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Vikings' passing game not all on Norv

November 6, 2016 at 12:23AM
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) tries to get past Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ORG XMIT: MIN2016091318552637
Short passes haven’t hurt Stefon Diggs, who is averaging 13.3 yards per catch. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Don't blame Norv

By the end of Norv Turner's time in Minnesota, a certain perception of him as a coach who relied too heavily on the deep ball to Sam Bradford's peril didn't really match the reality. It's not like Bradford was asked under Turner to stand back and pass the ball like Ben Roethlisberger. The truth is, Bradford is among the NFL's leaders in short passes, with an average depth per throw of 7.5 yards. That may not change under interim offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.

By the numbers through seven games

17

Percent of attempts behind the line

55

Percent of attempts 0-9 yards

17

Percent of attempts 10-19 yards

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12

Percent of attempts 20-plus yards

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