Debunking top 3 myths about the '09 Redskins [Archive] - Page 6

Ruhskins

07-27-2009, 01:31 AM

good thread except the receiving one seems a little off base, yes the returning ones are the most productive but keep in mind that desean jackson is now in his second year and dmac now has macklin. Just because plaxico isn't returning doesn't mean those yards will disappear from the giants passing game. Finally, as much as i hate to admit it, romo is a good/very good regular season passer and the loss of to will not lead to a large dropoff in total passing yardage as roy williams will be in his second year in the system.
Now, admittedly, it is time for thomas, kelly, and davis to step up and contribute solidly to the passing game for us as well so as a whole the division looks to be pretty solid. But using returning stats is not very smart because by that logic, the pats are returning 0 yards...does that mean they suck?? The other two are huge points though so props for bringing that up

Well this is surely not going to help Maclin help out that Eagle passing game.

Philadelphia Eagles' camp begins without top-pick Jeremy Maclin - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4357757)

I hope we don't see this situation and sign Orakpo before camp starts.

Monkeydad

07-27-2009, 03:19 PM

Maybe I'm not following here, but are you talking about starting pass catchers only?

Here's the way the stats line up in the NFC East according to NFL.com:

philly = 6th in the league in passing, 362 completions
dallas = 9th, 328 completions
nyg = 18th, 298 completions
was = 23rd, 318 completions

I guess there are statistical myths, as you've pointed out, but then there's actual results, and our passing game has been downright impotent for years.

If a player comes off the bench and catches a TD, it still counts for 6 points.


	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Commanders Football > Locker Room Main Forum > Debunking top 3 myths about the '09 Redskins Log in Debunking top 3 myths about the '09 Redskins Pages : 1 2 3 4 5 [6] Ruhskins 07-27-2009, 01:31 AM good thread except the receiving one seems a little off base, yes the returning ones are the most productive but keep in mind that desean jackson is now in his second year and dmac now has macklin. Just because plaxico isn't returning doesn't mean those yards will disappear from the giants passing game. Finally, as much as i hate to admit it, romo is a good/very good regular season passer and the loss of to will not lead to a large dropoff in total passing yardage as roy williams will be in his second year in the system. Now, admittedly, it is time for thomas, kelly, and davis to step up and contribute solidly to the passing game for us as well so as a whole the division looks to be pretty solid. But using returning stats is not very smart because by that logic, the pats are returning 0 yards...does that mean they suck?? The other two are huge points though so props for bringing that up Well this is surely not going to help Maclin help out that Eagle passing game. Philadelphia Eagles' camp begins without top-pick Jeremy Maclin - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4357757) I hope we don't see this situation and sign Orakpo before camp starts. Monkeydad 07-27-2009, 03:19 PM Maybe I'm not following here, but are you talking about starting pass catchers only? Here's the way the stats line up in the NFC East according to NFL.com: philly = 6th in the league in passing, 362 completions dallas = 9th, 328 completions nyg = 18th, 298 completions was = 23rd, 318 completions I guess there are statistical myths, as you've pointed out, but then there's actual results, and our passing game has been downright impotent for years. If a player comes off the bench and catches a TD, it still counts for 6 points.