I might have rushed to much with these tables. I had the Crabtree // Alex Smith numbers wrong.
I checked all the number and redid the table. Sorry.
[ Edited by buck on Apr 2, 2014 at 10:33 PM ]
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Originally posted by Giedi:Originally posted by pasodoc9er:Joe and coach Walsh both made GOAT careers out of passing on first down, frequently on 2nd also. It is the one thing Coach H has steadfastly refused to do, and consequently, I think he cheated himself out of 2 SBs.
Meh. We lost the Superbowl and we lost the NFC CG on pass plays. In hindsight, one can argue that we should have run it and that Harbaugh didn't stick to his run first philosophy enough.
Actually a short passing game is more likely to get more first downs, have longer time of possession and wear down the opponents defense (and rest our defense)Originally posted by bzborow1:Other factors to consider:
- Scheme. We run the ball, wear people down and rely on keeping that defense well rested.
Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
So, I haven't followed this thread closely -- why are we showing Kap numbers compared to Alex?
Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:So, I haven't followed this thread closely -- why are we showing Kap numbers compared to Alex?
buck, can you provide a chart similar to the one above that lists targets and completions for the first half of 12-13, when Alex was QB (only games where he started and finished)? I feel that is the real passing offense that Harbaugh wants to use, or what is closest to it. The reason I say 12-13 when Alex was QB is because by then Alex had a full year with two offseasons preparing as the starter (2011 semi-locked out offseason, all of the offseason leading up to 12-13). That's the best time span I can think of where the 49er QB had a good grasp of what Harbaugh wanted to do.
Originally posted by rk1642:I have not followed closely either but was wondering a few things that may factor into our ratio of pass/run.
Is it considered a passing play if the qb tucks and runs.
Are there stats on scrambles?
We have a qb who is very good at scrambling so it makes sense to me that even if we do call for a pass, it may end up in the run column. This could skew states towards the run vs pass.
Originally posted by dwett:Just to play devils advocate if we do increase our percentage of passes thrown that does not mean the efficiency stays the same.
Originally posted by jvangeystel:We cannot assume that if Harbaugh increases the number of passes the 49ers will maintain or increase their TOP. Rather we should assume that they will control the ball less due to an increase in incompletions. More passing attempts equal more failed passing attempts.
Originally posted by rk1642:I have not followed closely either but was wondering a few things that may factor into our ratio of pass/run.
Is it considered a passing play if the qb tucks and runs.
Are there stats on scrambles?
We have a qb who is very good at scrambling so it makes sense to me that even if we do call for a pass, it may end up in the run column. This could skew states towards the run vs pass.