Nice opening drive. Controlled the clock and made yards both in the air and on the ground.
Let’s hope we can continue that way.
Let’s hope we can continue that way.
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I think the point is, the gap between good and bad linemen is massive in this league. More so than at running back.
And because you struggle to determine this value, it’s not there or less than Barkley’s? On what basis? Don’t get me wrong, Barkley is an incredible player, an amazing talent and one of the best at his position. But so is Nelson. And Nelson‘s impact could be felt throughout every single Colts game this season.
I think the Chiefs and the Steelers have shown very well how much an elite RB impacts a team.
And the Broncos have shown how easy it is to get one.
what do you base this on? nelson is first team all pro as a rookie. barkley was the 19th best back by dvoa
jalen ramsey
Great play from Rivers to fool the Bolts CB
the best part is that quenton nelson has the 27th highest salary at his position. saquon barkley has the 5th highest salary at his position
And Nelson should be able to play on a high level for a longer time, too.
Hmm, few arguments there.
Anyway we'll get some veteran QB this off-season and this conversation will hopefully be moot.
it wont be moot in the sense that running through traffic isnt moot just because you make it through unscathed
Give me a good article or 2 that explores this topic in depth
Yes. Barkley got 261 carries this year, second most in the league. he's going to wear down substansially while nelson could be the next larry allen
But...but...I thought Brady carried this Patriots team?
Probably his best coaching performance this season getting an average side to the division title (albeit in a division that no one seemingly wanted to win). But his ceiling is basically a division title win every other season, and no further than a divisional playoff round. He's a terrible clock/game manager, not an offensive mastermind as Jerry would have had all believe circa 2007-2009, and simply doesn't strike me as the type players will go through a wall for. Unfortunately, this season's "success" will likely tell Jerry he's the man and thus give him another extension. Dallas will continuously be stuck in mediocrity sandwiched with the odd division title and the odd sub .500 season.
The one starter thing is meaningless. There is only one starter at kicker and punter and fullback and tight end. Doesn't make those positions more or less valuable. Plus many teams give significant carries to multiple running backs.
As for establishing a running game, you are still living in the 90s. The league has changed. The Patriots have built a dynasty around using their cap and draft resources at other positions. In the Belichick era they used two first round picks on running backs, picks 18 and 21, who combined for 39 AV.
Teams are passing more and rushing less
And there is a clear correlation between passing and winning that doesn't exist for rushing.
Due to draft guarantees, running backs drafted in the first round get outsized contracts compared their position peers and that is unique among nfl positions.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ng-back-round-1-better-awesome-2017-nfl-draft
From that same article, here is the difference between round 1 and round 2 running backs.
1. Running is less important than ever to winning
2. Running backs drafted in the first round get disproportionate contracts compared to their peers in later rounds.
3. The top performing running backs are usually not picked in the first round.
So if you dont need them as much anymore, you cant identify on draft day which ones will perform best and there is an added cost for drafting them in the first round, it doesn't make sense to do it.
Someone explain why the Chargers are playing on the road with a better record than the Pats
They didn't win their division
The AFC East is shit.
Is Jules a HOFer?
Ramsey, by far.
Needs more receptions imo
This is the most balanced I’ve seen our offence in a long long time.
Good god McDaniels scheme.
Aye, plenty of issues with Garrett for sure. Was just pointing out that last night's loss was a weird game to call him out on.
Having said that, there's plenty of NFL teams really struggling for HCs at the moment so maybe it's a case of better the devil you know. I'll be keen to see how things change with a new OC.
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GOAT Brady pinging some beautiful 5 yard passes today
Brady is en fuego.
Patriots seemingly have another gear or two every January. It's amazing to watch.
Brady giving all these no names development opportunities
Beautiful call by the refs.
Wow what a hand off there by Brady. Excellent accuracy. Brady done? I think not!
Wow what a hand off there by Brady. Excellent accuracy. Brady done? I think not!
Wish Brady was my counsellor at work.
and then they can play me on madden
The Chargers look hopeless on offense.
I want to believe the Chiefs will do better but hopefully Reid doesn't Reid the offseason
I want to believe the Chiefs will do better but hopefully Reid doesn't Reid the offseason
This is difficult to watch as a chargers fan.
That should be Patriots ball.
These playoffs have yet to see a truly entertaining game.
These playoffs have yet to see a truly entertaining game.
I think that's a recovery by NE.
This is so typical of the Chargers franchise. Just like the Marty years and the Air Coryell years - come up short. Astonishingly, the one year they actually overachieved was with Bobby fecking Ross only to get annihilated by the 49ers.
This is so typical of the Chargers franchise. Just like the Marty years and the Air Coryell years - come up short. Astonishingly, the one year they actually overachieved was with Bobby fecking Ross only to get annihilated by the 49ers.
Chargers have been embarrassing.
Rubbish weekend of games . All the favs fresh from the bye weeks have outplacement the wildcard winners and the least likely team to win is yet to play
I'll give you a game in a few weeks once I've gotten half decent. Haven't played Madden in about a year