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2012 Combine Report: Day Three
Mike Tanier's last report from Indianapolis: Mike Smith talks fourth down, Brian Billick refuses to inhale, and Under Armour attaches sensors to Rich Eisen.
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Football Outsiders Features
Walkthrough: Super Diary
Walkthrough's dispatches from Indianapolis, featuring Under Armour and Rob Gronkowski's ankle injury.
Conference Championship DVOA Ratings
Updated DVOA ratings, and an explanation of why 2007 isn't exactly like 2011.
Super Bowl XLVI Quick Reads
Eli Manning and Tom Brady were nearly equal in value in the Super Bowl. One of them had to lose. What effect will that have on their legacies? Plus, the best players of Super Bowl XLVI and the game's DVOA ratings.
Cover-2: The No-Huddle Defense
John Wooden used to say, "Be quick, but don't hurry." The best way to beat complex defenses is to find ways to do both on a regular basis.
Scramble for the Ball: Super Bowl XLVI Recap
Mike and Tom play nice for once and highlight a few commercials that made them smile. Plus: prop bet results, the FO Staff Playoff League, and the results of our first ever Playoff Fantasy Challenge!
Word of Muth: Super Bowl Preview
Word of Muth looks at the Super Bowl offensive lines and speculates that Nate Solder may need some help on Sunday.
Audibles at the Line: Super Bowl XLVI
It's ... still 2007 all over again. But were the Patriots really that good this season?
Final 2011 FEI Ratings
FEI says LSU still had the best overall season, even if it wasn't the national champion. We also produce a list of the best single-game performances this season, by FEI.
One Foot Inbounds: Bama Beatdown
A retrospective of the decisive BCS Championship game, where Alabama redeemed itself.
SDA: BCS Championship Preview
SDA takes aim at the BCS title game. Who has the advantage in the LSU-Alabama rematch?
Varsity Numbers Puts a Bow on 2011
In the season-ending edition of Varsity Numbers, Bill Connelly takes a look at what put Alabama ahead of LSU, both in the BCS title game and in the 2011 F/+ rankings, and looks at the winners and losers of bowl season.
Under the Cap: NFC North Cap Overview
Restructures are the name of the game in the NFC North as every team but Chicago is cutting the salary cap close. Plus: With Finley resigned, does Flynn get franchised?
The Week In Quotes: February 3, 2012
In the season finale of The Week In Quotes, we look at the best of the Super Bowl media frenzy and National Signing Day.
Innovative Statistics
2011 TEAM EFFICIENCY RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | GB | 28.3% | 1 | NO | 30.1% |
| 2 | PIT | 23.7% | 2 | PIT | 29.9% |
| 3 | NO | 23.3% | 3 | GB | 26.1% |
| 4 | NE | 22.5% | 4 | NE | 23.7% |
| 5 | HOU | 19.4% | 5 | PHI | 22.9% |
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2011 OFFENSIVE EFFICIENCY RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | GB | 39.2% | 1 | NO | 44.0% |
| 2 | NO | 37.8% | 2 | GB | 38.9% |
| 3 | NE | 36.8% | 3 | NE | 36.0% |
| 4 | CAR | 23.0% | 4 | CAR | 24.6% |
| 5 | SD | 17.7% | 5 | SD | 23.4% |
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2011 DEFENSIVE EFFICIENCY RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | BAL | -13.7% | 1 | CHI | -13.6% |
| 2 | NYJ | -11.9% | 2 | ATL | -9.8% |
| 3 | SF | -10.3% | 3 | NYJ | -9.8% |
| 4 | CHI | -10.2% | 4 | PIT | -9.1% |
| 5 | JAC | -6.6% | 5 | BAL | -8.8% |
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2011 SPECIAL TEAMS RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | CHI | 7.3% | 1 | TEN | 9.6% |
| 2 | SF | 7.0% | 2 | CHI | 7.1% |
| 3 | TEN | 5.5% | 3 | NE | 5.3% |
| 4 | NYJ | 5.0% | 4 | SF | 4.8% |
| 5 | NE | 3.7% | 5 | MIA | 4.3% |
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2011 QUARTERBACKS
| DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | ||||||
| 1 | D.Brees | NO | 2,544 | 1 | A.Rodgers | GB | 52.6% |
| 2 | A.Rodgers | GB | 2,268 | 2 | D.Brees | NO | 44.5% |
| 3 | T.Brady | NE | 2,235 | 3 | T.Brady | NE | 41.0% |
| 4 | T.Romo | DAL | 1,591 | 4 | T.Romo | DAL | 33.8% |
| 5 | M.Stafford | DET | 1,446 | 5 | M.Schaub | HOU | 31.2% |
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2011 RUNNING BACKS
| Rush DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | Rush DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | Rec DYAR Leaders (Total Value) |
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| 1 | L.McCoy | PHI | 324 | 1 | P.Thomas | NO | 32.6% | 1 | D.Sproles | NO | 274 |
| 2 | M.Jones-Drew | JAC | 231 | 2 | J.Stewart | CAR | 24.4% | 2 | R.Rice | BAL | 242 |
| 3 | M.Lynch | SEA | 230 | 3 | D.Williams | CAR | 21.0% | 3 | R.Mathews | SD | 158 |
| 4 | J.Stewart | CAR | 202 | 4 | L.McCoy | PHI | 17.4% | 4 | M.Bush | OAK | 156 |
| 5 | R.Mathews | SD | 197 | 5 | D.Brown | IND | 16.7% | 5 | A.Foster | HOU | 137 |
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2011 WIDE RECEIVERS
| DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | ||||||
| 1 | C.Johnson | DET | 586 | 1 | J.Nelson | GB | 54.1% |
| 2 | J.Nelson | GB | 530 | 2 | M.Floyd | SD | 51.9% |
| 3 | W.Welker | NE | 475 | 3 | L.Robinson | DAL | 43.1% |
| 4 | V.Cruz | NYG | 468 | 4 | J.Jones | GB | 42.4% |
| 5 | M.Wallace | PIT | 410 | 5 | M.Colston | NO | 35.4% |
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2011 TIGHT ENDS
| DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | ||||||
| 1 | R.Gronkowski | NE | 505 | 1 | R.Gronkowski | NE | 52.0% |
| 2 | J.Graham | NO | 331 | 2 | J.Dreessen | HOU | 48.9% |
| 3 | A.Gates | SD | 287 | 3 | A.Gates | SD | 40.3% |
| 4 | T.Gonzalez | ATL | 237 | 4 | K.Boss | OAK | 36.2% |
| 5 | J.Finley | GB | 205 | 5 | S.Chandler | BUF | 35.0% |
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Most Recent Articles
25 Feb 2012, 05:39pm by Mike Tanier
Draftniks: Ever the Experts and Always on the Clock
Your guide to the draftnik subculture, from scoutspeak to mock drafts to the combine.
2 comments, Last at 9:44pm by Karl Cuba
25 Feb 2012, 01:56pm by Mike Tanier
2012 Combine Report: Day Three
Mike Tanier's last report from Indianapolis: Mike Smith talks fourth down, Brian Billick refuses to inhale, and Under Armour attaches sensors to Rich Eisen.
6 comments, Last at 10:37pm by Theo
24 Feb 2012, 05:33pm by Mike Tanier
2012 Combine Report: Day Two
A sober report on the goings-on at Indianapolis? A fashion throwdown between Jeff Fisher and Thomas Dimitroff? Or an extended love letter to Robert Griffin III?
16 comments, Last at 8:03pm by Harris
24 Feb 2012, 05:15pm by Vince Verhei
ESPN: Never Draft a Running Back Early
In recent years, great running backs haven't done much to carry teams through the playoffs. The best teams have gotten by with later-round picks and undrafted free agents. Plus, looking at the last decade of top 16 picks suggests that drafting defense is the best way to turn your team around.
9 comments, Last at 4:09pm by dmstorm22
23 Feb 2012, 06:14pm by Mike Tanier
2012 Combine Report: Day One
Day One at the Combine: Rex Ryan debuts "Humble Rex," Matt Kalil talks about his childhood, and Peyton Manning looms over everyone and everything.
12 comments, Last at 24 Feb 2012, 10:02pm by Eddo
23 Feb 2012, 12:19pm by Brian McIntyre
Under the Cap: NFC North Cap Overview
Restructures are the name of the game in the NFC North as every team but Chicago is cutting the salary cap close. Plus: With Finley resigned, does Flynn get franchised?
23 comments, Last at 24 Feb 2012, 10:48am by Will Allen
22 Feb 2012, 12:48pm by Brian McIntyre
Under the Cap: NFC South Cap Overview
Who will the Saints slap the franchise tag on?
1 comment, Last at 23 Feb 2012, 6:15pm by OregonFan
21 Feb 2012, 09:51pm by Brian Fremeau
ESPN: WVU, TCU Will Be Big 12 Contenders
Oklahoma and Texas are big dogs, but West Virginia and TCU will be consistent winners in the new Big 12.
1 comment, Last at 22 Feb 2012, 12:30pm by Lance
21 Feb 2012, 06:01pm by Mike Tanier
Four Downs: NFC South
The Falcons seek protection for Matt Ryan, the Panthers look to strengthen their nickel defense, the Saints hope for some pass rush, and the Buccaneers are in search of leadership.
10 comments, Last at 23 Feb 2012, 3:01am by Shattenjager
21 Feb 2012, 11:13am by Brian McIntyre
Under the Cap: NFC West Cap Overview
The Loser's Tax hits St. Louis, while the 49ers will have a decision to make with their franchise tag: Carlos Rogers or Dashon Goldson?
16 comments, Last at 22 Feb 2012, 3:27pm by Mr Shush
20 Feb 2012, 01:19pm by Mike Kurtz
Four Downs: NFC North
The Bears and Lions need help on the offensive line, the Vikings need a brand-new secondary, and the Packers have to re-discover the pass rush of 2010.
53 comments, Last at 23 Feb 2012, 3:22pm by Dean
20 Feb 2012, 11:07am by Brian McIntyre
Under the Cap: NFC East Cap Overview
What should the Eagles do with DeSean Jackson? What moves will the Giants make to get under the cap?
25 comments, Last at 24 Feb 2012, 4:59pm by chemical burn
