Quote:Check downs will get you higher ratings on that crap site. Pff is a joke. Just like the qbr.

 

That wasn't my point, just that its not outside the realm of reason to think Mariota played well for a rookie who was essentially playing by himself on offense. Nor is it unreasonable to be disappointed by a supposedly young explosive offense who couldn't take advantage and assert themselves against a beat up 2-7 team. Furthermore, you don't have the 8th highest YPA in the NFL by checking down every play. The point is that people are irrationally upset by one guys opinion. 

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