by David Jin Conventional wisdom says that the metric of passer rating is slowly becoming obsolete. New pass interference rules through the ages have opened up the game, and new play styles which rely on the quarterback’s rushing abilities created new avenues by which a quarterback may contribute to a team’s ability to win. These facets of the game enable highly-rated passers, like Tony Romo … Continue reading Normalizing Passer Rating, Part I: Z-Scoring

by David Jin Trent Williams is a once-in-a-generation talent at left tackle. He is a do-everything, protect-everything lineman whose Swiss-Army knife skillset allows him to be a pass protector, a run-blocker, and a downfield blocker to help his receivers get a few more precious yards after the catch. He can take on foes in the cramped confines of the pocket and take them on in … Continue reading Trent Williams and Lost Trust

by David Jin Recently, I wrote an article about the accusations of inefficiency leveled at Julio Jones. The primary criticism analyzed is his relatively lower touchdown count compared to his receiving yards. However, a player’s own statistics don’t tell the whole truth about the outcome of a game. Football is a team sport, and how a player makes others around him better can be just … Continue reading The Enigma of Julio Jones, Part II

by David Jin The reactions were swift. “Julio Jones touchdown and our long national nightmare is over,” tweeted The Falcoholic. On the field, his teammates jumped all over him. It was Week 9 of the 2018 NFL season, November 4th, and Julio Jones, would once again lead the league in receiving yards, had finally scored a receiving touchdown. This reaction is indicative of the accusation … Continue reading The Enigma of Julio Jones, Part I