After a promising preseason the Baltimore Hawks have stumbled out of the gate. It's been a bit of a roller coaster ride for Baltimore fans since the draft. They were a popular pick for last place by most media members, then expectations rose as they had a dominant preseason, then back down after they dropped their first three games of the regular season, but then they got on the board thanks to a high offensive output in week four.
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A record of 1-3 represents a team that has some issues but also a dash of bad luck in the Hawks case. They actually have a slightly positive point differential (82 PF vs. 81 PA) and they have been very good at not turning the ball over. Their first two losses were by three points each and the third loss they were down by one point until the Outlaws tacked on a touchdown at the very end of the game.
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Next up we are going to look at two vital stats the Hawks must improve upon to increase their probability of winning:
-They are last in the league in generating sacks
They only have 8 sacks so far, three teams in the league have 20. Football is about generating pressure on the opposing QB while also protecting your own QB. This is why QBs, pass rushers, and offensive tackles demand the highest money in free agency. It's a simple formula for success on paper but it's much easier said than done. Opposing QBs are having too much time to find receivers. More consistent pressure from the defensive line and/or linebackers on the blitz in order to put some more QBs on their asses is priority.
-Their offense can't stay on the field
Sustaining drives and moving the chains has been a giant struggle so far. On the season their 3rd down efficiency is a ghastly 12 for 55, which is 21.8%. Continually getting stoned on 3rd down saps momentum and energy from the team. It also leads to a lopsided time of possession differential, which could be tiring their defense out. (Just ask Chip Kelly about three and outs.)
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A record of 1-3 represents a team that has some issues but also a dash of bad luck in the Hawks case. They actually have a slightly positive point differential (82 PF vs. 81 PA) and they have been very good at not turning the ball over. Their first two losses were by three points each and the third loss they were down by one point until the Outlaws tacked on a touchdown at the very end of the game.
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Next up we are going to look at two vital stats the Hawks must improve upon to increase their probability of winning:
-They are last in the league in generating sacks
They only have 8 sacks so far, three teams in the league have 20. Football is about generating pressure on the opposing QB while also protecting your own QB. This is why QBs, pass rushers, and offensive tackles demand the highest money in free agency. It's a simple formula for success on paper but it's much easier said than done. Opposing QBs are having too much time to find receivers. More consistent pressure from the defensive line and/or linebackers on the blitz in order to put some more QBs on their asses is priority.
-Their offense can't stay on the field
Sustaining drives and moving the chains has been a giant struggle so far. On the season their 3rd down efficiency is a ghastly 12 for 55, which is 21.8%. Continually getting stoned on 3rd down saps momentum and energy from the team. It also leads to a lopsided time of possession differential, which could be tiring their defense out. (Just ask Chip Kelly about three and outs.)
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