Comments on: With two exceptions, quarterbacks are doing well this year http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: mmmpierogi http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1276829 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:29:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1276829 I’m guessing the numbers will calm down and defenses will adjust. I also strongly hope for that to happen. I watch NFL football for defense, not teams putting up arena football-esque numbers and making it look like some bush-league gym sport. It would be a shame if the rule changes were responsible in some part (it would put traditionally defense-driven teams at a disadvantage), but I don’t know if i buy that argument.

]]> By: guypatsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1276722 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:34:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1276722 Defenses will eventually catch up with offenses. We’ll start seeing “normal” games by early October.

]]> By: ravensgrl http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1276476 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:58:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1276476 crowdseats says:
Sep 20, 2011 1:54 PM
Yeah, it’s Gabbert’s time already. Just posted a comparison between Total QBR and Passer Rating for Week 2 http://www.crowdseats.com/blog/quarterbacks/total-qbr-vs-nfl-passer-rating-week-2/

Great link! I’d love to see the full comparison for all the QBs each week.

]]> By: freedomispopular http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1276311 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:15:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1276311 Can we stop saying “so-and-so’s on pace to break the season passing yards record” when there have been only 2 games?

]]> By: voodudrew http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1276055 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:35:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1276055 Of course because he’s from Detroit you forget Matthew Stafford.

]]> By: numberoneinthehoodg http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275486 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:07:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275486 Just shows how stupid of a stat this truly is. A QB throws for under 50 in the first game is not in the bottom two is proof that it’s crap. Until you can take in intangibles, which you can’t, the QB rating is subject to review. Isn’t that what they want anyway? Just don’t lose the game. New M.O. for Al Davis.

]]> By: granadafan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275372 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:16:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275372 Hmm, all the pro-owner crowd that were paid to post on PFT must be eating a little crow after they predicted horrible offenses because players were prevented from OTAs during the owner lockout.

Of course the real reason could be that defenses are deathly afraid of laying a finger on QBs or actually hitting receivers… Thanks Goodell.

]]> By: ruggerlad http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275364 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:12:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275364 How does a LB cover a TE without being able to lay the wood? You cannot stop a man 3+ inches taller without hammering them as they try to catch the ball. Not weak LB coverage it is weak rules by Regina Goodfornothing the worst thing to happen to the NFL EVER!
Chad Henne is on pace to beat Marino’s record I mean come on!!

]]> By: ruggerlad http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275345 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:06:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275345 Anyone knows it is not the lockout, in fact defenses take less time to gel than offenses IT IS THE RULE CHANGES GENIUS.

FIRE GOODELL!!!!!!

]]> By: ruggerlad http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275335 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:03:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275335 With the new (incredibly bad) rules in which you are no longer allowed to play defense or tackle (wtf) Jennifer Sterger could have a hall of fame career as a QB instead of ”sideline reporting”.

]]> By: whodeytn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275325 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:00:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275325 Andy Dalton is destroying Cam Newton in quarterback rating, yet he gets no love. He also hasn’t thrown an INT.

Just sayin’…

]]> By: gooboy6 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275297 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:50:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275297 Cassell is a winner

]]> By: crawfish2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275291 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:46:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275291 Brees is the only one that will break Marino’s record of 5,084 pass yards in a season. The Saints don’t have a good defense, don’t run the ball wall, and the only game that will be affected by weather is week 17 at Carolina.

]]> By: robcypher http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275289 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:46:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275289 You’re using Kordell Stewart’s average QB rating as the NFL version of the Mendoza Line (ie, to represent a thoroughly mediocre player)?

Wouldn’t Trent Dilfer or Jeff George be a better person to use for a “Mendoza Line”?

]]> By: judsonjr http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275245 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:29:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275245 As We’reFineThere says, I think lack of quality coverage linebackers is part of it. Teams with pass catching TE and good receiving backs can just split them wide and have a hey-day.

Additionally, lack of secondary depth is an issue on many teams. As a general rule the 3rd & 4th WR are going to be much better than the nickle and dime that are covering them.

Add in the PI, illegal hands, and roughing calls that give 1st downs and why bother running. If you run you have to grind it out only to have your drive killed via the inevitable holding call.

]]> By: jackblackshairyback http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275209 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:15:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275209 Kordoza Line BWAHAHAHAHA!!!

The only thing more fitting would be the Derek AndersonOza line, but it doesnt have the same ring to it.

]]> By: gosuhgo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275172 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:54:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275172 why can’t espns new qb rating factor in tony romo losing game 1 by dropping a ball mid throw? That was blooper reel material

]]> By: ham1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275165 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:51:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275165 IMO only, I would rather see a knock down drag out defensive slobberknocker anyday then all this candy azz offensive onslaught. Records will fall and I feel it is an injustice as the suckers who break them have had it handed to them on a silver platter with all the protection they and the diva WR’s get. I wonder how many records would be greater in years past had those QB’s had the refs blowing a whistle every ten seconds to protect them. The exception is Brady, and Manning, who both have won SB’s and have played in an old school NFL before Roger came along.

]]> By: We'reFineThere http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275161 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:49:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275161 If there’s such thing as a coverage linebacker I’d consider him in the draft after Luck and any other worthy QB’s. This TE vs bum LB game is unfair as well as the line up 4-5 receivers and find the practice squad CB game.

]]> By: trbowman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275156 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:48:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275156 Whacko for Palko

]]> By: jimyritz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275154 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:47:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275154 Tackling is awful???…..it’s a penalty for tackling anyone remotely hard…DB’s aren’t allowed to breathe on the wideouts w/out it being a 15 yard penalty and g-d forbid anyone hits hard….

Seems like everyone is playing zone..Who plays man to man?

It really is the no defense league..

]]> By: billsfan1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275124 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:35:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275124 That’s because there is a whole new conference that gets to throw on donte whitner

]]> By: airraid77 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275119 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:32:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275119 josh freeman has put together 2 quarters……the lions game was never in serious doubt……..and the vikings game…..well its the viking being the vikings. but even then it was until the vikings played prevent defense that freeman got going…and he didnt get going……they handed the ball off to blount….which is the smartest qbing move that franchise has made IN YEARS.

]]> By: scudbot http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275112 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:30:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275112 C. Newton 28/46 432 9.4 1 3 72.0

]]> By: blue18hutthutt http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275094 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:21:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275094 Quality of D has been predictably awful this year due to the lock-out and cessation of two-a-days …tackling leaguewide is awful

]]> By: favreforever http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275080 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:15:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275080 Not sure about the “Kordoza Line”, but I’m pretty sure that 30.6 is below the level where they unhook the life support system.

]]> By: jodave5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275074 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:13:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275074 So Tyler Palko is starting for KC this week?

]]> By: blaz0037 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275054 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:08:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275054 The No Defense League

]]> By: harleyrider1973 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275037 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:03:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275037 feldman9000 says:
Sep 20, 2011 1:50 PM
Man Slammin Cam Newton is good. #halloffamebound

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he’s played two games in the NFL and you are already putting him in the HOF?

]]> By: bullcharger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/20/with-two-exceptions-quarterbacks-are-doing-well-this-year/#comment-1275026 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:00:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=155793#comment-1275026 Defenses will catch up. It’s the only real impact of the lockout so far. Even Green Bay can’t stop anyone right now. It will change over the next 6 games and the second half of the season will be different.

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