PFT: Peters Didn’t Know He Gave Up 11.5 Sacks Last Year

[dfense]

Posted by Mike Florio on April 19, 2009, 1:06 p.m.

Well, now we know why former Bills tackle Jason Peters thought he was worth $10 million per year despite giving up 11.5 sack last season.

He didn’t know he gave up 11.5 sacks last season.

“That’s the first time I’ve heard that stat,” Peters said Sunday during his first press conference as a member of the Eagles. “I don’t recall giving up that many.

“If they charged me with that many, so what?” Peters said. “I’m an Eagle now. If I give up 11.5 sacks, I’m only human. I’m going to give 100 percent on every play.”

Of course, that thinking could apply to anyone who is paid $10 million per year to play left tackle at the NFL level.

Hell, even I could use it. Let’s give it a try.

“If I give up [insert total number of offensive snaps for the season] sacks, I’m only human. I’m going to give 100 percent on every play.”

Yep. It works. Where’s my bonus check?

Peters also seemed to admit that maybe he didn’t give 100 percent on every play last year because he wasn’t happy with his contract.

“I was thinking about it sometimes,” he said. “If you get beat on a play and you think about your contract. It doesn’t affect me that much. I thought about it some early in the year but later on in the year it wasn’t a big deal.”

So, Philly fans, if Peters ends up being not very good at left tackle, remember this as the moment when you first wondered whether it was a good idea to trade for him.

Admitting you didn't give it your all in games because of money is like the cardinal sin. That statement will follow him throughout his career. And in Philly, that can be a bad, bad thing.

 

[Hoofbite]

What a slob.

If I were Philly, I'd ask to get the trade nullified. Any clown who says they didn't give it their all because they were thinking about how much money they should be making is in serious need of a boot in the ***.

 

[Vintage]

Is Peters bad enough that Spencer might get a sack on him? (if him and Ware flip sides occasionally during the game)

 

[TellerMorrow34]

LOL! I love his response. Only human. That's awesome.

I would love to hear what he'll have to say after D-Ware lights him up for multiple sacks.

 

[Jon88]

Reading his comments I cant believe the eagles gave up what they did for this guy.

As someone said so eloquently on PFT, "If he gives up 11.5 in the AFC East, I’m pretty sure it’s just going to get worst now that he is facing Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, and DeMarcus Ware all 2x each."

And Igor Olshansky.


These comments aren't nearly as bad as Romo's at the end of last season. Man...

 

[jterrell]

FWIW, Flo gave up 7.25 sacks last season. ---no idea how they calculated .25

Flo has alternated ~7 sack allowed seasons with around 3 sack allowed seasons so he is due another Pro Bowl type season. lol.

He committed 13 total penalties last year, 9 false starts. He was down one penalty from 2007 but gave up 4 more sacks.

In case anyone is curious Stacy Andrews gave up 9.5 sacks last year.

So I am not as worried about the re-built Eagle OL as I was.

Columbo at 5.5 sacks allowed and Flo at 7.25 is 12.75 compared to the new Eagle duo's 21 for 2008.

And now the Eagle boys get to face Ware et al twice a year.


*** Neither Flo nor Columbo have ever allowe dmore than 8 sacks in a single season.

 

[28 Joker]

The three players that I hope don't go to the Eagles are:

Brandon Pettigrew
Knowshon Moreno
Darius Butler

 

[dbair1967]

Is Peters bad enough that Spencer might get a sack on him? (if him and Ware flip sides occasionally during the game)

Spencer is going to get alot of sacks this yr.

 

[Big D]

Apparently someone believes that all of Peters' sacks were not his fault.

http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?t=127203

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I look forward to the Eagles contests regardless of rather they're his fault or not.

 

[adbutcher]

That was a boneheaded comment but besides that Peters is a very good LT. I think part of his problem was the holdout and inconsistent running game. I would not underestimated him and I am sure Ware and co won't either.

 

[gimmesix]

Me too.

With two first rounders, I think they should have moved up in the draft and taken an elite OT (rather than taken Peters).

I disagree. I know the 11.5 sacks do not say great things about Peters, but he is an elite left tackle.

Sometimes we just look at a number and think we can draw conclusions about a player, but a lot more goes into that number than just that player's skill.

The Eagles got a left tackle with great strength and great movement skills. And this was a good move by them.

 

[adbutcher]

I recall the many arguments against Bigg before he became a Cowboy. Peters did stink it up last year but the year before that he played great ball.

Now I am not worried in the least bit because they still don't have anyone that can block D. Ware. The icing on the cake would be if Spencer have a good season. Nonetheless, McNuggets will still be running for his life when the iggles play us.

 

[roger white]

:disseags:

 

[adbutcher]

:disseags:

:trophy:

 

[Rogerthat12]

Ware will remind him

 

[dbair1967]

I disagree. I know the 11.5 sacks do not say great things about Peters, but he is an elite left tackle.

Sometimes we just look at a number and think we can draw conclusions about a player, but a lot more goes into that number than just that player's skill.

The Eagles got a left tackle with great strength and great movement skills. And this was a good move by them.

For a team that never wins jack, all their moves sure do get praised alot.

I remember the yr they signed Owens and Jevon Kearse, and everyone said Kearse would get 20 sacks a yr for them and dominate the league. He ended up being one of the biggest free agent busts ever, and the Eagles still have the empty trophy case to show for all their "great" moves.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Jason Peters And His 11.5 Sacks Allowed

Posted by Tom Curran: Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:47 PM


Newly acquired Eagles left tackle Jason Peters was asked today at a press conference about the 11.5 sacks he supposedly allowed while a member of the Bills last season.

"That's the first time I've heard that stat," said Peters. "I don't recall giving up that many. If they charged me with that many, so what? I'm an Eagle now. If I give up 11.5 sacks, I'm only human. I'm going to give 100 percent on every play."

Where the stat originally came from - a pro personnel department, a diligent fan, the National Department of Sack Responsibility - is unclear. But it's been out there throughout this offseason as Peters' standoff with the Bills (ultimately resolved with this deal) dragged on.

So is the number legit? DK Turtle did the legwork. With a terrific post on buffalobills.com, Mr. DK Turtle broke down what he believed to the 11.5 sacks in question. It clearly took a lot of time and there's plenty of evidence there to determine how well Peters blocked. Sometimes, it wasn't so good.

But the sack stat - who gets them and who gets blamed for them - is one of the most bogus in football since they can be the by-product of so many things. They can be attributed to excellent coverage, a skittish quarterback, miscommunication, a teammate's pressure. Sacks are like snowflakes, people. Each one different.

As for Peters, I'd be more concerned with how well he plays now that he's gotten paid rather than worrying about who was to blame while trying to protect Trent Edwards and JP Losman. The guy is good. Now, will he stay that way?

 

[superpunk]

That dude loves Peters if he's classifying some of those as questionable.

Sack 8 he imagines that the LT is peeling off for a screen right. Comeon....

 

[irvin4evs]

I mean, I hope he's a turd, but I think the Eagles made a good move here. They tend to get the best out of their players. Come gameday, they don't have turds. they just don't.