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I think we had a thread a couple/few weeks back on this topic, and I looked at the passing/running ratio for the 2011 Pats. It was actually better than I had originally expected, as it was 60/40 pass (at the time, 2-3 games ago).
In comparison the 2010 Patriot team had a ratio of 55/45 passing last yr, which obviously proved better balance on the 2010 squad. The telling number from last yr however, was the overall effectiveness of the RB's, and that has not been duplicated with as much success this season.
I think most of us expected a bit of a shift towards the run in the last few games down the stretch, that would have put this yr's ratio at around 58/42, or maybe even 57/43.
When you consider that our biggest weapons are in the passing game, I really have no problem with that kind of ratio, and I think many/most of us would expect numbers in that range.
I think as we discussed previously, the problem was the overall effectiveness of the run. The problem is that Woodhead was averaging approx. 39.1 yds a game for us last yr, whereas this yr he is only contributing about 24.7 yds a game. The same goes for BJGE, who was contributing 63 yds a game last yr, and now is only contributing 43 yds a game. Between those 2 players, we are down 35 yards a game.
The positive is that Ridley is contributing approx. 25.7 yds per game, and he is taking the place of some of that missing yardage that we saw from last yr.
With the hopeful emergence of Ridley, combined with the good YPC average of the Woodhead scampers, we could be in better shape this yr, come post-season time.
I think that Ridley has earned himself some added reps, even in a playoff scenario, and by holding onto the ball has gained some trust with the coaches and teammates.
Here's hoping that Ridley can continue to execute effectively, and that Woodhead continues to gain his 4.6 YPC average.
In comparison the 2010 Patriot team had a ratio of 55/45 passing last yr, which obviously proved better balance on the 2010 squad. The telling number from last yr however, was the overall effectiveness of the RB's, and that has not been duplicated with as much success this season.
I think most of us expected a bit of a shift towards the run in the last few games down the stretch, that would have put this yr's ratio at around 58/42, or maybe even 57/43.
When you consider that our biggest weapons are in the passing game, I really have no problem with that kind of ratio, and I think many/most of us would expect numbers in that range.
I think as we discussed previously, the problem was the overall effectiveness of the run. The problem is that Woodhead was averaging approx. 39.1 yds a game for us last yr, whereas this yr he is only contributing about 24.7 yds a game. The same goes for BJGE, who was contributing 63 yds a game last yr, and now is only contributing 43 yds a game. Between those 2 players, we are down 35 yards a game.
The positive is that Ridley is contributing approx. 25.7 yds per game, and he is taking the place of some of that missing yardage that we saw from last yr.
With the hopeful emergence of Ridley, combined with the good YPC average of the Woodhead scampers, we could be in better shape this yr, come post-season time.
I think that Ridley has earned himself some added reps, even in a playoff scenario, and by holding onto the ball has gained some trust with the coaches and teammates.
Here's hoping that Ridley can continue to execute effectively, and that Woodhead continues to gain his 4.6 YPC average.
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