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Cooper Barkate was basically automatic between 10 and 19 yards last year

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bigmeech said:
PFF gave him a 99.9 receiving grade on those targets: 28 catches on 49 targets, 484 yards, four touchdowns, 17.3 yards per catch and zero drops.
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Was available to us a ton, including SMU, and just not something we did well or enough. Hope it’s back. A good dig route changes how a defensive coverage reacts.
 
LuCane said:
bigmeech said:
PFF gave him a 99.9 receiving grade on those targets: 28 catches on 49 targets, 484 yards, four touchdowns, 17.3 yards per catch and zero drops.
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Was available to us a ton, including SMU, and just not something we did well or enough. Hope it’s back. A good dig route changes how a defensive coverage reacts.
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Beck had a noodle arm. Many refuse to admit this simple fact. I’m so excited for this offense with Mensah.
 
scrantoncane said:
How do you get a 99.9 when you have 28 catches on 49 targets?
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More than likely the 21 non-completed targets where due to PFF deciding the ball wasn't catchable. So kind of catch 22 Barkrate was great but means Mensah threw a bad ball 21 times. Also, he likely had no negative graded plays or very few meaning no penalties, fumbles. Here is what AI came up with to explain it. Not sure how accurate it is but makes sense that he would end up with a high grade:

Earning a near-flawless 99.9 PFF receiving grade on 28 catches from 49 targets—such as Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Cooper Barkate’s elite performance in the intermediate range—requires a unique formula of maximum efficiency, elite difficulty, and an absolute absence of negative plays. [1, 2]
Because PFF evaluates performance relative to expectation rather than just traditional box score metrics, missing on 21 targets usually pulls a grade down. However, isolating a specific depth or subset of targets can yield a 99.9 if the player achieves the following metrics: [1]

1. Zero Drops and Minimal Negative Plays
  • Perfect Execution: A receiver cannot drop a single pass on those 49 targets. [1]
  • No Penalties or Fumbles: False starts, offensive pass interference, or fumbles after the catch would instantly drag down the overall normalized score.
  • Blameless Incompletions: The 21 incomplete targets must be entirely the fault of the quarterback (e.g., overthrows, uncatchable balls under pressure, or throwaways). PFF assigns a neutral "0.0" grade to the receiver on these plays because they did not negatively impact the outcome. [1, 2]

2. Extreme Yards Per Catch (YPC) and Chunk Plays
  • High-Impact Volume: On those 28 receptions, the receiver must pile up massive yardage—in Barkate's case, 484 yards and four touchdowns.
  • Moving the Chains: Averaging a massive 17.3 yards per catch tells the algorithm that almost every reception resulted in an explosive chunk play or drastically altered the down-and-distance in the offense's favor. [1, 2, 3]

3. High Percentage of Positive-Graded Snaps
  • Contested Catches: To accumulate the raw "+0.5 to +2.0" credits necessary to reach a 99.9, the receiver must consistently win "true" 50/50 balls. Hauling in passes through heavy contact or making spectacular adjustments elevates the grade sharply. [1]
  • Separation vs. Coverage: Routinely beating tight man coverage using superior route-running technique nets positive marks on every snap. Conversely, catching a ball because a defender fell down or left the zone completely blank yields a neutral baseline grade. [1, 2]
  • Yards After Catch (YAC): Creating extensive yardage independent of the blocking—such as forcing multiple missed tackles or turning a 12-yard hitch into a 30-yard gain—injects major positive weight into the grading system. [1, 2]
 
wnycanesfan said:
scrantoncane said:
How do you get a 99.9 when you have 28 catches on 49 targets?
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More than likely the 21 non-completed targets where due to PFF deciding the ball wasn't catchable. So kind of catch 22 Barkrate was great but means Mensah threw a bad ball 21 times. Also, he likely had no negative graded plays or very few meaning no penalties, fumbles. Here is what AI came up with to explain it. Not sure how accurate it is but makes sense that he would end up with a high grade:

Earning a near-flawless 99.9 PFF receiving grade on 28 catches from 49 targets—such as Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Cooper Barkate’s elite performance in the intermediate range—requires a unique formula of maximum efficiency, elite difficulty, and an absolute absence of negative plays. [1, 2]
Because PFF evaluates performance relative to expectation rather than just traditional box score metrics, missing on 21 targets usually pulls a grade down. However, isolating a specific depth or subset of targets can yield a 99.9 if the player achieves the following metrics: [1]

1. Zero Drops and Minimal Negative Plays
  • Perfect Execution: A receiver cannot drop a single pass on those 49 targets. [1]
  • No Penalties or Fumbles: False starts, offensive pass interference, or fumbles after the catch would instantly drag down the overall normalized score.
  • Blameless Incompletions: The 21 incomplete targets must be entirely the fault of the quarterback (e.g., overthrows, uncatchable balls under pressure, or throwaways). PFF assigns a neutral "0.0" grade to the receiver on these plays because they did not negatively impact the outcome. [1, 2]

2. Extreme Yards Per Catch (YPC) and Chunk Plays
  • High-Impact Volume: On those 28 receptions, the receiver must pile up massive yardage—in Barkate's case, 484 yards and four touchdowns.
  • Moving the Chains: Averaging a massive 17.3 yards per catch tells the algorithm that almost every reception resulted in an explosive chunk play or drastically altered the down-and-distance in the offense's favor. [1, 2, 3]

3. High Percentage of Positive-Graded Snaps
  • Contested Catches: To accumulate the raw "+0.5 to +2.0" credits necessary to reach a 99.9, the receiver must consistently win "true" 50/50 balls. Hauling in passes through heavy contact or making spectacular adjustments elevates the grade sharply. [1]
  • Separation vs. Coverage: Routinely beating tight man coverage using superior route-running technique nets positive marks on every snap. Conversely, catching a ball because a defender fell down or left the zone completely blank yields a neutral baseline grade. [1, 2]
  • Yards After Catch (YAC): Creating extensive yardage independent of the blocking—such as forcing multiple missed tackles or turning a 12-yard hitch into a 30-yard gain—injects major positive weight into the grading system. [1, 2]
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If that is accurate, it is pretty encouraging re: Barkrate. Also somewhat concerning for Mensah, like you said.
 
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