More NY QB Fun: Giants want Manning 70% completion rate

[StillMadAtSlobber]

Giants want Eli Manning to complete 70 percent of his passes
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 28, 2014, 12:11 PM EDT




The Giants are setting a high goal for Eli Manning’s completion percentage this season. A very high goal.

Giants quarterbacks coach Danny Langsdorf told reporters today that he wants Manning to reach a 70 percent completion rate this season.

Frankly, that’s preposterous. Manning completed just 57.5 percent of his passes last season, and his career completion percentage is 58.5 percent. The highest rate he’s ever had in any season was 2010, when he completed 62.9 percent of his passes. Unless the Giants are planning an offense that consists of nothing more than dump-offs to running backs, the idea that a career 58.5 percent passer is suddenly going to become a 70 percent passer is silly.

A 70 percent completion rate has only been reached five times in NFL history: Twice by Drew Brees and once each by Ken Anderson, Steve Young and Joe Montana. It’s less common than a 5,000-yard passing season or a 2,000-yard rushing season.

Maybe the Giants also have a goal for Rashad Jennings to rush for 2,000 yards this year. But that goal wouldn’t be any more unrealistic than Manning completing 70 percent of his passes.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/28/giants-want-eli-manning-to-complete-70-percent-of-his-passes/


Most people believe Eli couldn’t hit 70% if he was tossing a metal ball to a magnet.

[Obviously]

How about "win the Super Bowl again, Eli!" Fuck stats.

[StillerInCT]

70% is 11.5% above his average. NEVER going to happen. I will say though that his receivers have had issues with drops during his career. But he also makes a ton of bonehead throws.

[V DUB]

Under pressure, Eli chucks it up to a spot. He couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from the inside, with a pass rush on him.

[Kodiak]

70% is 11.5% above his average.

Not if you count the ones he completes to the defense

[Legacy User]

NYG are moving to WCO attack under new OC Ben McAdoo who came from GBP. Pass offense should be more timing based and less vertical and takes a lot of the options for WR's out of the equation which means less mistakes.

70% CMP% is a good goal to set. Probably a little out of reach, but its something to strive for.

[Legacy User]

Wouldn't every OC want their QB to complete 70%?