FOF question - who is the better QB?

[Blackadar]

Just an interesting poll to see what everyone thinks.

In our IHOF league, there's no less than 9 QBs that could claim to be the best in the league. Do you go for the guys with the higher passer rating? The most tds? The most yards? The improvement in records? The 9 candidates are below, with a little blurb about each.

Key:
Name - Games Att Comp Comp% Yards YPA TD INT YPG RAT

1. Jackie Williamson - 13 306 191 62.4% 2212 7.23 11 3 170.2 92.1. 3rd year player who led his team to a 10-6 record (the team went 9-7 last year) but missed the playoffs. Has the highest rating in the league.

2. Brent Peterman - 14 495 313 63.2% 3550 7.17 17 5 253.6 91.9. 7th year player who led his team to a 12-4 record (9-7 last year) and a Wild Card berth.

3. Joe Johnson QB 15 398 242 60.8% 2966 7.45 13 5 197.7 89.5. 9th year player who led his team to an 11-5 record, Divisional Champs (11-5 last year).

4. John McMasters QB 16 499 296 59.3% 3601 7.22 20 8 225.1 88.3. 10th year player who led his team to a 12-4 record, Divisional Champs (9-7 last year)

5. Julius Irvine QB 15 490 284 58.0% 3215 6.56 28 12 214.3 86.6. Traded to this team during the offseason, this 3rd year pro lead his team to a 10-6 record and a Wild Card berth (1-15 last year).

6. Duane Davis QB GOT 16 468 283 60.5% 3428 7.32 23 15 214.2 86.0. This 3rd year pro led his team to a 10-6 record and a Wild Card berth (9-7 last year).

7. Donald Woods QB AAR 16 587 338 57.6% 4325 7.37 26 18 270.3 82.8. The QB of the defending champs, this 12th year pro led his team to an 11-5 record, Divisional Champs (13-3 last year).

8. David Conti QB NPL 16 553 336 60.8% 4160 7.52 31 23 260.0 85.4. This 3rd year pro led his team to a 12-4 record, Divisional Champs (11-5 last year).

9. Jaime Canter QB CHE 15 617 356 57.7% 4045 6.56 25 15 269.7 80.9. This 16 year veteran led his team to a 12-4 record, Divisional Champs (13-3 last year).

[Warhammer]

Hmmmm... I'd go with Julian Cartagena! :p

[Cringer]

Hmmmm... I'd go with Julian Cartagena! :p

Then vote for that Conti guy, his numbers look to match up with Julian's


EDIT: I went with Peterman.

[Fritz]

I think 4. John McMasters .

He played all 16 games, passed nearly 60% and has a nice TD/INT ratio.

[Dutch]

But Peterman is soooo dreamy. :)

[Darkiller]

You gotta love what Julius Irvine did for Boulder. He took a 1-15 team and brought it to the Playoffs.
In my book, that is what an "MVP" is all about.

[Calis]

Yep, I like Irvine..number are good and the 9 game turnaround REALLY sticks out to me.

[Honolulu Blue]

From someone who's not involved in IHOF and just reading the stat lines as given:

I'm tempted to say that there's not enough data here (I'd like sacks and rushing yards in particular). But I won't cop out that way.

There seem to be three groups here. Canter and Irvine are in the bottom group, as their yards/pass and INT% are CLEARLY inferior to the others.

In the top group are four guys where aren't very far apart. I'd rank them:

1. Johnson
2. Williamson
3. Peterman
4. McMasters

The other three are in the middle group, a notch below the top four, and a notch above the other two.

[Blackadar]

From someone who's not involved in IHOF and just reading the stat lines as given:

I'm tempted to say that there's not enough data here (I'd like sacks and rushing yards in particular). But I won't cop out that way.

There seem to be three groups here. Canter and Irvine are in the bottom group, as their yards/pass and INT% are CLEARLY inferior to the others.

In the top group are four guys where aren't very far apart. I'd rank them:

1. Johnson
2. Williamson
3. Peterman
4. McMasters

The other three are in the middle group, a notch below the top four, and a notch above the other two.

Interesting analysis. You seem to prefer QB rating over touchdowns and yards.

I do want to correct one thing you stated. Irvine and Canter's INT percentages are 2.4%, which places them in a tie for 5th on that list - dead center of the group. Davis (3.2), Woods (3.1) and Conti (4.2) have far worse INT %. Of course, the top 4 in TD % are (in order): Irvine (5.7%), Conti (5.6%), Davis (4.9%) and Woods (4.4%). For comparsion, the guys you listed have the following TD percentages: Johnson (3.3%), Williamson (3.6%), Peterman (3.4%) and McMasters (4.0%). Risk and reward, I guess.

[Cap Ologist]

Most Valuable Player would have to be Irvine, but I wouldn't say he's the best quarterback of the bunch.

[Honolulu Blue]

Interesting analysis. You seem to prefer QB rating over touchdowns and yards.

I don't, actually. It only seems that way because QB rating takes into account yards per pass, which I think is the most important stat. Interception percentage is #2. TD passes are way down the list (it's largely influenced by coaching decisions) and total passing yards is irrelevant.

I do want to correct one thing you stated. Irvine and Canter's INT percentages are 2.4%, which places them in a tie for 5th on that list - dead center of the group. Davis (3.2), Woods (3.1) and Conti (4.2) have far worse INT %. Of course, the top 4 in TD % are (in order): Irvine (5.7%), Conti (5.6%), Davis (4.9%) and Woods (4.4%). For comparsion, the guys you listed have the following TD percentages: Johnson (3.3%), Williamson (3.6%), Peterman (3.4%) and McMasters (4.0%). Risk and reward, I guess.

This is part misreading of the stats, for which I apologize, and part poor phrasing, for which I also apologize. What I should have said is, "Irvine and Carter are inferior to the others because their yards per pass is much lower than the others, and their interception % isn't low enough to make up for it."

[MIJB#19]

I've been thinking of Irvine - Peterman - Conti as the 1-2-3, as they will be my All MIJB selections (forn my IHOF dynasty I make a list of the 53 stand-out players in the league each season).

What catches me is that in this poll John McMasters is doing so well, while over at the IHOF forum, McMasters was being overlooked (as well as Joe Johnson).

Edit: It's good to know that we have bigger MVP candidates at other positions, chosing between these nine is almost impossible.

[Dr. K]

Conti

[Blackadar]

Wow, out of less than 30 voters, 7 of 9 QBs have votes.

[cthomer5000]

Conti also had 500+ rushing yards on a 6.2 yard average and 4 touchdowns. I don't know that you get a complete picture without rushing info, fumble info, and maybe even sack info.

[VPI97]

FOF has spoken.

http://www.fof-ihof.com/index.php

[cthomer5000]

This would be the ultimate sports-talk show fodder in the IHOF universe.

[sovereignstar]

FOF has spoken.

http://www.fof-ihof.com/index.php So those are the in-game awards or no?

Edit: Stupid question. FOF has spoken. :)

[Kodos]

I voted for Woods.

Thanks to whoever it was that voted for Williamson. :)

[Blackadar]

FOF has spoken.

http://www.fof-ihof.com/index.php

FOF likes passing yards.

[condors]

i voted for williamson 3 ints in 306 attempts nothing burns my bottom than a 4th quater int

[mckerney]

Where's the Amos Hicks option? http://www.fof-ihof.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/icon_rant.gif

:p

[Anthony]

The Astoria Heroes hopes our 3 Pro Bowlers - the most for any team this year - have a great time in Hawaii and are able to focus on the upcoming playoffs.

[Blackadar]

Where's the Amos Hicks option? http://www.fof-ihof.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/icon_rant.gif

:p

Sorry, I don't see where a QB with less than 2,500 passing yards and a rating of 80.3 would qualify. :)

[mckerney]

Sorry, I don't see where a QB with less than 2,500 passing yards and a rating of 80.3 would qualify. :)

Yeah, I didn't really think he can hang with the elite in the league yet (or ever for that matter), but he did manage to have a 7-6 record starting this year. I guess he'll have to settle for being better than Air Force One.

[Blackadar]

Yeah, I didn't really think he can hang with the elite in the league yet (or ever for that matter), but he did manage to have a 7-6 record starting this year. I guess he'll have to settle for being better than Air Force One.

Oh shit, you had to say it, didn't you.

Now for our counter-opinion...Hell Atlantic!

[MIJB#19]

The Astoria Heroes hopes our 3 Pro Bowlers - the most for any team this year - have a great time in Hawaii and are able to focus on the upcoming playoffs.They're going to play offense versus offense football? Cool: Bam Bam as middle linebacker, Decoteau as right defensive tackle and Drumm as defensive end!

[Anthony]

i'm sorry, Blacky, Seth "Air Force One" Dwight declined to comment on mckerney's statement.

you see, he mentioned he's busy getting ready for a playoff game, he doesn't have time to sit around calling sports talk radio shows because his season is over trying to say how his yards per game is better than Hicks, how he has the same amount of td's, how he has nearly 1,000 more passing yards and nearly 100 more completions.

[Blackadar]

LT Fritz Baron (BOU) had a better season than either one of the starting Tackles on the All Pro squad.

We'll see if any of my defensive guys make it.

[mckerney]

i'm sorry, Blacky, Seth "Air Force One" Dwight declined to comment on mckerney's statement.

you see, he mentioned he's busy getting ready for a playoff game, he doesn't have time to sit around calling sports talk radio shows because his season is over trying to say how his yards per game is better than Hicks, how he has the same amount of td's, how he has nearly 1,000 more passing yards and nearly 100 more completions.

It's closer to 86 actually, and of course with 166 more attempts, with Hicks getting half a yard more per completion. And of course Dwight is getting ready for the playoffs, who wouldn't be when riding the coattails of a back who gained 2000 yards and scored 19 total touchdowns. Sure Astoria has the better team than Minnesota, but I'm sure Hicks will be more than willing to give Dwight some pointers after he gets home from Miami.

[Anthony]

the only place where Hicks will give pointers to Seth on is the direction of the podium for Seth's HOF induction ceremony.

if Hicks were to come into too much contact with Seth Dwight i fear Dwight's ratings my decrease. keep your shit on your side of the fence.

[MIJB#19]

Talking of Seth 'AFO' Dwight in this thread is makes so much sense and is not plain insulting to the nine names mention in this poll. The guy is an amazing 12th in completion percentage, 25th in yards per attempt, 14th in touchdown passes and has only the 13th highest interception total in the league. And of course he made up with an amazing 198th place in rushing yards. I mean, he was the second best rookie quarterback of the season!

[Buzzbee]

Before people get caught up in the 9 game turnaround, realize that there were SIGNIFICANT changes to the team as a result of trading away the 1st overall pick, and then the 2nd overall pick for substantial players (Irvine included in them). Irvine played well, but he was not the only reason for the 9 game turnaround. He brought in a better cast of supporting players as well as having a starting RB not go down to injury early in the season. Irvine had a great year, but Peterman gets my vote.

[cthomer5000]

FOF likes passing yards.
I think it also likes the 550+ rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. 35 touchdowns total is pretty impressive, regardless of the INTs.

[cthomer5000]

They're going to play offense versus offense football? Cool: Bam Bam as middle linebacker, Decoteau as right defensive tackle and Drumm as defensive end!
LOL. H.A. is apparently oblivious to the fact that defensive awards have not been announced yet. Drumm could definitely play some defense though, the dude just loves to play ball.