. Strengths and weaknesses.

It's the opposite of baseball, where outsiders led the statistical revolution. His introductory presser was very impressive, his apparent faux-hawk aside. Now he just needs a staff. And some players. This won't be easy.

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