So… there is a high correlation with having the most past attempts and in turn having the most passing yards.
There is also a high correlation with having the most passing attempts and being a hall of famer.
So people are not wrong in making the connection, but they are ignoring the fact that normally if you are able to have the most attempts and yards you are more than likely not a scrub.
2022 Most Attempts: Tom Brady
Passing Yards Ranking: 3rd
2021 Most Attempts: Tom Brady
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2020 Most Attempts: Matt Ryan
Passing Yards Ranking: 4th
2019 Most Attempts: Jameis Winston
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2018 Most Attempts: Big Ben
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2017 Most Attempts: Tom Brady
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2016 Most Attempts: Drew Brees
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
So… there is a high correlation with having the most past attempts and in turn having the most passing yards.
There is also a high correlation with having the most passing attempts and being a hall of famer.
So people are not wrong in making the connection, but they are ignoring the fact that normally if you are able to have the most attempts and yards you are more than likely not a scrub.
2022 Most Attempts: Tom Brady
Passing Yards Ranking: 3rd
2021 Most Attempts: Tom Brady
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2020 Most Attempts: Matt Ryan
Passing Yards Ranking: 4th
2019 Most Attempts: Jameis Winston
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2018 Most Attempts: Big Ben
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2017 Most Attempts: Tom Brady
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
2016 Most Attempts: Drew Brees
Passing Yards Ranking: 1st
Pretty good company