PFF Rankings-Say What?

[gafin]

They have Dion Jordan ahead of Olivier Vernon and Daniel Thomas way ahead of Lamar Miller. Jordan does not play enough to be ahead of Vernon. Vernon is tied for third in sacks and gets a neutral pass rushing grade? No way is Thomas ahead of Miller, except maybe blocking.

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thed...-vernon-how-do-other-miami-dolphins-stack-up/

Olivier Vernon is the talk of Miami’s defense this week. He’s recorded five sacks in the last three games against San Diego, Carolina and the Jets. He now leads the team with 10 sacks.

But Pro Football Focus, which grades every player on every snap, actually has Miami reserve defensive end graded higher. Despite his limited role, Jordan comes in at No. 19 among defensive ends in a 4-3 scheme. Vernon, who is tied for 3rd in sacks among 4-3 DEs, is just No. 22 overall. And despite the sacks, Vernon still has a neutral (not positive) pass rushing grade (as does Jordan). Jordan gets the nod because of his superior pass coverage.

This is another one to question. Thomas at 18th? Really? Thomas gets positive overall and running grades, and neutral grades as a blocker. Miller is neutral overall, as a runner and in pass blocking. He has a negative run blocking grade.

 

[rent this space]

Shows you why PFF shouldn't be taken as gospel. In the end it's still just someone's opinion

 

[steveo style]

That's why PFF is garbage!

 

[Penthos]

PFF is not Gospel and its not Garbage. It's a perspective, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[vagrantprodigy]

pff is usually good, but you have to take it as just one more group of stats, rather than as definite answer. Take their info, compare it to what you see on the field, then decide how good the players really are.

 

[where's th'fish]

FO also has Daniel Thomas a bit ahead of Lamar Miller on a per-carry basis... actually, he's ahead on total value as well.

PFF I bet is also ranking Jordan ahead of Vernon on a per-play basis, not total value.