QBER/Week 9: Wheeze Kids Refuse to Act Their Age, Raise Bar

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Published: November 12, 2009

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... system that I devised to place the emphasis where it belongs—the ability of a quarterback to advance the ball, avoid negative plays, and score touchdowns in comparison to his peers. A rating of 100.0 is the league average.)

For years, we heard criticism about the lack of quality play at the quarterback position. Well, consider the complaint department to be closed these days, largely because a bunch of geezers won't have it any other way.

Of the top six in QBER this week, Peyton Manning (33), Brett Favre (40), McNabb (32), Tom Brady (32), and Drew Brees (30) have reached the Big Three-oh. Manning, Favre, and Brady are locks for Hall of Fame induction, while McNabb and Brees have yet to be mentioned in any such discussion.

If there’s a common trait among the vet set, then it’s the ability to play smart and avoid mistakes on a consistent basis. Manning, Favre, McNabb, Brady, and Brees have turnover rates that are at least 25 percent better than the l...

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