Too bad Kubiak came in this year and called the deep passes significantly less than his predecessor. Joe Flacco threw a ball 20+ yards on only 10.1% of all plays, and iirc he's still getting all of those calls this year too.This could potentially be a misleading stat, as it might just be volume based since the Ravens throw deep a LOT. I'm sure some people would assume this means they are being favored by the refs or intentionally try to draw DPI, but I think it's just a by-product of a team that chucks up deep balls multiple times a game
Pats are 7 point favorites last I heard.Are the Ravens favored this weekend?
Because every media outlet is making it seem that way.
Double posting because DGAF:1. Thank you, TheValkyries, for finally clarifying that I was talking about the Lions, not the Bills.
2. Yes, Lacy ran all over them. And what was the final score of that game? The NFL is a passing league, and the Bills D, as it's currently constructed, is set up to defend the pass. For the past two years, we have been consistently at the top of the league in how low we keep opposing passers' rating/QBR/whatever stat you use. Who really cares if Eddie Lacy puts up 300 yards on the ground in a losing effort? You Ravens and Steelers guys are living with an old school AFC North mentality (still caring about a good running game), which makes no sense because both your teams have shown how the only thing that matters is having a quarterback that can chuck it. The Bills don't, and that's why their fucking amazing defense went home after week 17.
lol what is a Draw then?Double posting because DGAF:
since there's no such thing as a Pass Action Run that they have to worry about.
What you have linebackers for.lol what is a Draw then?
I was being facetiousPats are 7 point favorites last I heard.
I wanted to impress upon people how much they were favored for added facetious effect.I was being facetious
no, its called intentionally underthrowing balls when a corner has their back turned but the throw is so difficult that there is a better chance of drawing DPI than there is of completing a pass.Oh and because Flacco's just such a good student he's doing what they're being "taught" factors better than everyone else in the league. "Ok, bud."
These lasers he's throwing, they're going not just 20 yards, but 6 over 25 yards, and 3 over 30 yards which he's just magically lasering to the perfect spot every single time because that's a realistic expectation of QB throwing abilities. Again, "Ok, bud."
Also, 1/6 attempts for 20+ automatically gets 20+ yards whether they caught the ball or not, and you're saying that's not significant? One more time, "Ok, bud."
I think you're overestimating how far 30 yards is. If there's no pressure, anyone with a decently strong arm can throw a 30 yard pass with some accuracy. I can do this and I never played QB, so it's not as challenging as you may think.Oh and because Flacco's just such a good student he's doing what they're being "taught" factors better than everyone else in the league. "Ok, bud."
These lasers he's throwing, they're going not just 20 yards, but 6 over 25 yards, and 3 over 30 yards which he's just magically lasering to the perfect spot every single time because that's a realistic expectation of QB throwing abilities. Again, "Ok, bud."
Also, 1/6 attempts for 20+ automatically gets 20+ yards whether they caught the ball or not, and you're saying that's not significant? One more time, "Ok, bud."
throwing one when you feel like a DPI is more likely is a thing. I think you are overestimating how difficult it is to get a DPI call. Some of those types of throws are tight windows, but just pegging it at the corners back is much easier and garners a similar result, especially in those situations where a corner turning around can result in an interception or a ball hawking safety can beat a longer throw.I think you're overestimating how far 30 yards is. If there's no pressure, anyone with a decently strong arm can throw a 30 yard pass with some accuracy. I can do this and I never played QB, so it's not as challenging as you may think.
Also it's not just the QBs being coached, the WRs also play a large part in these situations. Even if the QB intentionally underthrows the ball, the WR has to turn back at the right time and make a play for the ball without giving the CB time to react.
"If there's no pressure" is a big if. Compare how easily Kickers drill 60+ yard field goals in warm-ups, but have difficulty over 40. Also, the key here is that he has to be darting a ball 30 yards down the field with great accuracy in real game like situations. The only guy in the league able to make a throw like that with any consistency is Aaron Rodgers, and everyone can see how he employs that ability. If you expect all QBs to have that capability why aren't their more stretch routes from all teams? Why don't we see the QBs trying to make those types of throws more consistently?I think you're overestimating how far 30 yards is. If there's no pressure, anyone with a decently strong arm can throw a 30 yard pass with some accuracy. I can do this and I never played QB, so it's not as challenging as you may think.
Also it's not just the QBs being coached, the WRs also play a large part in these situations. Even if the QB intentionally underthrows the ball, the WR has to turn back at the right time and make a play for the ball without giving the CB time to react.
Give the man the damn MVP. Sure his position might not be as important as Rodgers', but holy fuck there is nobody in the NFL half as good at their job than Watt is. Absolute privilege to watch him play.Pro Football Focus said:It’s beginning to get difficult to explain just how much better than his peers Watt is. Zero is designed to be the ‘average’ PFF grade. There were 20 3-4 DEs with a grade lower than zero this season. Only 27, including Watt, graded above zero. The second-best of those was Sheldon Richardson with a +39.9 grade, nine sacks, 54 total pressures and 32 defensive stops. Watt posted an insane +107.5 grade, 21 sacks, 119 total pressures and 61 defensive stops. He also had 10 batted passes, four forced fumbles, an interception, a defensive touchdown, a safety… oh, and he scored three receiving touchdowns moonlighting as a tight end in goal-line packages.
Literally, if you even slightly agree with PFF's methodology.Sure his position might not be as important as Rodgers', but holy fuck there is nobody in the NFL half as good at their job than Watt is.