Can’t we have nuance, can’t it be a little of both?
On the one hand you can take a QB that we think is worse than howell and pose the question - would X player put up these numbers simply being in EB’s offense? Would ridder? Would pickett? Would Mac Jones?
But you also have to concede that EB and the offensive play calling contribute to Sam’s numbers. He has to be competent for sure, but its a system that wants to pass the ball. they want to pass for long TDs, they want to pass on 4th and 1 - that will rack up yardage.
So I think he is being helped by EB’s system as far as yardage totals, but if he wasn’t playing at a high level he wouldn’t complete so many passes.
Also look at how much he does off schedule. Presumably EB isn’t planning for that. Those are examples of failed plays that he turns into positive ones based on just his ability. The first TD on Sunday is a good example.
Can’t we have nuance, can’t it be a little of both?
On the one hand you can take a QB that we think is worse than howell and pose the question - would X player put up these numbers simply being in EB’s offense? Would ridder? Would pickett? Would Mac Jones?
But you also have to concede that EB and the offensive play calling contribute to Sam’s numbers. He has to be competent for sure, but its a system that wants to pass the ball. they want to pass for long TDs, they want to pass on 4th and 1 - that will rack up yardage.
So I think he is being helped by EB’s system as far as yardage totals, but if he wasn’t playing at a high level he wouldn’t complete so many passes.
Also look at how much he does off schedule. Presumably EB isn’t planning for that. Those are examples of failed plays that he turns into positive ones based on just his ability. The first TD on Sunday is a good example.