05-30-2022, 03:48 PM
Interesting chart. It is pretty indicative of things even though sometimes it yields results that do not pass the eye test. An example is saying 2021 was worse than 2020.
Both were ultimately bad.
2020 had a HUGE issue with defenders running free in the backfield which meant the offense couldn't function. Ultimately the lines inability to pick up blitzes and stunts led to Burrow's injury too.
2021 by contrast allowed more sacks BUT also did not have defenders running free in the backfield. As a result the offense was able to function.
So while observation would say 2020 was worse the problem is how to show the issues statistically?
Both were ultimately bad.
2020 had a HUGE issue with defenders running free in the backfield which meant the offense couldn't function. Ultimately the lines inability to pick up blitzes and stunts led to Burrow's injury too.
2021 by contrast allowed more sacks BUT also did not have defenders running free in the backfield. As a result the offense was able to function.
So while observation would say 2020 was worse the problem is how to show the issues statistically?
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