RB's Don't Matter

[richig07]

They don't

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Welcome, comrade. I knew you'd come around.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

You don’t think part of the reason for those statistics are that when back ups are in, the defense focuses more on passing? I would be curious as to what the passing statistics look like with the starter in vs the back up.

 

[JohnShadows]

You don’t think part of the reason for those statistics are that when back ups are in, the defense focuses more on passing? I would be curious as to what the passing statistics look like with the starter in vs the back up.

Or what happens when the backup has to start because the feature back is injured.

 

[Dude]

#backupRBsRasimportantasRBstarters

long-tail hashtag

 

[Duffman]

Seems to me like All Runningbacks matter regardless of where they're at on the depth chart.

 

[richig07]

Just for some clarity as to how they are "adjusting for game script"

 

[richig07]

Welcome, comrade. I knew you'd come around.

Lol. Well, I've been a #RBsDon'tMatter guy since I was against the Bears inking Forte to a big contract in 2012.

 

[richig07]

You don’t think part of the reason for those statistics are that when back ups are in, the defense focuses more on passing? I would be curious as to what the passing statistics look like with the starter in vs the back up.

It is a valid point.

No statistic is context proof, though. I'm not saying this is a "perfect" set of data. However, it is pretty well thought out and interesting.

 

[YourFriendGannon]

This is like saying Lebron James and JaMychal Green had the same TS% last season, so Lebron and JaMychal Green are interchangeable for an offense.

 

[richig07]

This is like saying Lebron James and JaMychal Green had the same TS% last season, so Lebron and JaMychal Green are interchangeable for an offense.

It is... nothing like that.

An analogy that gets you closer would be something like points per minute.

 

[richig07]

Seems to me like All Runningbacks matter regardless of where they're at on the depth chart.

What a bleeding heart lib!

 

[Deacon]

I'm sure the LA Rams would have something to say about the value of star RBs

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I'm sure the LA Rams would have something to say about the value of star RBs

The one where CJ Anderson 'outplayed' him down the stretch?

 

[Rock Strongo]

They don't


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its interesting for sure. this is true if you are using accumulated data.
you can manipulate numbers to tell any story or narrative you want. its why theyre so fun, and why i like using them to fuck with people here.

 

[Rock Strongo]

They don't


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i think he meant 2009-2018. 1018 was long ago.

 

[gob]

i think he meant 2009-2018. 1018 was long ago.

long is relative

 

[Rock Strongo]

the one thing this doesnt account for, is skill set outside of simply carrying the ball. thats like 1/3 of a RB's job these days.

 

[Rock Strongo]

The one where CJ Anderson 'outplayed' him down the stretch?

ps

you got lucky today. just a dislocation. very lucky.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

ps

you got lucky today. just a dislocation. very lucky.

Very.