same as last year, Rivera says Cam has got to become a more sound QB

[panthers55]

Simply put, you have to use something, and the passer rating is about as simple and impartial as it gets. There is just no perfect way to do it, but to use a stat that can be applied across the board, regardless of system, is about the best and most easily understandable. The QB has to be efficient regardless. Of course there are the other factors and intangibles that you may not be able to quantify, but some things have to be judged by the eye test and the gut.

It is notable that QBs on the list with the highest career passer ratings largely have the best winning percentages and/or championships (mind you I am referring to the relatively modern day QBs). I don't believe that it's a coincidence, and neither do the experts. One thing I will point out, which is a valid criticism, is that it doesn't take running into account, but it's really not about running (which we know adds great value to Cam's status). Moreover, I believe that people should give credit to Cam as being a better passer than some would lead us to believe.

Basically, I think it is just a way to put some more perspective into the argument that Cam is more good than mediocre.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_career_passer_rating_leaders

But here is the wiki explaining the formula, history and theory behind it.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passer_rating

Sure you have to use something but the passer rating is really only one comprehensive stat but not always the best one.  It uses elements such as touchdowns without accounting for the difference between teams that historically run in the redzone for example versus those who always throw the ball and dont have a power running game.  Yet the quarterback that throws it to score will have a higher passer rating.  As I noted earlier if one quarterback throws 15 screens, 2 dumpoff passes and 2 long passes versus another one that throws the whole route tree irrespective of system and personnel, which one will have a much higher completion percentage?

 

I can understand using it for a list to get relative ranking but when comparing 2 quarterbacks or comparing Cam to others it seems rather lazy to rely on a stat that admittedly has significant flaws and doesnt account for the new wave of more athletic quarterbacks who can run as well as pass.  And honestly that is a big part of his game.

[restNChrist]

SEA fans complain about Bevell, IND fans complain about Hamilton, few fan bases love their OCs. Shula may not be that good but he is not that bad.

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[CelibatePimp]

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