Beasley - 85.7% catch rate

[TwoDeep3]

RoMc should grab Butterfly Beasley by the ankles and every time Harvin runs by, just smack him like RoMc is hitting a baseball.

 

[sureletsrace]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/07/03/three-year-drop-rate-tight-ends/

Data is a little old, but for the stats shown he was 2nd among TEs in those 3 years for least dropped passes. He dropped 4.6% of the passes thrown his way, which is pretty great hands, at least statistically.

Interesting. Thanks for that link. I guess I've been a bit harsh then.

 

[Galian Beast]

I think you've seen Tony Romo's completion percentage increase a lot over the years because we've begun to field complete offensive rosters, where every player can catch the ball well.

One of the biggest knocks on Austin was that he had a lot of drops.

So far this year Romo is at his 2nd highest completion percentage in a season with 69.2 (He had 69.5 in 2010, but he only played in 6 games). What's key though is that his touchdown percentage is near his career highs, and his yards per attempt are near his career highs. We'll have to ask him to bring his INT percentage down, but outside of that first game, he has been a lot better with the ball.

Nearly every player on our offense has good hands, except for probably Hanna

 

[JD_KaPow]

I think you've seen Tony Romo's completion percentage increase a lot over the years because we've begun to field complete offensive rosters, where every player can catch the ball well.

The main reason his completion percentage is higher is that he's not throwing as far downfield as he used to. His yards per catch used to be in the mid-to-high 12s, now it's consistently in the 11s. In 2010, when he had his best completion percentage, it was 10.8.

So far this year, he's maintained a similar ypc to recent seasons with an uptick in completion percentage, so there may be some truth to your hypothesis, but it's still early of course.[/quote]

 

[Sportsbabe]

Cole Beasley has the 2nd highest catch rate in the NFL for a WR (unfortunately for us #1 is Percy Harvin).

We absolutely need to start using Beasley more. Even if that rate drops 10 percent as a result of using him more, That will still result in a lot more first downs, yards, and eventually points.

Dez Bryant is the closest on the team to him with a 68.1%

I think Cole Beasley has the potential to be every bit as good as Wes Welker, and it's time he takes a larger role in the offense.

I know a lot of people are liking how much we're running the ball, but we're actually running a bit too much.

We're actually 26th in the NFL in passing attempts per game... That's entirely too low for the weapons we have on offense. We remain 7th in the NFL in passing yards per attempt.

Keeping our defense off the field by running is great, but making other teams one dimensional by scoring early is another way to help this defense.

We don't run enough. ..we don't pass enough. ..

 

[Galian Beast]

The main reason his completion percentage is higher is that he's not throwing as far downfield as he used to. His yards per catch used to be in the mid-to-high 12s, now it's consistently in the 11s. In 2010, when he had his best completion percentage, it was 10.8.

So far this year, he's maintained a similar ypc to recent seasons with an uptick in completion percentage, so there may be some truth to your hypothesis, but it's still early of course.

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I think his receivers are catching the ball better and he is being less risky with the ball. That comes at a price of some yardage, but should result in more wins if we can effectively move the ball on the ground.

 

[joseephuss]

The scouting report on Richard Sherman is he struggles with Beasley type of receivers - specifically they mentioned TY Hilton in the same mode.

There are plays to be made with Beas this week!

Beasley and Hilton don't look similar to me. Beasley is good at the underneath stuff while Hilton can get behind the defense.

 

[LarryCanadian]

I posted something similar after Texans win. I think he got 3 first downs in that game, quietly.....
He has 12 catches on the year and 9 of them are for first downs often on 3rd down. THAT IS HUGE!
Chain mover that allows Murray to go back to pounding and Romo to keep looking for the longer pass....
Great complement to Dez and Williams.....

 

[jobberone]

One general warning has been given to stop the one liners. Let's make this the last one.

 

[ConstantReboot]

To win this game they need to use Dunbar, Beasley and Escobar more. They're going to try and make sure Murray doesn't reach a 100 yards rushing. If he does Seattle is in trouble.

 

[Bleu Star]

Cut him they said. Hes useless they said.

I remember those days. The ones that used to say it have amnesia now. He absolutely is an integral part of this offense and I believe his role is to exploit the zone underneath which he does exceptionally well. I'm glad the front office never sniffed the smell of those calling for his head two years back.

 

[adbutcher]

Best route runner on the team, and probably the best hands on the team as well.

LGBT.

Let's Get Beasley Touches.

What did you think I was talking about?

I'm not sure I am ready to trust him. After all he did quit or is my lack of trust only applicable to McClain?

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

Exactly. Even more important than his catch rate is his 3rd down conversion rate.

Beasley 5 of 6 40 yd 0 td 0 int 5 fd (83%)
Witten 8 of 9 80 yd 0 td 0 int 6 fd (67%)
Bryant 7 of 11 108 yd 2 td 1 int 7 fd (63%)
others 2 of 4 63 yd 0 td 0 int 2 fd (50%)
Williams 2 of 7 32 yd 1 td 0 int 2 fd (29%)
Murray 3 of 5 25 yd 0 td 0 int 1 fd (20%)
Romo's conversions: 52.1%
Romo's 3rd down rating: 101.6

Thanks for this. RS points out one of the difficulties in focussing exclusively on catch rates (of which 3rd down conversion rates are but a subset): they don't take account of how far those catches advance the ball (arguably of secondary importance when the primary objective is just to reach the first down marker) or of scoring.

I note that you included Romo's 3rd down rating but didn't break it down by receiver. Pass rating, of course, accounts for the very things that completion (or conversion) rates leave out. And it seems to paint a different picture of Romo's best 3rd-down options. Romo's passer rating on targets to Beasley on 3rd down, for example, is 94.4 (pretty good, but well below his average) whereas targets to Dez on 3rd down have resulted in a passer rating of 118.8.

 

[percyhoward]

Thanks for this. RS points out one of the difficulties in focussing exclusively on catch rates (of which 3rd down conversion rates are but a subset): they don't take account of how far those catches advance the ball (arguably of secondary importance when the primary objective is just to reach the first down marker) or of scoring.

I note that you included Romo's 3rd down rating but didn't break it down by receiver. Pass rating, of course, accounts for the very things that completion (or conversion) rates leave out. And it seems to paint a different picture of Romo's best 3rd-down options. Romo's passer rating on targets to Beasley on 3rd down, for example, is 94.4 (pretty good, but well below his average) whereas targets to Dez on 3rd down have resulted in a passer rating of 118.8.

Further along into the season I'll start breaking down the individual ratings on 3rd down targets. With only five games, and only looking at one receiver on one down, you've got an average sample size of about 7 targets per player. That's not enough for a rating to mean much. Romo's 36 attempts on 3rd down at least represent one game's worth of attempts, so I included his rating.

On 3rd down, conversion percentage is every bit as important as rating, if not more so. You can have a 10-yard completion on 3rd and 15, and it will give the receiver a 100% catch rate at 10.0 yards per target, but the punting unit is still coming onto the field.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

On 3rd down, conversion percentage is every bit as important as rating, if not more so. You can have a 10-yard completion on 3rd and 15, and it will give the receiver a 100% catch rate at 10.0 yards per target, but the punting unit is still coming onto the field.

For sure. But another way of putting RS's point is that Beasley isn't (or at any rate hasn't to this point been) a realistic option on 3rd and 15. Accordingly, his conversion rates are likely to be inflated relative to other receivers who are more likely to be looked upon to convert in such difficult circumstances. Looking at 3rd-down passer rating as well helps to compensate for this distortion.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm anticipating Beasley having a meaningful impact on our offense against Seattle Sunday afternoon. His timely 3rd down receptions have been a definite, if not somewhat under-appreciated catalyst in Dallas' success this year.

 

[percyhoward]

For sure. But another way of putting RS's point is that Beasley isn't (or at any rate hasn't to this point been) a realistic option on 3rd and 15. Accordingly, his conversion rates are likely to be inflated relative to other receivers who are more likely to be looked upon to convert in such difficult circumstances. Looking at 3rd-down passer rating as well helps to compensate for this distortion.

I don't think it's distorted, really, but you're right that you could get a more precise measurement of 3rd and longs. I wouldn't go about it by simply using pass rating, but by breaking down 3rd down targets according to the to-go distance.

 

[DFWJC]

Beaz is money.

However, one thing in common between the Harvin and the Beaz is that their average route is very short and the degree of difficulty to make the 5 yard catch is low--at least compared to what players like Dez and Julio have to deal with.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

To win this game they need to use Dunbar, Beasley and Escobar more. They're going to try and make sure Murray doesn't reach a 100 yards rushing. If he does Seattle is in trouble.

Heh heh... Funny sig.

He is doing great!

Admittedly, I am one that would like, we actually, it's more for Dez to catch with his hands. I think he is getting better at it. Making him that much more dangerous.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I know a lot of people are liking how much we're running the ball, but we're actually running a bit too much.

We're actually 26th in the NFL in passing attempts per game... That's entirely too low for the weapons we have on offense. We remain 7th in the NFL in passing yards per attempt.

Keeping our defense off the field by running is great, but making other teams one dimensional by scoring early is another way to help this defense.

Hasn't really proven out to be the case in the last couple of season for the Cowboys.

San Franciso and Seattle were 31st and 32nd in pass attempts last year. Those two teams meet in the NFC championship game and, as we all know, Seattle won the Super Bowl in 2013.


I can't say I agree with this line of thought.