Running Backs, Sean Payton, and 2012

07-23-2012, 09:49 PM

Very interesting stats!!

While Sean Payton is properly recognized for his significant contributions to the state of the modern NFL passing attack, he's often overlooked for re-imagining the role and implementation of running backs in today's NFL.

In fact, Payton has been somewhat of a pioneer in his implementation of running backs over the past six seasons. When the running game has worked under Payton, it has done so with spectacular efficiency.

Here are a few more interesting stats. When the Saints log 27 or more carries under Payton, the team is a blistering 43-4 (regular and post season). When the team rushes for 125 yards or more? A perfect 31-0.

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CharityMike · 07-23-2012, 09:59 PM

Woooow!! That is very interesting info. I knew we had a good running attack but didn't realize it was that effective.

Danno · 07-23-2012, 10:48 PM

Very misleading stat, and I'm sure you all know why.

The Dude · 07-23-2012, 10:55 PM

luck?

darstep · 07-24-2012, 02:25 PM

Those stats kind of parallel our high loss percentage when we pass for 400+.
We pass more when we are behind, and we run the ball more when we have a lead.
Most times the run/pass ratio is determined by the game situations and aren't pre-planned.
But I've noticed, even when it's zero-zero, we pass the ball more, and it's after that,
our adjustments get made.

TheOak · 07-24-2012, 02:32 PM

You tend to do that when you have Drew Brees.

Not so much when you have Tony Romo

07-23-2012, 09:49 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062 Rating: (0 votes - average) Very interesting stats!! While Sean Payton is properly recognized for his significant contributions to the state of the modern NFL passing attack, he's often overlooked for re-imagining the role and implementation of running backs in today's NFL. In fact, Payton has been somewhat of a pioneer in his implementation of running backs over the past six seasons. When the running game has worked under Payton, it has done so with spectacular efficiency. Here are a few more interesting stats. When the Saints log 27 or more carries under Payton, the team is a blistering 43-4 (regular and post season). When the team rushes for 125 yards or more? A perfect 31-0. SaintsWin: Analysis & Opinion: Running Backs, Sean Payton, and 2012 Last edited by papz; 07-24-2012 at 06:37 PM..
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07-23-2012, 09:59 PM	#2
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Woooow!! That is very interesting info. I knew we had a good running attack but didn't realize it was that effective.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Very misleading stat, and I'm sure you all know why.

07-24-2012, 02:25 PM	#5
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Those stats kind of parallel our high loss percentage when we pass for 400+. We pass more when we are behind, and we run the ball more when we have a lead. Most times the run/pass ratio is determined by the game situations and aren't pre-planned. But I've noticed, even when it's zero-zero, we pass the ball more, and it's after that, our adjustments get made.

07-24-2012, 02:32 PM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	You tend to do that when you have Drew Brees. Not so much when you have Tony Romo