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Statistical analysis is deadly accurate when using large groups. The problem is projecting that to an individual. People beat the odds all the time especially exceptional individuals and Fred Jackson is certainly one of those. Sooner or later the years will catch up to him. I will bet the later.

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Anyone who watches the Bills on a regular basis can see the obvious: FredX is the best offensive player on the team. And his value goes way beyond the stats (as good as they are), but also his leadership and example. Yes, one of these days he will hit that tipping point of his age catching up to him. But until then, watch and enjoy what a true profession we have in Fred Jackson.

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great find; thanks.

 

The key graph, however (which echoes a point I made in another thread):

 

"Let’s note a few things here. First, NEP numbers are lower for running backs compared to passers and receivers because running the ball is far less effective than throwing it. That doesn’t mean that rushing should be eliminated from the game of football, but it does tell us that throwing the football will yield more offensive success than running it. And that’s pretty evident when you watch the majority of NFL teams in today’s game."

 

The passing game has been the Bills problem for years because of the QB problems. Chan Gailey was a great passing game coach, fwiw.

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great find; thanks.

 

The key graph, however (which echoes a point I made in another thread):

 

"Let’s note a few things here. First, NEP numbers are lower for running backs compared to passers and receivers because running the ball is far less effective than throwing it. That doesn’t mean that rushing should be eliminated from the game of football, but it does tell us that throwing the football will yield more offensive success than running it. And that’s pretty evident when you watch the majority of NFL teams in today’s game."

 

The passing game has been the Bills problem for years because of the QB problems. Chan Gailey was a great passing game coach, fwiw.

I hope he gets a chance to come back in the league. I have wondered what he would do with a team like Detroit. Having Reggie Bush, Calvin Johnson, and Stafford would be interesting.
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