11-25-2016, 05:46 PM
(11-25-2016, 03:32 PM)jonesy84 Wrote: OK, fair enough on all points. You did catch me exaggerating a bit (the frustration of this year is catching up with me). I guess more than anything I don't see why it would really matter whether Hill hits 1,000 yards or not, other than to achieve a statistical 'benchmark'. Whether he ends up with 1,001 yards, or misses it by a few on the under, this season has been a HUGE disappointment for our Oline and certainly also our running attack. Even if he hits 1,000 yards this year, unless we win out and Hill scores about 6 more touchdowns, I would have a hard time arguing that he has had a good year.
Totally agree. It's just something to talk about when your team is losing.
(11-25-2016, 05:02 PM)Derrick Wrote: A thousand yards used to be a great milestone but don't think it is that lofty any longer. I would be interested how far down the list 1001 yards would be if all RBs continue at their current pace. I'm guessing the 25th percentile at best for Hill.
I think you're overestimating how many RBs hit 1000 yards these days. Hill currently ranks 15th in yardage. Only 15 RBs are on pace for 1000, so that's obviously better than 25th percentile.
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