MartinC Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/73694/pass-atlas-a-map-of-where-nfl-quarterbacks-throw-the-ball Interesting article and data on the distribution of passes and completions last year in the NFL. Nothing hugely surprising for anyone who watches football with more than a passing interest but still interesting. When people say the NFL is a passing league that's certainly true but it would be more accurate to call it a short passing league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 The concepts of Bill Walsh's West Coast Offense live on to this day. Many teams have substituted the short pass for the run in what used to be known as running situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 That's exaclty what I figured it would look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 This is the chart which stood out to me - the heat map overlaying completion percentage on attempts. Throws to the backs in the flats and the area about 5-7 yards in front of the centre for TEs running drags. It also shows that the NFL is a right handed world in terms of QBs. http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0906/All_NFL_Passes_1152.jpg Its not surprising but it shows why coverage skills in linebackers are so important now and why so often defenses are subbing linebackers for an extra DB and being in nickel so much. Offenses are abusing linebackers isolating them with backs and TEs who are more larger receivers than guys who can line up next to a tackle and be effective in line blockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Wait. I thought Griffin wasn't a "real" quarterback because he "only threw short passes". So where is he, and why is Brady making three appearances inside the 10 yard downfield marker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Very interesting breakdown. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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