A further update on four special seasons

by Ajun Cajun on Nov 29, 2011 8:34 AM CST

First off I didn't give Roman Harper the total credit he was due. He is on pace for 9.5 sacks, which would be an NFL record for sacks by a defensive back. His tackle total has gone down to a projected 108.

Jimmy Graham is on pace for 97 catches for 1392 yards, which would shatter Kellen Winslow, Sr. 1980 record of 1290 yards. Additionally his td projection has gone to 12, the record is 13 held by a couple of tight ends.

Darren Sproles rushing and kick off return production went up, while his punt return and receiving yards went down. He now projects to 585 yards rushing, 692 yards receiving, 1014 yards in kick off returns and 252 yards in punt returns. This gives him a total of 2543 yards, which would still top Lionel James's record for a running back of 2535 yards. His production however has dropped for three consecutive games.

Drew Brees did not look sharp last night. He missed on several passes at one point, going 1 - 7 in stretch. I seemed to lack a little touch last night. I know he had a great statistical game, but I will bet real money that he will like what he sees on tape. He has dropped 70.9 to 70.2 in passing percentage. Here are the projections 470 completions in 669 attempts for 5366 yards and 39 touchdowns. BTW, with his 4 tds last night he has had 7 consecutive seasons with 25 or more tds, which is second all time behind Manning at 13. Additionally he is now at 38 games in row with at least one td pass and at 31 games in row with at least 20 completions (this is an NFL record). He is also on pace to tying his own record of at least 20 completion in all 16 games in a season.

Poll

Who is having the most special season?

Drew Brees

5 votes

Jimmie Graham

14 votes

Roman Harper

1 votes

Darren Sproles

1 votes

21 votes | Poll has closed

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Harper has certainly been dealing

Here are some stats from Brees to chew on.

Reposted from tigerdroppings.com

38 Consecutive Games with a Touchdown Pass
Streak Began: October 18, 2009 vs. New York Giants
Completions-Attempts: 1,047-1,504
Completion Percentage: 69.6
Passing Yards: 11,766
TD-INT: 84-43
Rating: 99.4

31 Games with 20+ Completions
Steak Began: December 6, 2009 vs. Washington Redskins
Completions-Attempts: 898-1,290
Completion Percentage: 69.6
Passing Yards: 9,680
TD-INT: 67-35
Rating: 97.4

Quest for Dan Marino’s Single Season Passing Yards Record
Passing Yards: 3,689
Y/G: 335.36
Yards Required to Break Record: 1,396
Y/G Required to Break Record: 279.2

RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) and Ron Santo (February 25, 1940-December 2, 2010).
If you disagree with me in any way, you are wrong.

by Ace Venom on Nov 29, 2011 8:40 AM CST reply actions

A few typos

Streak began under 31 Consecutive games with 20+ completions. D’oh.

RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) and Ron Santo (February 25, 1940-December 2, 2010).
If you disagree with me in any way, you are wrong.

by Ace Venom on Nov 29, 2011 8:42 AM CST up reply actions

I'm back to Jimmy Graham

Sorry about the typo in the poll, it is Jimmy not Jimmie. After what I saw last night, I’m expecting JIMMY to have 5 consecutive 100 yard receiving games with at least 7 tds in that span. The remaining teams are teams that are not great at defending tight ends and unless you have someone that can cover him with some height and one-on-one, then he is going to beat you. I could see him with the records for yards, receptions and tds.

Ajun Cajun exiled to Charlotte. I miss Mardi Gras and the Jazz Fest so much I could cry.

by Ajun Cajun on Nov 29, 2011 8:41 AM CST reply actions

You can edit and correct your own post.

R.I.P. Andy Rooney

by cajuncommando58 on Nov 29, 2011 11:29 AM CST up reply actions

Anyone know where Brady sits on the consecutive TD record?

I bring this up because Brady and Brees were the only two players to throw a TD pass in all 16 games last year. Also Brady has thrown a TD pass in every game this year, which should put him at a minimum of 27 TD passes.

Frankly I’m a bit surprised he hasn’t gotten attention for this considering where he plays and all.

-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.

by jeff.l.b on Nov 29, 2011 12:05 PM CST reply actions

Brady hasn't gotten much attention because Brees has a longer streak

You are correct that he has a 27-game streak and has the second longest active streak.

27 Consecutive Games with a Touchdown Pass
Player: Tom Brady
Streak Began: Sunday, September 12, 2010 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Completions-Attempts: 601-913
Completion Percentage: 65.8
Passing Yards: 7,527
TD-INT: 64-14
Rating: 108.3

This is insanely productive. The Patriots have gone 22-5 during this streak.

RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) and Ron Santo (February 25, 1940-December 2, 2010).
If you disagree with me in any way, you are wrong.

by Ace Venom on Nov 29, 2011 2:25 PM CST up reply actions

Ahh, see I wasn’t aware it was only 27 games…I just knew that was the minimum. If and when he breaks 30…it’ll start getting talked about and deservedly so. I honestly don’t care too much if Brees breaks the record…his accomplishment speaks for itself. I just hope he gets to 40. Pass happy league now or not…that record has stood for half a century for a reason. Bad weather…getting knocked out of a game early due to a concussion etc, etc. Anything can derail it. A truly mind-boggling feat.

-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.

by jeff.l.b on Nov 29, 2011 3:25 PM CST up reply actions

I'd like to see Brees break the record

Obviously, passing Unitas would be a big deal. It would be difficult to not include Brees in the discussion of great quarterbacks in the modern era. Still, Brady’s streak does deserve mention.

RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) and Ron Santo (February 25, 1940-December 2, 2010).
If you disagree with me in any way, you are wrong.

by Ace Venom on Nov 29, 2011 4:39 PM CST up reply actions

Since Spygate

The Patriots have yet to win a playoff game. They cheated their way to three Super Bowls before they were found out. Now, they have trouble winning big games.

Ajun Cajun exiled to Charlotte. I miss Mardi Gras and the Jazz Fest so much I could cry.

by Ajun Cajun on Nov 30, 2011 1:18 AM CST reply actions

There's still no proof that they cheated

RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) and Ron Santo (February 25, 1940-December 2, 2010).
If you disagree with me in any way, you are wrong.

by Ace Venom on Nov 30, 2011 9:16 AM CST up reply actions

Exactly...welcome to random fandom hatred.

-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.

by jeff.l.b on Nov 30, 2011 11:42 AM CST up reply actions

More like there's no visibilitiy.

I never heard exactly what they did and why it violated NFL rules. I just find it difficult to believe they would have taken the fines and penalty without a lot more squawking unless there was some merit to the NFL’s case.

by Ship on Nov 30, 2011 12:00 PM CST up reply actions

The Video Guy Confessed

What more evidence do you want? BTW, in his confession he admitted to taping the Rams practice for the Super Bowl.

Ajun Cajun exiled to Charlotte. I miss Mardi Gras and the Jazz Fest so much I could cry.

by Ajun Cajun on Dec 1, 2011 12:32 AM CST up reply actions

I had not heard that. Thanks.

I’m afraid the left coast isn’t heavy on New England coverage.

by Ship on Dec 1, 2011 12:36 PM CST up reply actions

I ran the numbers

I did a computer sim projecting Jimmy Grahams numbers for the next five games, based on what they gave up to opposing te versus the game average for those players.
Detroit 9 – 121 – 1; Titans 7 – 100 – 1; Vikes 6 – 111 – 2; Falcons 8 – 127 – 1; Carolina 9 – 147 – 2, which totals 39 receptions for 600 yards and 7 tds. This projects to 106 catches for 1587 and 15 td, which are all records.

Ajun Cajun exiled to Charlotte. I miss Mardi Gras and the Jazz Fest so much I could cry.

by Ajun Cajun on Dec 1, 2011 12:43 AM CST reply actions

Take out the Carolina projections

I don’t see him playing much that game

Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs

by Alex Swift on Dec 1, 2011 11:11 AM CST up reply actions

I hope you're wrong.

My hope is for Pittsburgh and the Rams at home to knock off the 49’ers and the Saints to win out so we can get the two seed. Now, if that were to happen the Saints could not sit out the last game.

Ajun Cajun exiled to Charlotte. I miss Mardi Gras and the Jazz Fest so much I could cry.

by Ajun Cajun on Dec 1, 2011 3:38 PM CST up reply actions