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daves

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Whether you agree with the way they're doing things or not, they are not making decisions out of ignorance. It's clear from this article that they're applying some very advanced concepts and analytics to their decisions on how much to play or rest individually, and as a team.

The Cardinals opened Dallas week with essentially a walkthrough practice Wednesday.

“In the past we probably would’ve gone a lot harder,” Arians said.

But under the guidance of strength and conditioning coach Buddy Morris and his assistant Anthony Piroli – and the metrics the Cardinals use to measure workload and how it impacts players – Arians was convinced not to have four days of regular practice in a row. It’s why the Cards started the regular season with a Labor Day practice on a Monday and then an off day before three straight practices.

The Cards have their “regular” practices Thursday through Saturday this week because of the Monday game.

“Once you see the data, it’s easy (to make a decision),” Arians said.

As has previously been reported, Buddy Morris has also developed individualized workout programs for every player on the roster.

So if you think they should be doing more "organized stretching" or whatever, you should probably support your opinion with evidence. These are not the Bill Bidwill Cardinals bumbling around with antiquated ideas about strength, conditioning, and diet.

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Not going to argue the validity of your point, but the evidence here, an anecdote from the coach who has a vested interest in the methodology, is probably not going to win any converts.
 

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This deep studying and analitics showed benefit previously ?
Is not the first time this kind of innovative methods are not an exact science
 

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This deep studying and analitics showed benefit previously ?
Is not the first time this kind of innovative methods are not an exact science

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