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Modern Positional Average

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Modern Positional Average
25 Aug
2019

Quarterbacks: Troy Aikman (2006), Brett Favre (2016), Peyton Manning (2021) Dan Marino (2005), Kurt Warner (2017), Steve Young (2005).


The first note is that the 2021 addition of Peyton Manning brought this to six as Marino and Young entered the Hall in the same year, thus it was prudent for this to be expanded to the last six.  Once another QB enters the Hall, Marino and Young will be removed from the Modern Positional Average. 

Please also note that three of these QBs (Aikman, Marino & Young) competed in the 1990s where offensive output is not what it is today.  This is one of the reasons why we are adding Super Bowls and Super Bowl appearances to offset this and since Quarterbacks are graded on that accomplishment more than all other positions combined, it seems appropriate.  Please also note that while Quarterbacks are not initially thought of based on their rushing totals, more and more pivots act as a dual-threat, and this helps to offset those who aid their offense as much as with their legs as they do with their arm.

*The addition of Manning has increased most of the MPA stats at QB.  Games Played went up by 9.9. Approximate Value went up by 15.5.  AV/G went up by be nearly .03.  Pro Bowls went up by 1.1.  Passing Yards went up over 5,000.  Touchdown Passes went up by 39.  Rushing Yards slipped by nearly 140.  Rushing Touchdowns stayed roughly the same, edging up only by .2.  Super Bowl wins stayed the same and Super Bowl Appearances climbed up to 2.8    

  • Games 211.3
  • Approximate Value 191
  • AV/G 0.9039
  • Pro Bowls 8.5
  • First Team All-Pros 3
  • Passing Yards 50,592
  • Touchdown Passes 345.3
  • Rushing Yards 1392.2
  • Rushing Touchdowns 16
  • Super Bowls 1.6
  • Super Bowl Appearances 2.8

The Bullet Points

  • Games: 211.3
  • Approximate Value: 191
  • AV/G: 0.9039
  • Pro Bowls: 8.5
  • First Team All-Pros: 3
  • Passing Yards: 50,592
  • Touchdown Passes: 346.3
  • Rushing Yards: 1392.2
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 16
  • Super Bowls: 1.6
  • Super Bowl Appearances: 2.8
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