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A few weeks back, we published a breakdown of every formation the Cowboys ran in 2009, including run/pass ratios, success rates, and big/negative play percentages. Included in that article was a double-tight (two tight ends) formation called "Ace":
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The Cowboys ran 29 plays out of "Ace" last season:
24 passes (82.8 percent)/5 runs (17.2 percent)
11.46 yards/attempt
2.00 yards/rush
12 passes 10+ (50 percent), five passes 20+ (20.8 percent), two negative runs (40 percent)
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Jonathan, you’re a big brained dude. Because of that, I ask you this…
Is there any (statistical) way for you to incorporate the abilities (or lack thereorf) of the personnel engaged in the game and include that in your anaylsis? For instance, lets say a particular play or formation produces 5 yards on the average given a personnel scheme of the starting offiense. What would be the production of that play/formation if Felix Jones were inserted at RB or better yet, Dez Byrant at WR.
Basically, this is what video games do in that they attribute a value to each person. The success of that person and of the play is based on that value.
I ask this because I’m wondering the VALUE of Roy Williams as well as what to expect for next year w/ regard to each formation. We’ve all speculated that he’s not very good but I’d be curious to know if a rookie WR might fair better – on average – with the brunt of plays the Boys run.
I would think to do this, you might need to “normalize” each play w/ a value given Roy’s value and insert and arbitrary value for Dez and see what your high powered computer comes up with.
Essentially, I’m asking if you’re capable of doing any predictive forcasting (based on a scientific forcast model)? I was an Ops Research major in college have forgotten most of it given my job is in another field; as such, I know that it can be done.
Hey Tyrone,
It can certainly be done, although we must remember the “objective” result would be the result of subjective values. That is, even with all of the stats and such I have gathered, each player is in the game in different situations and with a different task. While I try my best to compare players, it is tough.
Having said that, something like it is definitely possible. Advanced NFL Stats calculated a player’s WPA (win probability added) and EPA (expected points added) http://wp.advancednflstats.com/teamyear.php?year=2009&team=DAL
They do an excellent job at it.
I could always combine their numbers with my own and formulate some sort of power ranking system for the players, then perform the tasks above which you mentioned. I will take a look at it. Thanks for the idea. More are always welcome.
Success passing out of running formation is no surprise as you have well documented. It was surprising that we already do it 82% of the time. Furthermore the game theory concept may be the reason for us crying wolf over Garrett’s play calling. You probably stated the game theory before but I missed it. He as well as all others are somewhat locked in to what they do. So as stated by Romo on more than one occasion, it comes down to execution. I’ve heard Garrett say the same thing. I’m not giving a free pass to be predictable, but the defenses dictate are large portion of what should work. BTW shouldn’t Roy’s lack of production factor in his favor this year. On the outside he would be the 3rd option, behind Austin and Witten. If Bryant or Ogletree or both step up, he could be lower than that. Bottomline is that both he and Crayton could benefit from other options.
Well, 82% of the time out of Ace. There are plenty of other formations (particularly with two tight ends lined up on the same side) where the Cowboys run the ball an exorbitant number of times. I would (hopefully) look for more passes out of these formations as well in 2010.
its easy to see why running out of this formation is not very successful. it allows the defense to easily bring 8 men into the box. also the defense more than likely would not play a nickel or dime package against a traditional running formation. ACE puts LB’s or at best a strong safety against a TE, a clear mismatch. Also 1 WR is going to be in single coverage, advantage offense. Now, Johnathan, is it possible to break down the ACE passing plays to see the pass distribution by player? is it evenly spread between WR and TE? my guess is that a higher percentage will be to the TE, basd on this being a short pass due to so many defenders so close to the line of scrimmage.
Hey Kevin,
I checked for you….one was to Phillips for 23 yds, five were to Crayton for 70 yds, nine were to Austin for 127 yds, three were to Ogletree for 32 yds, one was to Bennett for 6 yds, four were to Williams for 13 yds, and one was to Jones for 4 yds.
Only two of the passes were to tight ends, and NONE were to Witten. Shocking. Witten was only out in a route on 10 of the 24 passes out of Ace.
Johnathan, thanks for breaking it down. So much for my analytical skills. surprized by the results.
No problem…I was surprised by the results too. I would have guessed the same as you.
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