Timing is everything, or at least some of the time. Let’s shift gears to analyze some pigskin.
Below you will find raw statistics. The identities of these players are removed to avoid any possible allegiances or biases. Please avoid guessing or suggesting the players indicated by the statistics. Let’s discuss the possible value these players bring to their teams and to any team.
Today, let’s look at a pair of quarterbacks. What do you think?
Player A
221 completions in 360 attempts (61.4 percent) for 2,395 yards or an average of 6.7. He averages 252 yards per game. His longest completion is 78 yards. He has 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He has been sacked 17 and has a quarterback rating of 83.0.
Player B
This player has 148 completions in 251 attempts (59 percent) for 1,645 yards or an average of 6.6. He averages 221.6 yards per game. His longest completion is 45. He has 14 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He has been sacked 13 times and has a quarterback rating of 85.5.
Remember, the object is NOT to guess or suggest the player identities. The identities will be disclosed later.
Player A has thrown the ball over 100 times more than B, yet he only has 2 more TD tosses? Should that be a concern? I suppose if you’re able to march into the red zone consistently and your backs are punching it in, that might explain it.
OK – A is throwing a TD every 22 passes and B about every 18. Interceptions per passing attempt is a little closer with A having a slight edge. These two are about as even as it gets, no?
Hmm – give me Player A. I’m going off of the idea that he’s able to make throws in poor yardage situations and get his team in position on the opponent’s side of the field. I’m willing to bet he has a decent running game behind him that may not produce a lot of yards, but quite a few short running scores to keep their team competitive.
Is this NFL?
Yes.