Quick thoughts on Colts-Raiders

[sherck]

Just saw this analysis:

Just broke down Andrew Luck vs Oakland. He was knocked down 1 time. He was completely untouched on 24 of 31 pass attempts. The pass protection was incredible. Finally, he has a legit OL.

FINALLY, a legit O-Line!

Man, I have been wanting that since we drafted Andrew!

Walk Worthy,

[DrSpaceman]

So far this year :

10 sacks on about 340 pass attempts

Once every 34 attempts.

I didn't look specifically, but it may be the lowest rate in the league for a starting QB. Its at least among the lowest. Of the starters the lowest number of sacks for the year is 8 or 9 and he is passing more than them, more attempts

I did not look up prior years, but I am guessing that is much improved, since it seemed like before he was getting hit or pressure about every other attempt

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by DrSpaceman

So far this year :

10 sacks on about 340 pass attempts

Once every 34 attempts.

I didn't look specifically, but it may be the lowest rate in the league for a starting QB. Its at least among the lowest. Of the starters the lowest number of sacks for the year is 8 or 9 and he is passing more than them, more attempts

I did not look up prior years, but I am guessing that is much improved, since it seemed like before he was getting hit or pressure about every other attempt

You are correct - our sack rate is lowest in the league (2.92%).
Second lowest is Pittsburg at 3.37% (10 sacks in 297 attempts)
For context, League average is 7.02%
Worst is San Fran at a whopping 12.02% (31 sacks in 258 attempts). When do we get to play them?

Last year, the Colts sack rate was - are you ready for this - 11.5% (56 sacks in 487 attempts). Crazy.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...assingAttempts

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Chaka

You are correct - our sack rate is lowest in the league (2.92%).
Second lowest is Pittsburg at 3.37% (10 sacks in 297 attempts)
For context, League average is 7.02%
Worst is San Fran at a whopping 12.02% (31 sacks in 258 attempts). When do we get to play them?

Last year, the Colts sack rate was - are you ready for this - 11.5% (56 sacks in 487 attempts). Crazy.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...assingAttempts

That's absurd. Imagine if we see a similar type of improvement on defense next year.

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

That's absurd. Imagine if we see a similar type of improvement on defense next year.

We have literally moved from worst to first on sack rate. It is pretty shocking.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

That's absurd. Imagine if we see a similar type of improvement on defense next year.

One can hope

[DrSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Chaka

You are correct - our sack rate is lowest in the league (2.92%).
Second lowest is Pittsburg at 3.37% (10 sacks in 297 attempts)
For context, League average is 7.02%
Worst is San Fran at a whopping 12.02% (31 sacks in 258 attempts). When do we get to play them?

Last year, the Colts sack rate was - are you ready for this - 11.5% (56 sacks in 487 attempts). Crazy.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...assingAttempts

What is surprising about that stat from last year is that it was ONLY 11.5%. I would have guessed higher.

The rate it is at now, through this half season, is about where it was when manning was at his peak. He would take about 20-25 sacks a year, 1-2 a game.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by Chaka

You are correct - our sack rate is lowest in the league (2.92%).
Second lowest is Pittsburg at 3.37% (10 sacks in 297 attempts)
For context, League average is 7.02%
Worst is San Fran at a whopping 12.02% (31 sacks in 258 attempts). When do we get to play them?

Last year, the Colts sack rate was - are you ready for this - 11.5% (56 sacks in 487 attempts). Crazy.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...assingAttempts

While some thought drafting Nelson was too high for a guard, this shows that he was well worth the pick. Kelly and Nelson were damn good picks in the 1st round. Finally have a running game to help Luck and it is great not seeing Luck getting the shit kicked out of him every game.

[1965southpaw]

Originally Posted by sherck

Just saw this analysis:


FINALLY, a legit O-Line!

Man, I have been wanting that since we drafted Andrew!

Walk Worthy,

I heard Big Joe say today that our oline coach told him this week that he thinks Ryan Kelly is the best center in the NFL.....I don't get the sense that this coach is one who tends to say positive things just because.....

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by 1965southpaw

I heard Big Joe say today that our oline coach told him this week that he thinks Ryan Kelly is the best center in the NFL.....I don't get the sense that this coach is one who tends to say positive things just because.....

That is some high praise. He does seem to have turned it up a notch this year. Hopefully these guys will get some pro bowl nods if they keep it up. From one of the worst olives to one of the best in about a year. Not too shabby.