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Signature Stats Snapshot 2011 Pass Blocking Efficiency
September 30th, 2011 | Author: Khaled Elsayed
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Before we go on, lets get the boring math out of the way. Pass Blocking Efficiency equals the total number of pressures (with hurries and hits valued at three quarters the worth of sacks) taken away from number of snaps in pass protection (or cumulative for offensive line), and then divided by the snaps in pass protection. The result? The higher the number the better. Simple enough.
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Up first lets have a look at the teams, and see who are the top dogs? Well if you follow us on twitter, it was mentioned that last week the Bills were top of the pile, and after that victory over the Patriots, nothing has changed. Theyre still at No.1 with just 12 total pressures given up, including just the one sack (Erik Pears to Tamba Hali). Thats quite a turnaround for a unit that ranked 20th in the same category last year.
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Another team moving on up are the rarely spoken about Tennessee Titans. Last year they finished 19th, with Michael Roos still failing to live up to the hype he earned in 2008, and David Stewart having a down year (and oh yeah, the interior was ridiculously bad). This year? Theyre up in second, making them therefore the best team in a competitive AFC South that follows up with Houston in third, and Jacksonville a surprise in fourth.
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Now it should be mentioned, and this is something we ourselves are looking into, just how quickly teams get rid of the ball as a determining factor in how a team can prevent pressure from getting to the QB. But credit to all these teams and offensive lines for keeping their quarterback off the ground. A reminder as well, this is just looking at offensive line pressure allowed, and not those that comes from skill position players or unblocked rushers. Anyway, heres the Top 10:
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Now we get to some individuals. And firstly, lets take a look at those franchise left tackles. For those of you expecting to see a list headed by Jake Long and Joe Thomas, prepare to be shocked and amazed. Well, maybe not that amazed since I mentioned in the last paragraph that Long has given up eight hits (10 total pressures). In any case, top of the charts is former laughing stock Demetrius Bell. Even if the LT benefits from the Bills quick-pass style, it should be noted just how much he has improved since his disastrous 2009.
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Similarly, Eugene Monroe was walking that bust tightrope after giving him up far too much pressure in his first two years. Well he looks to be turning a corner, though we eagerly await the Freeney Test he has so often failed. Very encouraging for the future of the Jaguars offensive line. The rest of the Top 5 isnt exactly filled with names youd expect to see. But here they are:
See the complete statistics/article here: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/30/signature-stats-snapshot-pass-blocking-efficiency/
September 30th, 2011 | Author: Khaled Elsayed
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Before we go on, lets get the boring math out of the way. Pass Blocking Efficiency equals the total number of pressures (with hurries and hits valued at three quarters the worth of sacks) taken away from number of snaps in pass protection (or cumulative for offensive line), and then divided by the snaps in pass protection. The result? The higher the number the better. Simple enough.
.
Up first lets have a look at the teams, and see who are the top dogs? Well if you follow us on twitter, it was mentioned that last week the Bills were top of the pile, and after that victory over the Patriots, nothing has changed. Theyre still at No.1 with just 12 total pressures given up, including just the one sack (Erik Pears to Tamba Hali). Thats quite a turnaround for a unit that ranked 20th in the same category last year.
.
Another team moving on up are the rarely spoken about Tennessee Titans. Last year they finished 19th, with Michael Roos still failing to live up to the hype he earned in 2008, and David Stewart having a down year (and oh yeah, the interior was ridiculously bad). This year? Theyre up in second, making them therefore the best team in a competitive AFC South that follows up with Houston in third, and Jacksonville a surprise in fourth.
.
Now it should be mentioned, and this is something we ourselves are looking into, just how quickly teams get rid of the ball as a determining factor in how a team can prevent pressure from getting to the QB. But credit to all these teams and offensive lines for keeping their quarterback off the ground. A reminder as well, this is just looking at offensive line pressure allowed, and not those that comes from skill position players or unblocked rushers. Anyway, heres the Top 10:
.
Now we get to some individuals. And firstly, lets take a look at those franchise left tackles. For those of you expecting to see a list headed by Jake Long and Joe Thomas, prepare to be shocked and amazed. Well, maybe not that amazed since I mentioned in the last paragraph that Long has given up eight hits (10 total pressures). In any case, top of the charts is former laughing stock Demetrius Bell. Even if the LT benefits from the Bills quick-pass style, it should be noted just how much he has improved since his disastrous 2009.
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Similarly, Eugene Monroe was walking that bust tightrope after giving him up far too much pressure in his first two years. Well he looks to be turning a corner, though we eagerly await the Freeney Test he has so often failed. Very encouraging for the future of the Jaguars offensive line. The rest of the Top 5 isnt exactly filled with names youd expect to see. But here they are:
See the complete statistics/article here: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/30/signature-stats-snapshot-pass-blocking-efficiency/
