Jay Cutler is already the best NFL QB to ever snap on his chin strap
I start with a little retrospective of Jay Cutler in light of recent news that he has diabetes. I was initially rigorous on Cutler. Here is, however, a (very) cursory statistical overview that I compiled reveals a great deal concerning this player and demonstrates Cutler’s value at the #4 Pick in the 2006 NFL draft*:
Jay Cutler is already the best NFL QB to ever snap on his chin strap
Vanderbilt #19 passing offense in the nation
SEC rushing offense….Cutler doesn’t get much help from his run game…
NCAA player passing, Cutler #5
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SEC defensive rankings
passing efficiencey defense
-> notice national rank. 1 of the top 3 teams; 2 of the top 5 teams; 3 of the top 15; 4 of the top twenty; 6 of the top 30….
SEC total defense
-> notice the stat all the way on the right, national rank. 2 of the top 3 nationally; 4 of the top ten in the nation; 6 in the top 20; 9 in the top 35…
SEC passing defense, national rank
-> notuce national rank. 2 of the top ten {3 in 11}; 4 of the top 15; 8 in the top 40.
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PAC 10 defensive rankings
passing efficiencey defense, none in top 20
total defense, none in top 40!
pass defense, non in top 65 nationally!
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Big 12 defensive rankings {now we have to subtract Texas from these b/c VY never played his own team. {texas is best in conf}}
passing efficiency defence, 4 in top 20, 5 in top 21
total defense, 2 in the top 15, 4 in the top 35
passing defense, 1 in the top 15 nationally.
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Draw your own conclusions.
*originally published here.