Which 0-2 Teams Can Make the Playoffs? Plus, Bryce Young’s Panthers Career is Over.
Digest
The podcast begins with a discussion about the historical odds of teams making the playoffs after starting 0-2, highlighting the impact of the new playoff format. The hosts then delve into the specific cases of the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses and assessing their potential for a comeback. The podcast then shifts focus to quarterback analysis, examining the performances of Bryce Young with the Carolina Panthers, Derek Carr with the New Orleans Saints, and Caleb Williams with the Chicago Bears. The hosts discuss the factors contributing to each quarterback's success or struggles, including offensive schemes, coaching, and the quality of their supporting cast. The podcast concludes with a discussion about the importance of avoiding bad habits and the potential consequences of early season struggles for young quarterbacks.
Outlines
Introduction and 0-2 Teams
Ryan Rusillow introduces his sports podcast, highlighting its focus on sports, life advice, and occasional interviews. The episode then dives into the challenges faced by teams starting 0-2 in the NFL, considering the historical odds and the impact of the new playoff format.
Quarterback Analysis: Bryce Young, Derek Carr, and Caleb Williams
The hosts analyze the performances of three quarterbacks: Bryce Young's struggles with the Panthers, Derek Carr's surprising success with the Saints, and Caleb Williams' challenges with the Bears. They discuss the factors contributing to each quarterback's performance, including offensive schemes, coaching, and the quality of their supporting cast.
Keywords
0-2 Start
A team's record of losing their first two games in a season, often considered a significant disadvantage in the NFL due to the limited margin for error.
Play Action
A deceptive offensive strategy where the quarterback fakes a handoff to a running back, drawing the defense in before throwing the ball to a receiver.
EPA (Expected Points Added)
A statistical measure used in football to evaluate the effectiveness of plays and players, considering the context of the game situation.
Quarterback Guru
A coach or mentor specializing in developing and training quarterbacks, often possessing extensive knowledge and experience in the position.
Supporting Cast
The players surrounding a quarterback, including offensive linemen, receivers, and running backs, who contribute to their success.
Bad Habits
Negative tendencies or behaviors developed by a quarterback, such as holding the ball too long, forcing throws, or relying too heavily on running.
Game Script
The flow and dynamics of a game, including the score, time remaining, and the strategic decisions made by coaches.
Q&A
What are the historical odds of a team making the playoffs after starting 0-2?
Historically, only about 10% of teams that start 0-2 make the playoffs. However, the new playoff format with an extra wild card spot has increased the chances for 0-2 teams to make a comeback.
What are the key factors that make the Cincinnati Bengals a potential 0-2 team that can salvage their season?
The Bengals have a strong offense led by Joe Burrow, a favorable schedule, and a division where they are still in contention with the Ravens.
What are the reasons for the early struggles of Bryce Young with the Carolina Panthers?
Bryce Young's lack of exceptional athletic traits, combined with a challenging offensive scheme and a lack of support from the coaching staff, have contributed to his difficulties.
What are the factors contributing to Derek Carr's surprising success with the New Orleans Saints?
Derek Carr is benefiting from a strong offensive line, a well-designed scheme that emphasizes play action and running the ball, and a favorable game script that allows him to operate in easier situations.
What are the concerns surrounding Caleb Williams' performance with the Chicago Bears?
Caleb Williams has struggled with accuracy, particularly on deep throws, and is facing a poor offensive line that is unable to protect him effectively.
Show Notes
The Carolina Panthers have benched sophomore quarterback Bryce Young in favor of Andy Dalton, leading The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia to declare that the former no. 1 pick’s time in Carolina is likely coming to an end soon. Plus, he and Steven Ruiz discuss whether Derek Carr’s success is sustainable, and why Caleb Williams shouldn’t shoulder all the criticism in Chicago. But before all that, Nora Princiotti tells Sheil which 0-2 teams she believes could make a playoff run, as well as the teams she’s writing off.
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CHAPTERS:
- Why the Bengals still have hope (00:00 )
- Doubting the Ravens (08:18 )
- Are the Titans good? (20:01 )
- The Rams’ woes (27:16 )
- Bryce Young benched (35:02 )
- Derek Carr’s success (49:28 )
- Caleb Williams’s struggles (55:05 )
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz
Producer: Troy Farkas
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