Comparing '08 Stats to '09 Stats

The first three games last year were tough – San DIego and Minnesota were away games. We should have beaten Atlanta and Dallas this year.

139 total rushes by Double Trouble, scoring 6 TD’s between them. Slightly more yds gained on those same 139 rushes.

Remember how a game ago, there was much talk about our running game troubles? Things have a way of evening out over time.

Let’s hope they do for Jake, too.

Jake’s touchdowns are down 20%, interceptions up 333%, and passing yards down ~22%.

Deangelo’s rushing attempts up 20% as well as rushing yards. Touchdowns up 100%.

You know where i am going with this. Numbers can be massaged anyway you want to look at it. Jake production has been total devastating to the current record, irrespective of the strength of schedule. Jake’s lack of production and increase in turnovers resulted in a shift in focus in offense. More is demanded of Deangelo, and he remains consistent in his playing.

The biggest and most important factor remains in filling in the void of a number 2 and a number 3 receiver. It is not Moose, and no one else can step up. We have a franchise and soon to be hall of fame #1 receiver, in Steve Smith, and a handful of number 4 receivers. That is why we cannot help out Jake, and his production will continue to suffer as well as the team’s point production and winning percentage.

I don’t blame Fox at this point. However, if they do not address the future of the quarterback situation through trades or drafts in the off season, then I blame everyone from Hurney on down the food chain. Our return on Jake is so poor, we do not need that much cap hit for this kind play.

that is the biggest difference