Study: McCarthy And Graham’s Play-Action Success

McCarthy GrahamA new chapter for the Pittsburgh Steelers is here. Continuing to learn more about the coaching staff, today I’ll provide some play-action stats from Sports Info Solutions (SIS) for HC Mike McCarthy (and offensive play caller) along with DC Patrick Graham.

Let’s start with McCarthy. The visual below includes play-action dropbacks for frequency and Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt (ANY/A) for quality since 2015:

Jumping out positively is McCarthy’s time in Dallas. In all five seasons there, his offenses were above the mean in attempts and ANY/A off play-action. Rather encouraging results in McCarthy’s most recent coaching stint. Especially when considering quarterback injuries…