Why It’s Better Commanders Move On From Eugene Shen Than To Never Have Had Him At All

[@juandixonformvp]

Maybe 10 years ago a Eugene Shen would have moved the needle, but in 2024 analytics is so widespread and every team in the NFL is invested in it. I think Adam Peters just wanted to bring in his "own" analytics guys, it doesn't mean that the Commanders are retreating from analytics.

[@mj-kx2kw]

From what JP described, Shen was there to build the analytics department so it would start moving in the right direction. Apparently he's done that and now moving on to a bigger role in the overall in the Harris group.

[@johnfarr2738]

She was brought in to be an analytics advisor to help right the ship in AP’s first year until AP could get his staff build out and through the draft. That Job accomplished and Josh essentially gave him a more permanent promotion in the Harris-Blitzer sports and Entertainment.

[@craighoffman]

Yep, exactly

[@nealm6764]

It would have been cool if it worked out, but as long as there were no untoward happenings involved where Chen leaves with JUSTIFIED bad feelings that can then be spread around the league, I am fine with it. I am sure he will land somewhere rather quickly. We should thank him for his service and a stead hand on the rudder last season for Haris.

[@GB-rv8im]

Analytics is important but only used to support your decision making. I'm sure they wanted to better utilize Shen's expertise and limit his dead time. Just another glorified number crunching bean counter;)

[@frankpotter5936]

Butterfly effect