eduncan22;1235554 said:
I think the horrible QB play from Vinni in 2004 may have had something to do with it...
In 2003, Carter was the difference.
In 2004, Vinni was the problem.
Well, you can think that but you'd be wrong. Here are their stats side by side for the 2 years in question.
............................Carter.............Testaverde
Attempts................505................497
Completions.............292................297
Completion %...........57.8%............60%
Yards......................3302..............3532
Yards/attempt..........6.5................7.1
TDs........................17..................17
Ints........................21..................23
QB rating.................71.4...............76.4
Fumbles lost.............1....................0
Okay, would you be so kind as to show me Carter's stellar playoff caliber play versus Vinny's "horrible" play? Don't strain your eyes.
I do not like Vinny. I will flat out tell you I like Carter better. But Vinny completed more passes in fewer attempts for more yards, more yards per attempt, and a more efficient rating. If he was "horrible" then Carter was even below "horrible."
No, let's look at the real truth which I offered you and you ignored. All it requires is looking at 4 simple stats.
1. The 2003 points scored by the Cowboys. (289 points, so you don't have to look it up.)
2. The 2004 points scored by the Cowboys. (293 points, I'm so helpful.)
3. The 2003 points allowed by the Cowboys. (260 points, saving you the time.)
4. The 2004 points allowed by the Cowboys. (405 points, you're welcome.)
Now, from there all you need is a little deductive reasoning as opposed to the fantasy world mumbo jumbo you're shoveling out there.
2003 the team averaged 18.06 points per game.
2004 the team avergaged 18.31 points per game.
Please explain to me why we scored more points without Carter, this maven of playoff hopes. If you answer a more efficient QB you will make me laugh, but it is partly the truth as already shown.
2003 the opponents averaged 16.25 points per game.
2004 the opponents averaged 25.31 points per game.
Over 9 points per game more than the previous year. Can you say huge drop off in production?
Now, wasn't that easy? And you don't even have to create or sustain any silly theories.
No charge for the math and common sense lesson.
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