NFL perpetual 2020 regular and postseason non Bears thread

[minnesotacubsfan]

Then why doesn't it happen very often?

This article is now 7 years old, and it blames mainly the short passing game, but also points out the point I was making: when a defender has nothing between him and the goal line except the ball he just intercepted, well....

 

That type of play sets him up perfectly

 

https://www.footballperspective.com/interceptions-are-much-more-likely-to-be-returned-for-touchdowns-now/

[CoolHandLuke]

Teams should just stop passing then - no interceptions at all!

[minnesotacubsfan]

yea that's the point I was trying to make

[jersey cubs fan]

I ask again, is it still the regular season?

[raw]

I ask again, is it still the regular season?

I don't know what you are taking about

 

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[CoolHandLuke]

It looked stupid in hindsight, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it was a stupid call or that those passes are bad plays. Getting the ball to a quick player in space with a pretty high percentage throw can sometimes lead to big gains! Just like all plays there is a cost/benefit calculation and you seem to be ignoring the benefit side of things.

 

*I personally hate the play too, but I also generally trust the people that design NFL offenses more than my dumb, emotional fan brain

[jersey cubs fan]

Minny has John Shoop Derangement Syndrome

[minnesotacubsfan]

Minny has John Shoop Derangement Syndrome

 

I can't remember, did Shoop like to call that play? Maybe that's it. I'm emotionally damaged from those days.

 

But honestly, it isn't just a WR screen that bothers me, it's any pass into the flat where the DB has the perfect opportunity to jump the play. whatever

[CubColtPacer]

This discussion led me to watch every pick 6 from the 2019 season. There were a few themes. The 5-10 yard out is likely the biggest culprit on there. Next would be the 5-6 yard pass usually to a tight end in the middle of the field, although there were a few busted quick slants as well. A couple RB screens, one RB in the flat. No WR screens on there. It was so funny seeing Jameis appear over and over and over again on the video.

[NOLA]

Minny has John Shoop Derangement Syndrome

 

I can't remember, did Shoop like to call that play? Maybe that's it. I'm emotionally damaged from those days.

 

But honestly, it isn't just a WR screen that bothers me, it's any pass into the flat where the DB has the perfect opportunity to jump the play. whatever

You just described about 1/4 of the Saints offensive playbook.

[minnesotacubsfan]

... The 5-10 yard out is likely the biggest culprit on there.....

 

 

I didn't even recognize the Seattle play as a WR screen, the DB blew it up so well. but this is really more what I refer to

[Derwood]

I hate the WR screen because your QB is throwing the ball 20 yard laterally for a 3-5 yard gain

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

You can look at the outcomes of WR screen attempts and you'd only be getting a partial picture of the effectiveness of the play. If you can threaten plays like that, your go routes becomes much more effective. The same applies to running plays. There is a balance, and a lot of teams get that balance wrong, but in-and-of-itself, WR screens and immediate passes to the flats are pretty much required from time to time to make offenses effective and stretch defenses.

[NOLA]

Holy crap, Pittsburgh is falling apart already.

[Derwood]

Holy crap, Pittsburgh is falling apart already.

 

Their run defense is awful right now

[cl smooth]

the horsefeathers got into the browns?!

[Ding Dong Johnson]

the horsefeathers got into the browns?!

They’re playing arguably the worst team in the playoffs.

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

Did...did they just play Days of the New during that graphic? Bizarre.

[Soul]

Apparently the Browns are doing this with an OL and coaches that don’t necessarily know each other.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Apparently the Browns are doing this with an OL and coaches that don’t necessarily know each other.

I heard that, how and why is that?

 

 

NVM: COVID

[Soul]

Apparently the Browns are doing this with an OL and coaches that don’t necessarily know each other.

I heard that, how and why is that?

I didn’t catch all of it but I heard some coaches aren’t there (COVID?) and that injuries had made it necessary to play a newly-signed OL or two.

 

Brief scan of articles - they’ve been dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.

 

If I was a Browns fan I’d definitely be calling in sick tomorrow.

[Derwood]

Roethlisberger passes for 500 yards, Steelers score 37 points, and the game wasn't ever really close

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Really wanted Rothlisberger to throw a 5th pick so I could force a Ben Folds 5 joke.

[NOLA]

[Cubswin11]