Bill Connelly’s latest on quarterbacks is a raw examination but also interesting for what might eventually come from it—namely a useful opponent-adjusted metric for comparing quarterbacks across styles of play. For now, there are no schedule adjustments, but the numbers still tell some interesting stories.
Connelly placed each FBS quarterback into a category based on run/pass ratio and graded them on their percentile performance in several categories. NC State quarterback Ryan Finley is in the “statue” category, meaning he’s in the group heavy on passes vs. running plays. There are a number of caveats that can go into the style tiers Bill has established and before airing them, I would go read his article.