Say an average but dependable offensive tackle misses 3 games. The team was humming on offense before. The replacement is a 6th round rookie out of Alabama who the Boise State defensive lineman manhandled in the bowl game (it's theoretical, I can choose any situation I want damn it). Anyway, the lineman replacement commits an average of 3 false starts, 3 holding penalties, and 1 ineligible down field each game. The offensive scoring production falls off 8 points per game with him in there.
So, the main guy comes back. He's not the best lineman but he does a good job and limits penalties.
Would you even adjust the line a single point for his return?
So, the main guy comes back. He's not the best lineman but he does a good job and limits penalties.
Would you even adjust the line a single point for his return?