Re: Who is the third best quarterback in the NFL?
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Yep, this stat on Ben is bogus beciase it mixes cause and effect. Plus, the flip side is a good runningteam like Pitt will be pounding the ball in the 3rd/4th quarter when they are winning.
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This reminds me of the keystone Football Outsiders question: Do the Steelers win because they run the ball or do the Steelers run the ball because they win?
It's a great question that helps people to really understand the nature of cause and effect in sports.
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