Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: MightyGiants on June 01, 2024, 05:23:04 PMhttps://x.com/NYGdailyFeed/status/1796732972684460069

Sigh. He's not ready to give up that paycheck. Mentally, he's not in it. In his heart, he's not in it. He'll play half the season and will be a total non-factor.

Quote from: londonblue on May 31, 2024, 03:39:59 PMNot if I am offered a choice.

Pressures were undervalued historically but that does not mean they are as or more valuable on a play. Sacks usually gain field position and loss of down and the possibility of a fumble (an important % of NFL fumbles are sack fumbles year on year). Pressures bring a chance of loss of down and a slightly elevated chance of an interception per the data metrics.

Sacks are clearly more impactful as an individual play but they are less frequent so perhaps in total over an average game (rather than as an individual play) pressures might make a bigger combined contribution. Maybe in that specific way he has a point.

Which would you prefer to have a game with zero sacks but ten pressures that completely wreck the play, or a game with two sack and four pressures? I know which one I prefer. Pressures also lead to interceptions which are awesome too.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-top-triple-threat-receivers-amon-ra-st-brown-puka-nacua

I found this a fascinating read. I was a huge backer of Wandale Robinson since he was drafted and he can be absolutely lethal.

"Receivers can win in several ways, each with its own set of challenges. Some receivers run masterful routes to create separation, while others use leverage and play strength to win on contested throws or eat up chunk yardage with the ball in their hands.

Doing just one of these at a high level takes incredible skill, but maximizing each approach is a key indicator for potential production. Just six receivers exceeded the threshold in each facet in 2023.

These are the NFL's triple-threat receivers, ranking above the 60th percentile in yards after the catch per reception, contested catch rate and separation rate."

Wandale Robinson placed 5th among all the Wrs in the league. Showing the talent that the staff saw when they drafted him. Now pairing him with Hyatt, and Nabors should make it electric for the Qb.

Quote from: MightyGiants on June 01, 2024, 07:40:00 AMWe haven't had a "fun" player to watch since Barkley's younger and healthier days when we would be treated to the occasional homerun rush (or catch).

I hope you're right (I suspect you are).  This team will hopefully be more fun to watch this season.

Kinda get where you're coming from but it's a lot fun to watch Big Dex wreck interior lineman.

I hated that pick when it was made. No production in college but was somehow expected to produce in the NFL? A complete waste of a pick even for a 6th rounder. Another Dave Gettleman special. Smartest man in the room.

Quote from: GloryDays on May 30, 2024, 04:22:21 PMi DON'T LIKE THAT MOVE... he is bright and he runs well. he will contribute on another team, if he doesnt go on our P S

I see what you did

Mike Lombardi says pressure can cause INTs

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on June 01, 2024, 06:42:54 AMAt least, that is my opinion anyway, and I feel that way about both our offense and defense.

Offensively, adding in Nabers will give us that electrifying, explosive pass catching threat this team hasn't had since Beckham in his first few years prior to his injuries and decline. No matter what you think of our QB room, this guy is going to be thrilling to watch.

I also think some of our other receiving talent like Robinson and Hyatt will be "unlocked" to some degree due to this guy being on the field. Expect to see both of them dazzle at times and take noteworthy steps forward this season.

Meanwhile it will be interesting to watch some of other young guys, particularly Tyrone Tracy and Theo Johnson. Both have potential to flash as rookies.

And then defensively, one thing I know is that when you have a menacing pass rush, things happen on D. Adding a stud like Burns to play opposite the ascending Thibodeaux, with Dex in the middle and with Okereke right behind them will give us a scary front that should be incredibly fun to watch.

Don't get me wrong - I think this team still has significant talent and depth deficiencies at a number of positions and is a ways away from being a true contender, but I am pretty confident that they will be more fun to watch this year, and there is something to be said for that.

I equate "fun to watch" with arrow pointing up mixed with the exuberance of football preseason.  I'm on board.

Outstanding movie