Mr teX
Hall of Fame
But somebody has to get that kicker there, unless you break it down to how many times the running back got the kicker down field, but since they are running out of time, it's mainly the qb passing the ball.
There's alot of someones in those drives that can and do contribute. In some instances more than the qb.
ST returner-a good return may only have the qb on the field to "center" the ball for the kicker or move it like 10-20 yds more into fg range. We've seen some of the most inept qb's be able to do that from time to time.
running backs & WR's.....YAC - outside of catching the ball these guys' jobs are to make people miss. We all saw how Tebow got credit for a 60-70 yd TD pass & game winning drive to win that playoff game against the Steelers a few years ago. In reality he only threw it like 12 actual yds and Thomas did the rest. That's so clutch. Tell me again what Tebow actually did?
Kickers - The greatest qb clutch play in the world would mean nothing if the kicker shanks it.
referee - penalties often contribute to moving the ball as well. We've all been witnesses to that bogus PI call that bails a team out, and not only advances the ball, but also stops the clock & gives them a fresh set of downs to work with. How did the qb actually contribute to that other than throwing the ball?
That's not even talking about the o-line giving these guys time to sit back and work. It's just not a very good stat and needs to be done away with imo.