Steelers' Cam Heyward Says Advanced Stats Don't Account For DT's
Pittsburgh Steelers' Cam Heyward says advanced stats don't properly account for the defensive tackle position.
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00:00 >> I just think Alex is, he's playing his tail off.
00:03 And I think it's just very low hanging fruit when you just look at sacks.
00:09 Yes, that's the finishing goal, but to put pressure on multiple times and
00:16 to be as, he's playing like a game record.
00:20 And when you have those type of disruptions,
00:23 that should be unnoticed more than just your sacks.
00:26 >> As a D tackle, do you look at those advanced things anymore,
00:30 like sacks created, cuz you guys don't always get-
00:34 >> Don't even get me started on the D tackle,
00:36 but I don't even think a lot of those advanced scoutings know how to really-
00:40 >> Are still subject to-
00:42 >> Yeah, they don't understand what
00:43 a D tackle does.
00:44 They can't even tell what we're trying to accomplish in a play,
00:47 whether it's trying to two gap or whether we're trying to get upfield,
00:50 whether we have a stunt on.
00:52 There are all these things they don't take into account, but
00:54 all they look is the finished product if I got a tackle or not.
00:57 I could be doing my job making sure my linebackers flow free, and
01:02 I could be getting a plus from my coach, but you're giving me a minus?
01:05 I don't think that's right.
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