In 2009, our starting backfield fumbled 28 snaps, handoffs, and pitches. That's a rate of exactly two fumbles per game (total fumbles not fumbles lost). In 2010, we've fumbled 14 times, which is a rate of 2.8 fumbles per game. This is a 40% increase in fumbles per game. Now, a lot of people may think this is the trigger man, Josh Nesbitt, delivering bad pitches or making poor reads. I kinda think it's a little bit more than that. Here's a comparison of the 2009 A-Back, B-Back, and Quarterback fumbling rates:
Nesbitt's fumble rate has actually decreased by about 2%. The A-Back fumble rate has increased by 124%... while the B-Back fumble rate for 2010 has increased by 180%!!! We are putting the ball on the ground at a pretty astounding rate. In 5 games, Anthony Allen has fumbled as many times as Jonathan Dwyer did in all of 2009. The A-Backs are one short of tying last season's mark. The receivers aren't the only players on the field who have problems securing the football.
Nesbitt's fumble rate has actually decreased by about 2%. The A-Back fumble rate has increased by 124%... while the B-Back fumble rate for 2010 has increased by 180%!!! We are putting the ball on the ground at a pretty astounding rate. In 5 games, Anthony Allen has fumbled as many times as Jonathan Dwyer did in all of 2009. The A-Backs are one short of tying last season's mark. The receivers aren't the only players on the field who have problems securing the football.