re: QB Play: NOT the Major Problem w/the Offense (statistical support)

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And his third down stats showed Flynn was good for a couple extra third down conversions a game. Which can easily make the difference in a close game.

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The rush attack was good for a couple extra third downs. Flynn was actually worse than JJ in passing in 3rd and shorts.

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But I dont think you will get anyone who knows anything about football to disagree that the qb has a major effect on the running game. The saints were 6th in rushing offense last year. If Brees goes down in the first game and Brunell is qb does anyone think we will be 6th again.

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So you think the loss of a QB will make an entire run game half as productive and 20% less effective on third downs?