What is NO-HYPE?

No-hype is the editorial policy used in all TFS material. I formulated this policy because of the amount of hype I heard while breaking down over 500 game tapes during the past two seasons. So much of the television and print coverage of the NFL is centered around hyping the greatness of NFL players that it becomes very difficult to accurately assess a player's performance.

I realized there was much to be gained by adopting a purely analytical perspective. Hype is the antithesis of reason, and has no analytical value. I wanted TFS to be a voice of reason in this cacophony of hype.

Truly Independent Analysis

TFS isn't about breaking a story or generating storylines. TFS is all about matchup analysis. My independence from editorial and beat writing constraints means that I can give you an objective analysis of players and teams. This independence also allows me to be more openly critical of a player's performance, and saves you from the candy-coated analysis prevalent in so much of today's media.

NO-HYPE's Core Rules

The no-hype policy has 5 core rules:

1. TFS' goal is to generate factual, on-field performance-based analysis. TFS will not focus its efforts on opinion-based articles or commentary.
2. Information, not opinion, is the key to accurate analysis. One cold, hard fact is worth 10 opinions.
3. TFS will always view a player's on-field performance from a matchup perspective.
4. Stats alone do not tell the story. It is just as important to know why a player succeeded as it is to know that he succeeded.
5. TFS will never be afraid to be iconoclastic. Just because the rest of the world thinks Champ Bailey is an All-Pro doesn't mean he is.
6. By adhering to these core rules, TFS is able to steer clear of the hype and give you the straight scoop!