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Archive for October 2009
2009 NFL Season: Power Running 101
Not everyone in this league runs hard. Not everyone in this league tackles well. And sometimes, we’re fortunate enough to see what happens when someone who does not tackle well runs into someone who actually does run hard. Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings (center of the picture – holding the ball in his left … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: QB’s Under the Gun
NFL defensive coordinators are always looking for an advantage. Of course, with the pursuit of any reward comes some degree of risk. Such is life with the ‘blitz.’ Some quarterbacks fold like picnic tables…some come out firing and scorch defenses into submission. Here is a look at some interesting blitz ratios for QB’s through Week … Continue reading
2008 NFL Season: QB Challenge (A Look Back)
These two young quarterbacks have both played the same number of games — and have similar numbers (with respect to percentages). Can you name these players? Quarterback A: 2008 completion percentage — 63.6%; Quarterback B: 2008 completion percentage — 59.1% QB A: 2008 touchdown percentage — 5.2%; QB B: 2008 touchdown percentage — 6% QB … Continue reading
Matthew Stafford is Faster than you think
In the 20-yard shuttle, he was .2 slower than speedy Steeler WR Mike Wallace. In the 40-yard dash, Wallace ran a 4.34; Stafford ran a 4.81. Still some players play games faster than they run under a clock. Sometimes duress brings out a man’s inner Bolt. Exhibit A: Check out the DB leaning forward on … Continue reading
Is Steeler WR Mike Wallace the Real Deal?
Last week, Steeler rookie WR Mike Wallace had 7 receptions and 102 receiving yards on the road vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers lost the game, but the rookie served notice that he just might be a player. I was impressed enough to scoop him up in my FFL, even though I think the Steelers … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: 5 Stats that Surprise
Every season is full of surprises. Here are five that caught my eye. 1. Ben Roethlisberger is leading the NFL in completion percentage at 71.6%. That’s higher than Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner. Roethlisberger has a 63% completion rate over his career. The offensive line, which has been so maligned, must be doing … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season – Week 4 Picks
We’re heading to the Quarter Post. Week 4 is here and games are on tap for 28 teams in the league (Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina and Philadelphia are off.). The first three weeks have shown that some patterns are continuing: Peyton and Eli run smooth operations in Indy and New York; Donovan McNabb will be injured … Continue reading
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