Jason Dorn
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Am I in Bizarro world????
How can I explain it? The original number is 50 for 600. The revised is 63 for 625. It added 13 catches for 25 yards. Math does not allow you to assume those 13 catches add 10 per when the they actually added only 25 yards.
Seriously to protect my sanity, I either need to log out or someone other than KG tell me if my math skills are gone.
Coming very late to this but concerned about your sanity: You are dealing with a master community college logician----ya, he got a good grade and everything. When he says, "To me 63-625 is more impressive than 50-600" you are in no position to understand it any more than I am positioned to understand my dog's extreme concern about a squirrel incursion. It just is and we bow down to such sagacity.
I think and am not certain that 63-625 is more beneficial because it would move the chains more keeping drives alive and most likely leading to more points. This isn't so much a logical question as it is a mathematical question/equation. I'm reasonably good at math, but there are far too many variables for me to even try doing a proof.
Those 13 plays can well go to a guy who is getting maybe 15-20 ypc.
A teams average yards per play is almost never 15-20 yards. That would be assuming a ridiculously high yards per play for those extra 13 plays and there probably wouldn't even be those extra plays if not for the first downs produced by them.
If the TE is averaging 12 ypc it's reasonable that the WRs might average 15+ ypc.
We are talking 13 additional taken away from Rudolph in this scenario. Those receptions could have come from a better receptions per target ratio and more first downs from those catches resulting in more catches. In that case there might be zero other plays to replace them if they are taken away. If we assume we get those plays back then it would be average plays maybe 5 rushes 7 complete passes and 3 incomplete passes. Those 7 receptions would be divided amongst WRs, TEs, and RBs. So if we get those 13 plays back to divvy up they aren't going to average 15-20 yards per play. We might not even get those plays back at all because of a lower completion percent and less first downs produced.
EDIT: The more I think about it if you take away those 13 receptions and the approximately 7 first downs produced we will lose 21 offensive plays resulting not only in the loss of the 25 yards but another 105 yards that we can expect to gain from those 21 additional downs.
In conclusion to me at least it's obvious that 63-625 is superior to 50-600.
So how do you state that those 13 receptions net 7 first downs when they equate to 2 yds per catch? That's not an argument or proof that is an opinion or a speculative argument. This argument is in reality about nothing without statistical data to back up any claim when the original premise was a arbitrary number. 50 - 600 vs 63 - 625 is the same without stats other than the average. If sample A produces the same amount of first downs as sample B they are equal. If they produce the same amount of TDs they are equal. If they produce the same amount of explosive plays leading to points they are equal.
If you move the goal posts and make assumptions cannot the other argue the same without data in a hypothetical situation?
63-625 with 35 first downs and 8 TDs is superior to 50 -600 with 30 first downs and 6 TDs conversely 50-600 with 35 FDs and 8 TDs is greater than 63-625 with 30 FDs and 6 TDs.
In other words making arguments about this, is, as a stated before, not going to change the minds of those who are not on the Rudy bandwagon and see him as a liability more than an asset.
Elite production from a TE is over 1000 yds. Rudy has yet to produce elite numbers so no one can reasonably expect Rudy to be elite. He is good and Smith is a rookie who has potential but has proven nil.
Dumping Rudy because he does not fit the mold of the perfect TE is fine as long as there is someone who improves upon his production. How that is determined can be different depending on what value there is on blocking. Rudy is a poor blocking TE for as long as he has been in the league. He is a good route runner with good hands and good height. A large catch radius without wheels.
Rudy in my opinion with Smith is better than Smith and Morgan unless you believe Morgan can duplicate what Rudy does as a receiver while improving blocking. I do not but am just a fan with an opinion.
People are way too caught up in quantifiable, individual production. There is so much more going on with the TE position than just the numbers. Hell, you saw Gronkowski's numbers, you think he's better or worse than the easy, quantifiable numbers? Often times he's running deeper routes, and drawing more defensive attention, than their best WR.
Clear zones, create match-up problems, run downfield routes, these are the things that today's 'pass catching' TE's do that make a real difference.
There are some really good TE's in the league that don't have the "production" numbers you love, but they are vitally important to offensive success. Team players.
BTW, Rudolph has never been a good route runner, even with the most lax definition of the term.
I like Rudolph in the redzone. Tight spaces mitigate his weaknesses.
Rudy's route running is what it is. No he is not quick but for his size runs good routes, but yeah he isn't gonna leave them in the dust with a precision cut. He has good hands and a large catch radius those are his strengths. No he does not stretch the field and rarely makes plays downfield. Lacks the ability to break away for big yardage on short routes.
Unsure what is meant by " numbers you love" Rudy is a above average TE with limitations noted in previous posts. . Smith is a rookie who in theory upgrades the skill set of the position. Nobody can possibly know what to expect from Smith and why I keep Rudolph who can be counted on to keep chains moving and a good target inside the red zone with his height and hands- has a season working with Cousins. If Smith can do what Kelce does than Rudy ought to see less PT and targets. If he is unwilling to accept such a role than best to trade him for a pick. If Smith struggles adjusting to the NFL game and Rudy is gone then what do you do? You state there is a lot going on at TE- is it reasonable to expect struggles from Smith in his first season with blocking assignments or recognizing coverage?
If Smith is capable of 800 yds plus makes plays downfield taking coverage with him as a rookie TE- the Viking offense ought to be improved. If Smith on top of that is a upgrade in blocking much more improvement.
Rudy is who he is. Maybe good is too high of praise for you. How about Rudy is a solid receiving TE who lacks speed/quicks and struggles as a blocker but has experience with the NFL game.
Rudy has value to the team that "you" don't appreciate  - that is a snarky comment meant with a friendly tone to be clear.
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