Don't worry, this board has convinced me Eli is still great.And a case of what could've been for the Giants
And a case of what could've been for the Giants
Talent level at QB sure has evolved. Must be at an all-time high.
Don't worry, this board has convinced me Eli is still great.
Hot take alert. The boneyard is fun for gems like that one every once in a while.Most of these guys suck. Anyone can play in today's game with the gimmick offenses and the head trauma specialists marching outside the stadiums.
Mahomes is fun to watch, though, I'll give him that.
Hot take alert. The boneyard is fun for gems like that one every once in a while.
Can anyone play baseball now because scoring has gone up since the dead ball era? The idea that rule changes in the NFL have somehow made it easier for QBs without talent to succeed is.... an opinion.Must just be a coincidence then that points and total yards go up every year.
Can anyone play baseball now because scoring has gone up since the dead ball era? The idea that rule changes in the NFL have somehow made it easier for QBs without talent to succeed is.... an opinion.
We’re like two posts away from you shaking your fist and yelling at some neighborhood kids to get off your lawn.It's made it easier for QBs without talent to put up numbers.
We’re like two posts away from you shaking your fist and yelling at some neighborhood kids to get off your lawn.
I’m aware but it just reeks of an old man take on the situation. The idea that rules somehow lessen the talent gap between more and less talented players is just a bad take based in a lot of “back in my day”.We're talking about changes that have mostly occurred within the last decade or so.
We're talking about changes that have mostly occurred within the last decade or so.
I’m aware but it just reeks of an old man take on the situation. The idea that rules somehow lessen the talent gap between more and less talented players is just a bad take based in a lot of “back in my day”.
Points are on the uptick in September but lets see the average as we get into the winter weather part of the season. Average points per game was the lowest last year that it has been since 2009. Teams are moving the ball differently, not really scoring differently. Average scoring was higher in 1948 than it was last year. And I think the slight uptick of 1.5 ppg since the early 90s has more to do with enforcing penalties on defensive backs and not head trauma specialists marching outside. What a bad take. This contrarian schtick doesn't suit you.
I understand not every QB is Daryle Lamonica but even if it's tweaks in design, most NFL teams can say right now that they are alright at QB. It still takes talent to execute successfully in the NFL. As proven by a bunch of excellent college players who still fail to succeed in the NFL. Paxton Lynch of Denver is the latest example.You're correct about much of that. However, the changes to the game should force us to be more cynical about quarterbacks in particular. Everything's about getting the ball out faster, using the middle of the field more, taking what the defense gives you, etc. Essentially, replicating New England's model. That's led to far higher completion percentages, passer ratings, and more passing attempts. Perhaps more importantly, interceptions are way down. That makes for a game where qb's have far greater margin for error than they used to.
Yes, but a big part of the game used to be hammer young QBs to see if you could rattle them. You would see talented throwers get skittish. You can't hit QBs like that anymore.Can anyone play baseball now because scoring has gone up since the dead ball era? The idea that rule changes in the NFL have somehow made it easier for QBs without talent to succeed is.... an opinion.
You're correct about much of that. However, the changes to the game should force us to be more cynical about quarterbacks in particular. Everything's about getting the ball out faster, using the middle of the field more, taking what the defense gives you, etc. Essentially, replicating New England's model. That's led to far higher completion percentages, passer ratings, and more passing attempts. Perhaps more importantly, interceptions are way down. That makes for a game where qb's have far greater margin for error than they used to.