Shiny Hood Ornament Theory - CHFF

[ATippett56]

Interesting read ........

Cold, Hard Football Facts.com: Moss shocker & CHFF shiny hood ornament theory

Enjoy!

 

[Bella*chick]

Thanks for the post.

I'd rather have an old grey Hoodie over a shiny Hood ornament any day.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

This is Felger's theory in a nutshell as well, and probably the most logical one he's had in three years. And as he pointed out today absent the ST and D scoring, the offense in spite of fewer catches for Welker is now averaging 24.7ppg as opposed to 24.0 before trading the shiny hood ornament. Like he says, flashy one handed catches are exciting (albeit fewer and farther between than ever) - but hardnosed, well coached, grind it out whatever it takes, all hands on deck just doing their job in all phases of the game wins are more satisfying in the long run.

 

[ATippett56]

This is Felger's theory in a nutshell as well, and probably the most logical one he's had in three years. And as he pointed out today absent the ST and D scoring, the offense in spite of fewer catches for Welker is now averaging 24.7ppg as opposed to 24.0 before trading the shiny hood ornament. Like he says, flashy one handed catches are exciting (albeit fewer and farther between than ever) - but hardnosed, well coached, grind it out whatever it takes, all hands on deck just doing their job in all phases of the game wins are more satisfying in the long run.

Given the choice: (1) Corey Dillon of 2004 or (2) Randy Moss of 2007?

 

[MustaphaM0nd]

well this article is flawed, because the reason Moss is no longer a part of this offense isn't because "he's a good wide receiver and good wide receivers are unnecessary to winning." Its because he's not as good as he used to be at what he does best, so it no longer justifies his limited route tree, price tag, and attitude.

 

[emoney_33]

This is Felger's theory in a nutshell as well, and probably the most logical one he's had in three years. And as he pointed out today absent the ST and D scoring, the offense in spite of fewer catches for Welker is now averaging 24.7ppg as opposed to 24.0 before trading the shiny hood ornament. Like he says, flashy one handed catches are exciting (albeit fewer and farther between than ever) - but hardnosed, well coached, grind it out whatever it takes, all hands on deck just doing their job in all phases of the game wins are more satisfying in the long run.

Conveniently leaving out all facts, once again searching for only the numbers to support the claim. 24.7 PPG incudes OT, it's 23.7 in regulation since Moss left. But let's look deeper at the -real- story.

The Patriots held the ball for 28:45 a game, and scored 96 points in 38 drives while Moss was here. That's 2.5 points per drive.

The Patriots have held the ball for 26:33 a game (OT excluded), and scored 74 points in 46 drives. That's 1.6 points per drive.

The Patriots have lost almost a point per drive and are holding the ball for 2 minutes less per game. The DEFENSE has grown and given the Patriots more opportunities but the offense is NOT better or more efficient since Moss left. As long as the defense keeps it up, Brady will get enough chances to figure it out so we'll be fine. You can say what you want about Moss' off the field "antics" but don't pretend the football team, and offense specifically is better off without Randy on the field.

 

[ATippett56]

The Patriots have lost almost a point per drive and are holding the ball for 2 minutes less per game. The DEFENSE has grown and given the Patriots more opportunities but the offense is NOT better or more efficient since Moss left. As long as the defense keeps it up, Brady will get enough chances to figure it out so we'll be fine. You can say what you want about Moss' off the field "antics" but don't pretend the football team, and offense specifically is better off without Randy on the field.

Meanwhile, the New Patriots offense have faced the first, tenth, and twelve rated defenses in the last three weeks.

NFL Stats: by Team Category

Cause and effect.

 

[emoney_33]

Meanwhile, the New Patriots offense have faced the first, tenth, and twelve rated defenses in the last three weeks.

NFL Stats: by Team Category

Cause and effect.

Fair enough, but note that I never claimed Moss' departure as the (sole) cause. I debunked the idea that the offense has produced more/better.

BTW, those defenses are 7, 14, and 19 in PTS/g (2, 17, 24, 32 the first 4 games).