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Originally Posted by Mattyk72
Since we're on the topic of YPC it's interesting if you take a closer look at Betts' numbers from last year.
In September he averaged 5.3 ypc, with those numbers inflated quite a bit by a huge day against a weak Houston D.
In October and November he averaged 3.7 and 3.9 respectively.
In December he averaged 5.0. That was around the same time when the offensive line really hit their stride.
So how much of Bett's success was due to him, or the offensive line coming together and really playing well?? Mark me down for the offensive line.
There's a reason why people say it all starts up front. |
Great post, Matty.
The other reason that "it all starts up front" is that on every NFL snap, every player on both sides of the ball is affected by what is going on in the trenches. That can not be said for any other position. No receiver cares what the QB is doing on a running play, but the lineman are important on 99% of plays.
Therefore, if you have a bad offense, you can always improve your line.