NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons

SaintLeonard · 12-14-2013, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

They set records proving they were the best offense in the league, pretty much proves they are. Just my opinion.

Records Set
Team Records Set or Tied

Most Yards Gained, Season, 7,474
Most Yards Gained, Passing, Season, 5,347
Most Passes Completed, Season, 472
Highest Completion Percentage, Season, 71.3
Most First Downs, Season, 416
Most First Downs, Passing, Season, 280
Most Points at Home, Season, 329
Most Points per Home Game, Season, 41.1
Most Points, Single Team, Game, Since AFL/NFL Merger, 62 (vs Indianapolis Colts) Oct. 23, 2011 (tied with four other teams)

The league was also pretty different that year, in case you forgot. We almost didn't even have a 2011 season due to the lockout, but by the time the labor dispute was resolved, there was only a month left for teams to prepare to begin the season. I shouldn't have to tell you how much that hurt defenses across the league.

We do have a statistical advantage over the 07 Patriots, but numbers don't tell the whole story.

|Mitch| · 12-14-2013, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by SaintLeonard

The league was also pretty different that year, in case you forgot. We almost didn't even have a 2011 season due to the lockout, but by the time the labor dispute was resolved, there was only a month left for teams to prepare to begin the season. I shouldn't have to tell you how much that hurt defenses across the league.

I don't buy that, that sounds like some Atlanta fan logic saying the league gave us a Super-bowl in '09 because of Katrina

SaintLeonard · 12-14-2013, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I don't buy that, that sounds like some Atlanta fan logic saying the league gave us a Super-bowl in '09 because of Katrina

...That doesn't sound similar at all.

"During the 18 week, 4 day period, there was no free agency and training camp, and players were restricted from seeing team doctors, entering or working out at team facilities, or communicating with coaches."

That's a fact. The lockout actually happened, and it ran into training camp and other OTAs.
How in the world does that even sound remotely similar to Falcon fan conspiracies?

Do you honestly believe the players didn't miss a beat, even though they didn't have those practices in April/May/June/majority of July?

That sounds highly improbable.

|Mitch| · 12-14-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by SaintLeonard

Do you honestly believe the players didn't miss a beat, even though they didn't have those practices in April/May/June/majority of July?

That sounds highly improbable.

But yet, we set the record for a bunch of offensive team stats, hell our defense was ranked 13th...

I guess everyone really suffered except us? Quit fishing for excuses...

SaintLeonard · 12-14-2013, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

But yet, we set the record for a bunch of offensive team stats, hell our defense was ranked 13th...

I guess everyone really suffered except us? Quit fishing for excuses...

Funny how you left out the most important stat. What is the goal of the offense? To score points.
Total points scored:
2007 Patriots: 589
2011 Saints: 547

I'm really not sure why you are getting on my case though. I said the 2011 Saints offense is one of the best I've seen. Top 3, even. Just looking at it objectively, I can't call it #1.
And you're getting on my case because I'm calling the 2011 Saints offense one of the best in NFL history? Really?

Read this article. I realize it's from BleacherReport, but it still explains how defenses suffered from the lockout. NFL 2011: In the Post-Lockout Era, Lack of Defense, Injuries Plague the Season | Bleacher Report

Boutte · 12-14-2013, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by SaintLeonard

Funny how you left out the most important stat. What is the goal of the offense? To score points.
Total points scored:
2007 Patriots: 589
2011 Saints: 547

I'm really not sure why you are getting on my case though. I said the 2011 Saints offense is one of the best I've seen. Top 3, even. Just looking at it objectively, I can't call it #1.
And you're getting on my case because I'm calling the 2011 Saints offense one of the best in NFL history? Really?

Read this article. I realize it's from BleacherReport, but it still explains how defenses suffered from the lockout. NFL 2011: In the Post-Lockout Era, Lack of Defense, Injuries Plague the Season | Bleacher Report

Not picking sides here but trying to prove a point by referencing a Bleacher Report article is weak.

SaintLeonard · 12-14-2013, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Boutte

Not picking sides here but trying to prove a point by referencing a Bleacher Report article is weak.

Hey, I'm not disagreeing.

B/R is usually a pretty bad site, but I think that particular article proves its point fairly well.

I'm not basing my opinion off that article, fwiw. I didn't even know that article existed until today.

12-14-2013, 07:00 PM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons Originally Posted by SaintLeonard The league was also pretty different that year, in case you forgot. We almost didn't even have a 2011 season due to the lockout, but by the time the labor dispute was resolved, there was only a month left for teams to prepare to begin the season. I shouldn't have to tell you how much that hurt defenses across the league. I don't buy that, that sounds like some Atlanta fan logic saying the league gave us a Super-bowl in '09 because of Katrina

12-14-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I don't buy that, that sounds like some Atlanta fan logic saying the league gave us a Super-bowl in '09 because of Katrina ...That doesn't sound similar at all. "During the 18 week, 4 day period, there was no free agency and training camp, and players were restricted from seeing team doctors, entering or working out at team facilities, or communicating with coaches." That's a fact. The lockout actually happened, and it ran into training camp and other OTAs. How in the world does that even sound remotely similar to Falcon fan conspiracies? Do you honestly believe the players didn't miss a beat, even though they didn't have those practices in April/May/June/majority of July? That sounds highly improbable.

12-14-2013, 07:17 PM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons Originally Posted by SaintLeonard Do you honestly believe the players didn't miss a beat, even though they didn't have those practices in April/May/June/majority of July? That sounds highly improbable. But yet, we set the record for a bunch of offensive team stats, hell our defense was ranked 13th... I guess everyone really suffered except us? Quit fishing for excuses... Boutte likes this.

12-14-2013, 07:33 PM	#5
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| But yet, we set the record for a bunch of offensive team stats, hell our defense was ranked 13th... I guess everyone really suffered except us? Quit fishing for excuses... Funny how you left out the most important stat. What is the goal of the offense? To score points. Total points scored: 2007 Patriots: 589 2011 Saints: 547 I'm really not sure why you are getting on my case though. I said the 2011 Saints offense is one of the best I've seen. Top 3, even. Just looking at it objectively, I can't call it #1. And you're getting on my case because I'm calling the 2011 Saints offense one of the best in NFL history? Really? Read this article. I realize it's from BleacherReport, but it still explains how defenses suffered from the lockout. NFL 2011: In the Post-Lockout Era, Lack of Defense, Injuries Plague the Season \| Bleacher Report

12-14-2013, 08:43 PM	#6
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons Originally Posted by SaintLeonard Funny how you left out the most important stat. What is the goal of the offense? To score points. Total points scored: 2007 Patriots: 589 2011 Saints: 547 I'm really not sure why you are getting on my case though. I said the 2011 Saints offense is one of the best I've seen. Top 3, even. Just looking at it objectively, I can't call it #1. And you're getting on my case because I'm calling the 2011 Saints offense one of the best in NFL history? Really? Read this article. I realize it's from BleacherReport, but it still explains how defenses suffered from the lockout. NFL 2011: In the Post-Lockout Era, Lack of Defense, Injuries Plague the Season \| Bleacher Report Not picking sides here but trying to prove a point by referencing a Bleacher Report article is weak.

12-14-2013, 05:00 PM	#1
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| They set records proving they were the best offense in the league, pretty much proves they are. Just my opinion. Records Set Team Records Set or Tied Most Yards Gained, Season, 7,474 Most Yards Gained, Passing, Season, 5,347 Most Passes Completed, Season, 472 Highest Completion Percentage, Season, 71.3 Most First Downs, Season, 416 Most First Downs, Passing, Season, 280 Most Points at Home, Season, 329 Most Points per Home Game, Season, 41.1 Most Points, Single Team, Game, Since AFL/NFL Merger, 62 (vs Indianapolis Colts) Oct. 23, 2011 (tied with four other teams) The league was also pretty different that year, in case you forgot. We almost didn't even have a 2011 season due to the lockout, but by the time the labor dispute was resolved, there was only a month left for teams to prepare to begin the season. I shouldn't have to tell you how much that hurt defenses across the league. We do have a statistical advantage over the 07 Patriots, but numbers don't tell the whole story.

12-14-2013, 09:13 PM	#7
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: NFL Network Top 10 Passing Seasons Originally Posted by Boutte Not picking sides here but trying to prove a point by referencing a Bleacher Report article is weak. Hey, I'm not disagreeing. B/R is usually a pretty bad site, but I think that particular article proves its point fairly well. I'm not basing my opinion off that article, fwiw. I didn't even know that article existed until today.

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