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The most simplistic read of data can tell you anything you want about Garett Bolles' outlook.
It can tell you that he had 0.2 holds per 60 minutes when Drew Lock was the QB, compared with 1.0 per 60 for Brandon Allen and 1.13 per 60 w/ Joe Flacco.
The most simplistic read of data can tell you anything you want about Garett Bolles' outlook.
It can tell you that he had 0.2 holds per 60 minutes when Drew Lock was the QB, compared with 1.0 per 60 for Brandon Allen and 1.13 per 60 w/ Joe Flacco.
It can also tell you that he's had similar stretches before.
In 2018, he opened with 6 holds in the first 6 games with Case Keenum at QB.
Then he went eight games without a holding penalty (Games 7-14).
But after that, he had 8 holding calls in the next 4 games.
In 2018, he opened with 6 holds in the first 6 games with Case Keenum at QB.
Then he went eight games without a holding penalty (Games 7-14).
But after that, he had 8 holding calls in the next 4 games.
In 2017, he had one hold in 4 games (Games 10-13) with Osweiler/Lynch/Siemian as the QBs. Then he was whistled for 8 holding penalties in the next 9 games.
Pressure rates reveal a similar tale.
In the first 6 games with Keenum, he allowed 1 pressure every 18.5 pass-pro plays (per PFF). In the final 10, that rate was one every 27.3.
In the first 6 games with Keenum, he allowed 1 pressure every 18.5 pass-pro plays (per PFF). In the final 10, that rate was one every 27.3.
But in 2019, pressure rate was closely tied to the QBs.
With Lock, Bolles allowed 1 pressure every 46.8 pass-pro plays.
Bolles pressure rate with Flacco: 1/14.3 pass-pro plays
Bolles pressure rate with Allen: 1/25.4 pass-pro plays
(per PFF)
With Lock, Bolles allowed 1 pressure every 46.8 pass-pro plays.
Bolles pressure rate with Flacco: 1/14.3 pass-pro plays
Bolles pressure rate with Allen: 1/25.4 pass-pro plays
(per PFF)
Lock's mobility and better feel for the pass rush appear to have helped Bolles. But is his work in the last five games a sign that he's turned the corner and can continue improving, or another false dawn like the ones of 2017 and 2018?
I am in the "false dawn" camp, leaning on the broad sample size and the penalty proclivity from 2016 at Utah, as well. He's had stretches where he has avoided holds, but then he's followed those with penalties coming in bunches, as shown above.
Also, Elway speaking of an "open competition" at LT and specifically naming the competitor (Wilkinson) leads one to deduce that the Broncos have doubts about Bolles' long-term outlook.
But there is validity to the notion that his play of the last 5 games with Lock gives the Broncos something with which they can get by. Even the best teams have a few starters that aren't elite. Furthermore, player proficiency isn't static; guys improve and regress constantly.
And with that, I'll sign off for a while to enjoy the post-draft Sunday. Take care, y'all.
