Thu 02/07/2013

Film Room: Quinton Coples the Reality

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Denver Broncos Secret Superstar: Rahim Moore

.@PFF_Pete says despite THAT play, Rahim Moore the Broncos’ secret superstar.  Allowed .46 yds/coverage snap, allowed first down or TD on only 1.64% of snaps.  But, biggest turnaround had been in tackling where he went from one of league’s worst to best (2011 missed 11 of 43; 8 of 96 in ’12).  Link

Colin Kaepernick over Andrew Luck: The Future of NFL Quarterback

.@BuckyBrooks (NFL) compares Andrew Luck vs Colin Kaepernick and takes Kaepernick because he thinks he’s the future of the position.  They’re even in arm talent and clutch factor, Luck better in pocket presence.  But, Kaepernick takes cake in athleticism & game management.  Influx of collegiate concepts putting emphasis on said athleticism.  Link

Fantasy Football: 2013 NFL Draft Undheralded Steals

PFF mines 2013 NFL Draft for not so obvious contributors.  Quarterback:  Geno Smith.  Running Back:  Giovanni Bernard, Mike Gillislee, Stepfan Taylor.  Link

Philadelphia Eagles Dumbest Team in NFL in 2012

.@footballfacts (CHFF) says Chip Kelly must re-educate the dumbest team in NFL.  Eagles did all little things wrong in 2012.  Ranked 15th in both O & D but 29th and 30th in scoring O & D.  ranked 31st and 32nd in Scoreability (yards per score) & Bendability (yards per point allowed), metrics that put empirical figure on team intelligence.  Link

Film Room: NFL 4 Man Pass Rush

.@FO_wordofmuth (for SBN) looks at how to generate pressure rushing only 4 through twists & slants.  Breaks down Pirate twist & TED stunt.  In former, one side crashes while other loops outside.  In latter, DT penetrates & DE loops around.  Link

 

NFL Quarterbacks Who Cause the Most Sacks

.@PFF_Neil looks at what NFL QBs cause the most sacks.  4 secs the general rule for assessing QB blame.  Jake Locker, Russell Wilson, Jay Cutler, Aaron Rodgers, Andy Dalton cause the most.  Link

And Dalton average NFL QB and That’s Okay

.@MikeTanier (SOE) says “average” shouldn’t be a dirty word in regards to NFL quarterbacks.  Means he’s 16th best in the world.  Capable of winning Super Bowl and shedding “average” label as Joe Flacco just did.  Andy Dalton is Tanier’s 16th rated QB.  Teams need to support average QBs w weapons, and Bengals did so drafting Tyler Eifert, who will give Dalton more intermediate routes to complement AJ Green’s deep threat.  Link

Cleveland Browns Offense Under Rob Chudzinski

.@afc2nfc (@DraftBrowns) expects Browns offense to resemble coach Rob Chudzinski’s time with Norv Turner in San Diego more than his Panthers team.  Will curtail O towards talents he has rather than forcing system on them like last regime.Expect more passes to the backs and a more vertical passing game.  Link

2013 NFL Quarterback Battles

.@MarcSesslerNFL handicaps 2013′s NFL Quarterback battles.  Gives Gabbert advantage over Henne, Matt Flynn over Terrelle Pryor & Tyler Wilson, Michael Vick over Nick Foles & Matt Barkley, Josh Freeman over Mike Glennon, EJ Manuel over Kevin Kolb, Geno Smith over Mark Sanchez, Brandon Weeden over Jason Campbell.  Link

Rob Gronkowski Injury Not a Concern Yet

.@MikeTanier (SOE) says it’s ridiculous to be debating Rob Gronkowski injury at this point.  Season still long way off.  Even if he’s not ready for Game 1, Patriots won’t have trouble w weak division.  Link