![]() ![]() They’re not some magic set of formulas that perfectly reflect reality. That’s the only reality in which numbers actually dictate anything because the whole thing is made up of ones and zeros.Īnalytics is a tool used to understand the game better. If you believe that a player’s PFF grade directly correlates to their skill level, then you might as well just sit down and sim games on Madden. But when they try to discredit a professional athlete’s opinion because they denounce blindly following stats, it really makes them come off stupid. I get it if some dumbass like me says it, I’m in debt and live with my parents. This happens every time someone remotely criticizes analytics. Here’s just one screenshot of statsexual replies to the clip on Twitter: In fact, my actual biggest issue with the analytics is how these people act when their all-holy numbers are even slightly brought into question. I say they’re weak-minded people who can’t form their own opinions unless a nerd signs off on them. Some may say they’re looking for concrete meaning in a cruel, chaotic world. My biggest issue with the analytics movement is that people see these numbers as infallible. They can be handy across pretty much any sport. In all honesty, I’m not totally against analytics in specific contexts. Our website’s stance on the recent trend towards analytics-based discourse is well-documented, and we support Johnson 100% in his crusade against statsexuals. New with is out now: /vXLWXyy92N- Barstool Sports April 27, 2022 That fact can't be denied.Lane Johnson has no issue with fans criticizing players, but he does have beef with stat nerds like PFF and their system for rating players. The last time we saw both, Jalen outplayed Patrick on football's biggest stage, the Super Bowl. Not really, but we still think Jalen Hurts deserves to be ranked higher. His Average Depth of Target was 5.5 yards. The receivers did everything for him last year. Sure, there's a rocket there, but there may be some issues with aiming and accuracy. Think of Josh Allen in the same manner that you think of North Korea. Place Joe Burrow at #3 if you want to do that. Joe Burrow walked into the Super Bowl, threw one touchdown, and got sacked seven times. Jalen walked into the Super Bowl and set records. It was very cool seeing that in slow motion on Hard Knocks in 2020, but when are we going to judge this guy based on what he has done in big moments? Joe Burrow (ranked third) It’s better to just say, 'This guy has done nothing with a lot'.Ĭongrats on throwing a pretty spiral. Justin Herbert (ranked fourth)Ĭalling Justin Herbert a ‘Social Media Quarterback’ is an insult that no one understands. That’s truly a murderer's row of opponents you got to play against multiple times a year. It’s super cool that you have beaten up an NFC North where your opponents have a combined record of 83-113-2 over the past four seasons. ![]() Oh, so we’re just going to keep doing the Aaron Rodgers thing. He may even be a top-five talent if he stays healthy, but is he better than Jalen? Let's get real. Lamar has won one playoff game and has only played in 12 games during both of the past two seasons. Yeah, dude won an NFL MVP trophy, but let's be honest with ourselves here. The last time Lamar Jackson strung two great seasons together, we were discussing what he was doing in 20. We waited on an announcement that this was a joke, and it appears that announcement isn't coming. Let’s look at the guys ranked ahead of QB1. You’re going to put Jalen Hurts at seven? Seriously? Seven? Did you wake up this morning and eat a bowl of paint chips? Did you outsource this ranking to Chris Simms? Did you donate blood and hit the bars before you came up with this? Did you spend all day huffing turpentine? What is happening? The Top-10 starting QBs heading into next season, per /sZ0T8zSlz0- PFF Okay, someone seriously has to explain why Jalen Hurts isn't on a list of the NFL's top ten quarterbacks. Who doesn't love PFF though? They keep the debates hot and heavy, but when we're ready to pat them on the back, they drop a list of their Top-10 starting QBs ahead of the regular season. For instance, they can get away with saying Landon Dickerson has a rating of 87.3, and we’ll believe them because no one understands what they’re talking about. They have their algorithms and data, but occasionally, they throw stuff out there that we don't quite understand. It’s safe to say that Pro Football Focus is the owner of a pretty reliable ranking system and can be trusted most of the time. We're back to disrespecting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts yet again. It's hard to believe this might be true, but history seems to be repeating itself. ![]()
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