For many seasons the Yeti have been the joke of the league. Year after year the team says they are built for the future, yet nothing really changes. So are they truly built for the future? Let's take a look at the Yeti and their potential to dominate in the future, compared to the Second Line (Seeing as they are the other team that has been rebuilding). All TPE will be what is posted on the roster page under the player name, if it is wrong please let me know.
Comparing Quarterbacks: Borkus vs Applehort
To start off our comparisons I'll look at quarterbacks. First off when we look at pure TPE numbers the winner is clearly Borkus who sits at a comfortable 542TPE compared to Applehorts 357. However the difference in passing attributes are not nearly as massive. between Borkus' intelligence, accuracy and arm he is only a total of 13 attribute points above Applehort. Now when related to TPE it's a different story, but a big difference between these two quarterbacks is Borkus' strength. He has a strength rating of over 50, while applehort is still at 35. Although I am not sure just how much of an impact this has, it does help Borkus avoid sacks. So with all of this in mind who has the better qb? I have to give this win to bovo but that means no disrespect to daybe (you're getting traded nerd). Borkus has a season more experience on Applehort and once they get their passing attributes maxed out the difference between these two future MVPs won't be huge.
The receiving Corps: Aaron+Miller vs Evans+Law
To say that the Yeti have a better receiving corps would get me laughed at. Mostly because the NOLA unit has nearly 2000 total TPE in that field, compared to the nearly 1000 total TPE of the Yeti. Especially after losing Carlito Crush this team takes a heavy blow. However while the Yeti may not have the better corps as of right now I believe their WRs fit them more than NOLAs do. For what reasons? Well the only real reason is that regression is going to be looming. With Evans and Law being S2 and S3 creates respectively they do not have a crazy long time to stay at the top of their game. However when it comes to miller and aaron, they are extremely close to Applehort in terms of when regression will begin, meaning that all 3 will hit their prime and stay in it at the same time. By the time borkus is in his 6th season he may be stuck with something similar to the Yeti right now. So because of that reason I'd say that the Yeti receiving corps would have to be my preferred unit.
The Running Game: Grau vs Savea
Right now, as far as the running game goes you're looking at an active, young running back vs a S2 RB who still has a decent TPE. I think that I have to give the edge here to Colorado as they have youth and great TPE on their side at this position. Yes yes, Savea has more TPE than the young gun, but when looking at longevity and TPE combined he just doesn't hold up.
Pass rush: LB + Dline
The pass rush is something that I found surprisingly equal between the two teams. The Yeti have a decent lead in TPE between Saint and Miller, but also face regression quite fast. Whereas the Second Line are a good deal younger and still very strong, with stud Brian Mills and Julian O'sullivan and even the aging Vincent Sharpei. To be honest I think that NOLA has the better rush, simply put the Yeti are going to face regression and guys like Mills and O'sullivan will be closing the gap with Saint and Miller. I will give NOLA the nod here, but only slightly.
Defensive Backs: The Secondary Line vs The No Bly Zone
Some of the heavy hitters of the NOLA secondary are S1 Dominic Verns, S4 Blackford Oakes, S5 Terrel Brister, and S6 Jaylon Brox- I mean Poopyface Tomatonose (much cooler name). As for the Yeti their big guns are S5 Andre Bly Jr, S5 Michael Tillman, and S7 Desta Danger. The Yeti have the best out of everyone named, Andre Bly Jr but lack a second safety. As for the Second Line, Terrel Brister sits at only 338TPE, which is second lowest out of all actives at DB besides Desta Danger, who is 2 seasons behind Brister. Not to mention Dominic Verns will be facing regression this year. After looking at all this I have to give the advantage to my Yeti frens. Not only do we possess a Weapon of Mass Interceptions in @sapp2013 but once Dominic Verns begins to regress, the secondaries will be almost identical. the advantage has to go to da Yeti.
Kickers: Micycle vs Peg Leg
So down to the most important position, the Kicker. This one will be short and sweet so I'll just go ahead and give this one to NOLA. Micycle is absolute trash. Just kidding! Micycle is a beast who I think just went perfect on the season (TBH I don't keep up to date on kicking numbers, I just find this stuff out on twitter). Meanwhile Peg Leg is only 204TPE.
So what does all this mean?
Obviously the Second Line will be a great team, and will be for a long time. However I feel like what Colorado built was more aimed at winning later rather than now, whereas NOLA put together a team more focused on winning soon. The Yeti has an offensive that should be a well oiled machine for the next 10 seasons, but the Second Line will need to start replacing some things very soon in order to stay tough offensively. This also depends on how long Evans and Law plan to fight regression.
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Comparing Quarterbacks: Borkus vs Applehort
To start off our comparisons I'll look at quarterbacks. First off when we look at pure TPE numbers the winner is clearly Borkus who sits at a comfortable 542TPE compared to Applehorts 357. However the difference in passing attributes are not nearly as massive. between Borkus' intelligence, accuracy and arm he is only a total of 13 attribute points above Applehort. Now when related to TPE it's a different story, but a big difference between these two quarterbacks is Borkus' strength. He has a strength rating of over 50, while applehort is still at 35. Although I am not sure just how much of an impact this has, it does help Borkus avoid sacks. So with all of this in mind who has the better qb? I have to give this win to bovo but that means no disrespect to daybe (you're getting traded nerd). Borkus has a season more experience on Applehort and once they get their passing attributes maxed out the difference between these two future MVPs won't be huge.
The receiving Corps: Aaron+Miller vs Evans+Law
To say that the Yeti have a better receiving corps would get me laughed at. Mostly because the NOLA unit has nearly 2000 total TPE in that field, compared to the nearly 1000 total TPE of the Yeti. Especially after losing Carlito Crush this team takes a heavy blow. However while the Yeti may not have the better corps as of right now I believe their WRs fit them more than NOLAs do. For what reasons? Well the only real reason is that regression is going to be looming. With Evans and Law being S2 and S3 creates respectively they do not have a crazy long time to stay at the top of their game. However when it comes to miller and aaron, they are extremely close to Applehort in terms of when regression will begin, meaning that all 3 will hit their prime and stay in it at the same time. By the time borkus is in his 6th season he may be stuck with something similar to the Yeti right now. So because of that reason I'd say that the Yeti receiving corps would have to be my preferred unit.
The Running Game: Grau vs Savea
Right now, as far as the running game goes you're looking at an active, young running back vs a S2 RB who still has a decent TPE. I think that I have to give the edge here to Colorado as they have youth and great TPE on their side at this position. Yes yes, Savea has more TPE than the young gun, but when looking at longevity and TPE combined he just doesn't hold up.
Pass rush: LB + Dline
The pass rush is something that I found surprisingly equal between the two teams. The Yeti have a decent lead in TPE between Saint and Miller, but also face regression quite fast. Whereas the Second Line are a good deal younger and still very strong, with stud Brian Mills and Julian O'sullivan and even the aging Vincent Sharpei. To be honest I think that NOLA has the better rush, simply put the Yeti are going to face regression and guys like Mills and O'sullivan will be closing the gap with Saint and Miller. I will give NOLA the nod here, but only slightly.
Defensive Backs: The Secondary Line vs The No Bly Zone
Some of the heavy hitters of the NOLA secondary are S1 Dominic Verns, S4 Blackford Oakes, S5 Terrel Brister, and S6 Jaylon Brox- I mean Poopyface Tomatonose (much cooler name). As for the Yeti their big guns are S5 Andre Bly Jr, S5 Michael Tillman, and S7 Desta Danger. The Yeti have the best out of everyone named, Andre Bly Jr but lack a second safety. As for the Second Line, Terrel Brister sits at only 338TPE, which is second lowest out of all actives at DB besides Desta Danger, who is 2 seasons behind Brister. Not to mention Dominic Verns will be facing regression this year. After looking at all this I have to give the advantage to my Yeti frens. Not only do we possess a Weapon of Mass Interceptions in @sapp2013 but once Dominic Verns begins to regress, the secondaries will be almost identical. the advantage has to go to da Yeti.
Kickers: Micycle vs Peg Leg
So down to the most important position, the Kicker. This one will be short and sweet so I'll just go ahead and give this one to NOLA. Micycle is absolute trash. Just kidding! Micycle is a beast who I think just went perfect on the season (TBH I don't keep up to date on kicking numbers, I just find this stuff out on twitter). Meanwhile Peg Leg is only 204TPE.
So what does all this mean?
Obviously the Second Line will be a great team, and will be for a long time. However I feel like what Colorado built was more aimed at winning later rather than now, whereas NOLA put together a team more focused on winning soon. The Yeti has an offensive that should be a well oiled machine for the next 10 seasons, but the Second Line will need to start replacing some things very soon in order to stay tough offensively. This also depends on how long Evans and Law plan to fight regression.
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