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The Week in Quotes: February 9, 2010
The Week in Quotes wraps up with a look at the good, the bad, and the weird from the Super Bowl.
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Walkthrough: Just Deserters
Some Colts fans may find the Super Bowl blacked out on Sunday. Mike Tanier explains who they are, and why they deserve it. Plus, second-window passes and a debate over the greatest Saints quarterback of all time.
DVOA for Conference Championships
Here's a look at DVOA ratings for the AFC and NFC championship games. (Click to read more.)
Super Bowl XLIV Quick Reads
Before running down DYAR numbers from Super Bowl XLIV, Bill Barnwell gives his thoughts on Sean Payton's aggressive and intelligent play calls.
Cover-3: Super Bowl Edition
In the Cover-3 season finale, Doug Farrar details the best quarter-million Sean Payton ever spent, why the extra "g" in Gregg Williams' name may indeed stand for genius, and how the Saints enhance their protection concepts.
Super Bowl XLIV Prop Bet Extravaganza!
Your Scramble writers continue the proud tradition of ridiculous bets on even more ridiculous Super Bowl propositions. Plus: The commercial of the year!
Black and Blue Report: January 14, 2010
Will Carroll triumphantly returns with a look at the remaining playoff teams, and how their injuries affect the road to the Super Bowl.
Audibles at the Line: Super Bowl XLIV
The Saints are champions. FO breaks down the game with analysis of the gutsy calls, the big mistakes, and the interception that broke Twitter.
Final 2009 FEI Ratings
After toppling Texas, Alabama is a clear-cut No. 1, but there are plenty of surprises in the final FEI ratings after that. Brian Fremeau discusses the peculiarities of a season that left us wondering and wanting more.
One Foot Inbounds: Texas Toast
McCoy makes an early exit with a shoulder injury, and Alabama holds off a fourth-quarter comeback to win.
BCS Championship Preview + Live Blog
Brian, Rob and Bill give you an in-depth look at tonight's BCS title game. Can Colt McCoy cap his career with a title, or do the favored Tide have the edge? Come back at 8pm for a Cover It Live in-game blog.
Varsity Numbers: Tradition and Tackiness
A title recap, a history lesson, and a peek into 2010. It's all here in the final Varsity Numbers of the 2009 season.
Under the Cap: Poison Pill
Could 2010 see a revival of the "poison pill" contract? J.I. thinks that the slate of quality restricted free agents may be too much for teams to resist.
The Week in Quotes: February 9, 2010
The Week in Quotes wraps up with a look at the good, the bad, and the weird from the Super Bowl.
Innovative Statistics
2009 TEAM EFFICIENCY RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted (w/playoffs) | ||||
| 1 | BAL | 32.5% | 1 | BAL | 34.7% |
| 2 | GB | 30.3% | 2 | NO | 33.3% |
| 3 | PHI | 28.6% | 4 | IND | 25.4% |
| 4 | NE | 28.3% | 8 | MIN | 19.8% |
| 5 | DAL | 26.0% | 12 | NYJ | 17.2% |
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2009 OFFENSE EFFICIENCY RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | NE | 29.7% | 1 | SD | 28.7% |
| 2 | NO | 27.6% | 2 | NE | 26.8% |
| 3 | DAL | 24.2% | 3 | GB | 25.6% |
| 4 | GB | 22.5% | 4 | NO | 24.3% |
| 5 | SD | 21.8% | 5 | DAL | 22.7% |
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2009 DEFENSE EFFICIENCY RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | NYJ | -23.4% | 1 | NYJ | -26.8% |
| 2 | GB | -14.0% | 2 | CAR | -18.7% |
| 3 | BAL | -13.6% | 3 | GB | -17.9% |
| 4 | SF | -12.3% | 4 | SF | -14.4% |
| 5 | CAR | -11.6% | 5 | BAL | -12.4% |
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2009 SPECIAL TEAMS RATINGS
| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | CLE | 8.8% | 1 | CLE | 8.3% |
| 2 | PHI | 4.3% | 2 | TB | 5.2% |
| 3 | MIN | 4.2% | 3 | PHI | 4.0% |
| 4 | CHI | 4.0% | 4 | BAL | 3.6% |
| 5 | TB | 3.1% | 5 | STL | 3.5% |
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RUNNING BACKS 2009
| Rush DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | Rush DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | Rec DYAR Leaders (Total Value) |
|||||||||
| 1 | C.Johnson | TEN | 343 | 1 | P.Thomas | NO | 25.9% | 1 | D.Sproles | SD | 181 |
| 2 | R.Grant | GB | 251 | 2 | J.Charles | KC | 20.4% | 2 | S.Slaton | HOU | 167 |
| 3 | R.Rice | BAL | 241 | 3 | W.McGahee | BAL | 19.6% | 3 | R.Rice | BAL | 128 |
| 4 | J.Charles | KC | 233 | 4 | J.Forsett | SEA | 18.4% | 4 | K.Smith | DET | 126 |
| 5 | P.Thomas | NO | 220 | 5 | F.Jones | DAL | 17.0% | 5 | F.Jackson | BUF | 124 |
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TIGHT ENDS 2009
| DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | ||||||
| 1 | A.Gates | SD | 358 | 1 | B.Watson | NE | 49.3% |
| 2 | D.Clark | IND | 261 | 2 | A.Gates | SD | 38.4% |
| 3 | V.Shiancoe | MIN | 226 | 3 | V.Shiancoe | MIN | 33.7% |
| 4 | J.Witten | DAL | 216 | 4 | O.Daniels | HOU | 27.4% |
| 5 | B.Celek | PHI | 201 | 5 | T.Heap | BAL | 27.4% |
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09 Feb 2010, 11:23am by Rory Hickey
The Week in Quotes: February 9, 2010
The Week in Quotes wraps up with a look at the good, the bad, and the weird from the Super Bowl.
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Super Bowl Pre-Audibles Special
Check out our open Super Bowl discussion thread, plus special early pre-game Audibles. Also the place to discuss the Saints' victory until our regular Audibles get posted later tonight.
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ESPN: Recruiting on the Rise and in Decline
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