Okay, folks, let’s dive into this quarterback comparison I’ve been messing around with: Anthony Richardson versus Jared Goff.
I started by digging into their stats from last season, and this is the most important part. I grabbed my notebook and a pen, and I spent a few hours yesterday just combing through game logs, season totals, and all that good stuff. It’s kinda like detective work, but with way more spreadsheets.
First up, Anthony Richardson. I have to be honest, it began by his injury. I needed to watch some game films, and this takes a lot of time, I have to repeat watching some game films again and again, and I want to know that the real level of him. Boy, is he a rollercoaster! One minute, he’s throwing a dime 50 yards downfield, the next he’s… well, let’s just say he’s still learning. I focused on his mobility, and I’ve got to say, the dude can run.
- Passing Yards per Game(watching his four games): Roughly around 200, but it varied wildly.
- Rushing Yards: Averaged, I think, around 40-50 yards per game. This kid’s legs are a weapon.
- Touchdowns/Interceptions: This is where it gets shaky. More interceptions than I’d like to see.
Then I flipped over to Jared Goff. Now, Goff is the opposite, so steady, so… predictable? Not in a bad way! He’s like that reliable old car that always starts. You know what you’re getting. I also dug the data, and I had to double-check some numbers because they were so consistent.
- Passing Yards per Game: Consistently over 250, often pushing 300.
- Rushing Yards: Let’s just say he’s not going to win any races.
- Touchdowns/Interceptions: A much better ratio than Richardson. Solid, dependable.
My Initial Takeaways
After all this digging and number-crunching, I sketched out some pros and cons for each guy. I felt like a real coach, only with less yelling and more coffee.
Richardson: Huge upside, but needs a lot of work. I think he’s a project, a gamble. But man, that potential is tempting.
Goff: Safe, reliable, but probably not going to single-handedly win you a championship. He’s the guy you want if you need stability.
I spent a few hours doing this * was pretty fun, actually. I love getting lost in the numbers and trying to figure out what it all means. I’ve got pages of notes now, scribbled down, with arrows and circles and question marks everywhere. My handwriting is terrible, but hey, it’s my process!
Finally, my conclusion is that it’s realy depends on what your team needs. If your team is a mess, you’ll probably want to gamble on Richardson, if your team is relatively strong, then Goff may be the better choice.
