
Originally Posted by
msclemons
Do the 2011 49ers remind anyone else of the 1990 NY Giants?
Phil Simms: 59% comp, 2284 yds, 15 TD, 4 INT, 92.7 QBR
Alex Smith: 61% comp, 2752 yds, 16 TD, 5 INT, 91.1 QBR
both efficient, protect the ball, the occasional big play when needed
Except that the league averages are
2011: 60.1% 7.2 YPA, QBR 82.4 TD/INT 1.46
1990: 56% 7.0 YPA, QBR 75.0 TD/INT 1.20
The 2011 49ers average 7.1 YPA
The 1990 Giants avereage 7.3 YPA
So yes, the formula looks similar, but the difference is that Phil Simms was an above average QB for his time, and Alex Smith is average (which is progress).
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