Pressure
November 16th, 2017
“Think you can come at me?”
Joe understands it is popular to hammer away on the Bucs’ offensive line.
This practice seems to be a one-size-fits-all. If no other excuse can be hatched, leaning on the offensive line seems to always work. Running game, passing game, Ebola virus, stomach flu, congested traffic. The poor guys playing on the line can’t catch a break and get blamed for everything.
Per numbers from BSPN’s NFL Matchup, it’s hard to kill the offensive line for any of the ills America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, may run into. That’s because the numbers suggest Jameis thrives under pressure.
First, there are the eye-popping numbers that lead one to believe no quarterback in the NFL is better after escaping the pocket than Jameis. No one.
Then, there is the stat pumped out by NFL Matchup this week that lists Jameis as one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL under pocket pressure. You can see the graphic below.
So remember folks, if Jameis struggles when (if?) he returns this season, the spreadsheets say you can’t blame the offensive line.
November 16th, 2017 at 12:20 am
I saw 2 to 3 missed blocks by dsmith when jw was in that lead to disaster.
November 16th, 2017 at 12:50 am
Here’s a stat: Effective running game translates into wins
http://www.footballdb.com/stats/100-yard-rushing.html
November 16th, 2017 at 4:50 am
Stats are like a violin…they play whatever tune you want. BTW how many W’s does he have this season? W’s are all that count.
November 16th, 2017 at 5:42 am
I think one of the main reasons is because Jameis always keeps his eyes downfield. Sometimes the pressure comes because he holds the ball way too long and some of it is due the offensive scheme; Brady is throwing longer this year than in years past. Do you Brees ever makes this list? No, because he rickets the ball out in under 2.5 seconds for most plays unless its third and long or having to go playaction.
November 16th, 2017 at 5:43 am
Do you think Brees…and he rockets the ball out, rather.^
November 16th, 2017 at 6:24 am
@Joe … “So remember folks, if Jameis struggles when (if?) he returns this season, the spreadsheets say you can’t blame the offensive line.” That’s your takeaway Joe? How about a different perspective: IF the OLine was doing it’s job, Jameis wouldn’t be under so much pressure AND the running game would be a lot more effective. Skill position players are only as effective IMO as the OLine that’s in front of them. Granted that an outstanding QB can make his OLine look a lot better than it is, but an effective OLine can also make an average QB look a lot better than he is. If I was building a new NFL team, I’d start with building a strong OLine … and a strong DLine.
November 16th, 2017 at 7:27 am
Just a thought, if you are getting pressured alot doesn’t it make sense to have a higher pressure passer rating? side note i see alot of hits after the throw this year and Jameis getting off the ground. So If he had no pressure at all would he have better pocket passer rating? i think so. Stats are for losers and W’s if eaten properly are for winners.
November 16th, 2017 at 8:16 am
He is so good under pressure because he is used to being under pressure!Boy Evan Smith really intimidated Joe!
November 16th, 2017 at 8:56 am
lol….joe doesn’t care for espn but will rely on their stats….GO BUCS!!!!
November 16th, 2017 at 9:28 am
joe does not like stats except when?
November 16th, 2017 at 9:42 am
Jameis is good under pressure because he gets the most in-game experience.
November 16th, 2017 at 10:01 am
@Joe: That is the most ridiculous attempt at logic that I’ve ever seen you produce, and you’ve had some real whoppers!
You should go into politics if you’re going to continue to spin an obvious situation into one that deflects culpability.
November 16th, 2017 at 12:14 pm
@Defense Rules,
The o line is not responsible for anything bad that happens. It’s one of the commandments at JBF apparently.
November 16th, 2017 at 2:46 pm
I guess then we can assume that the O line is missing blocks, just to play to Jameis’s strengths.
November 16th, 2017 at 3:26 pm
Discounting stats, I’d offer that the line is not as bad as some would claim. I would offer they are not guiltless in the large number of tackles for loss either. Team game. Eyeballs or stats (depending how you use them) will tell you that. Hard to see anything clearly when all you’re looking for is a single scapegoat. Go Bucs!