Nextgen stats: Best QBs throwing into tight windows

[percyhoward]

Must be his 8 yard throws to Witten.

The video in the OP shows nothing but tight-window throws. Three of them are Prescott TD's, all to different receivers.

 

[cowboy_ron]

Prescott's passer rating
3rd down
Williams 104.8
Bryant 70.5
Witten 67.6
Beasley 42.4

other downs
Witten 125.2
Beasley 112.2
Williams 78.9
Bryant 75.2

totals
Witten 112.5
Beasley 94.6
Williams 86.0
Bryant 74.1

We need to extend this Bryant guy.

 

[River82]

Eagles have better receivers, a better defense, and a good OL and running game. They're well coached, well schemed, and they build a team intelligently, it's not just Wentz making them good.

Cowboys are a shambles and Romo being elite papered over a lot of the cracks. Dak's a fine franchise QB but he can't yet carry a team on his back, he does need a bit of help. He does a fine job throwing into tight windows and he's evolving as a passer. With Smith and Lee the Cowboys are a good side, but I'm so pissed off that a couple of people get injured and all of a sudden "season over"

 

[mardwin]

Prescott's passer rating
3rd down
Williams 104.8
Bryant 70.5
Witten 67.6
Beasley 42.4

other downs
Witten 125.2
Beasley 112.2
Williams 78.9
Bryant 75.2

totals
Witten 112.5
Beasley 94.6
Williams 86.0
Bryant 74.1

Numbers suggest he shouldn't be throwing to #88 much.

 

[JW82]

Yep. Dak doesn't have a choice. All of Daks passes are pretty much a tight window throws.

Exactly- When I see Wentz he a guy deep who is wide open, I think Dak must be so jealous to see receivers running wide open deep like that.

 

[River82]

Exactly- When I see Wentz he a guy deep who is wide open, I think Dak must be so jealous to see receivers running wide open deep like that.

Do we have a thing against speed or something?

 

[percyhoward]

Numbers suggest he shouldn't be throwing to #88 much.

Defenses are doubling Beasley and bracketing Witten on 3rd down, which is why we see this huge disparity...
3rd down
Witten 67.6
Beasley 42.4

other downs
Witten 125.2
Beasley 112.2

 

[Hoofbite]

He is 10th in overall accuracy for QBs that have started as many games as he has. 20 such QBs so he's right in the middle. 2nd with tight windows...10th overall...I guess he just misses when the windows aren't tight?

Not a knock on Dak, BTW. I love the guy.

 

[percyhoward]

I guess he just misses when the windows aren't tight?

Dallas comp% 2016-17
to Bryant 101 of 191 (53%)
to others 432 of 610 (71%)

 

[jblaze2004]

Well that explains our WR's in a nutshell!

and the scheme

 

[crashintonickdm]

i dont have much faith because its proven this defense stinks when the leader isnt playing.

 

[Sepia]

That's the issue. When I watch other teams play, I'm floored how open the receivers are. According to the video I posted, Goff doesn't get to throw much into tight windows. Probably because his receivers are wide open.

This offense doesn't help the receivers much. When you watch the Saints, all of their receivers usually are couple of yards away from nearest defender.

Yeah, I'm constantly amazed to see defenders trailing 5 or more yards away from receivers on other teams.

 

[JW82]

Do we have a thing against speed or something?

Absolutely. 4.55 or slower or no thanks.

 

[HungryLion]

He is 10th in overall accuracy for QBs that have started as many games as he has. 20 such QBs so he's right in the middle. 2nd with tight windows...10th overall...I guess he just misses when the windows aren't tight?

Not a knock on Dak, BTW. I love the guy.

I think it’s some inconsistency.

Dak was known for having inconsistent footwork in college which negatively impacts his accuracy at times.

He has improved his footwork a lot the last couple of years but still has room to grow in that area.

 

[percyhoward]

I think it’s some inconsistency.

Dak was known for having inconsistent footwork in college which negatively impacts his accuracy at times.

He has improved his footwork a lot the last couple of years but still has room to grow in that area.

Prescott Career Comp %
target less than 15 yards
Bryant 58%
others 72%
NFL avg 69%

target 15+ yards
Bryant 37%
others 59%
NFL avg 41%

 

[Rockport]

The problem is Dak never throws into “tight windows” flawed stat. I have no confidence in Dak going into this game and neither do most of you. Look at the predictions. If Dak was really any good we’d be picking the Cowboys.

I have confidence in Dak but not Green or Bell in place of Tyron or Jaylon in place of Lee.

 

[BrassCowboy]

The problem is Dak never throws into “tight windows” flawed stat. I have no confidence in Dak going into this game and neither do most of you. Look at the predictions. If Dak was really any good we’d be picking the Cowboys. IMO

Fixed it for ya

P.S. come on now, as Cowboy fans we all hate the Eagles but apparently only you would disrespect the Eagles right now with that thinking... Obviously takes more than a good qb, just ask Romo

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

No speed...antiquated passing scheme. Built for someone like aikman. Even Romo was a poor fit for this passing game. Romo in a West coast scheme would still be playing. Dak is doing just fine...but the scheme is a poor fit for him as well.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Prescott's passer rating
3rd down
Williams 104.8
Bryant 70.5
Witten 67.6
Beasley 42.4

other downs
Witten 125.2
Beasley 112.2
Williams 78.9
Bryant 75.2

totals
Witten 112.5
Beasley 94.6
Williams 86.0
Bryant 74.1

That stat on 3rd down for Beasley is shocking. I would think it would be way higher.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

It's all about the supporting cast. Neither Dak or Wentz are world beaters when their teams are letting guys kill them or don't catch balls, etc. Both are really good when they get the proper supporting cast around them. Very few QB's at any level can make up for major flaws on the team.