08-06-2015, 01:54 PM
I found this bit interesting:
Dalton has been getting better at protecting the football in the playoffs, but we need more plays. We've been ineffective both running and passing the football. Better blocking (both run and pass) would help. So would some turnovers from our defense.
We need to get better everywhere, period.
Quote:Dalton gets knocked for his playoff interceptions, but if you take out his rookie year, he only has a 2.6% interception rate during the last three years. This is actually better than his regular season interception rate of 3.3% during the same span. Despite being without his top wide receiver, his second wide receiver, his top tight end, and his second tight end, Dalton managed to attempt 35 passes in the playoffs last year with no interceptions. It was the first year he had played a postseason game without an interception, and considering the lack of a supporting cast, there is something to be said for that. It’s a positive step.
Less than 6 percent of Dalton’s career starts are in the postseason, but more than 9 percent of his total sacks are in the post season. He is getting sacked at a much higher rate in the playoffs. But improved play from the offensive line should help that. Using their top two draft picks this year on the offensive line should provide depth by the time the playoffs roll around if Andre Smith or another lineman falls to injury.
Dalton has been getting better at protecting the football in the playoffs, but we need more plays. We've been ineffective both running and passing the football. Better blocking (both run and pass) would help. So would some turnovers from our defense.
We need to get better everywhere, period.
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