Originally posted by FootballExpert49ers:
Based on the fact that he is struggling to even get the ball 40 yards downfield now when he had 55 yard range last year. Based on the fact he missed the Packers game.
Kirk never put up similar numbers. He was never even close to 9.6 yards per attempt in any season. Kirk is also a guy who folds in the pocket when teams have a good defense against him. He can't create like Brock.
Yards per attempt is the LEAST hollow stat in football. No stat is perfect, but only football novices think a bunch of volume statistics like "yards" mean anything. Ryan Leaf could throw for 5,000 yards if you let him throw it every down.
Nobody ever "dared Brock to push the ball downfield." I'll bet you're on Jonnydel's timeline on Twitter insisting that teams play "stacked boxes" against the 49ers because you don't understand how Kyle's condensed splits work, and how teams react to condensed splits.
Jimmy G was a good QB. Just couldn't throw the deep ball and is made of glass. Trey Lance, whom you LOVE, is literally the worst QB in the history of professional football.
Statpaddy Mahomes is 4th all time in postseason YPA, with a season's worth of games played. He's the leader in passer rating.
Not only is this a stupid argument, but you contradict yourself with your conclusions. Big oof FootballNovice.