Death of the long pass: Are vertical plays trending toward extinction?

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Death of the long pass? Air yards are down across the NFL, and here's why

While NFL passing offenses remain prolific, the actual length and distance of attempts is trending down. Why? One-year blip or broader trend?

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[JohnnyCakes]

If the vertical pass is trending backwards then the cost of QB's should as well

 

[RON_IN_OC]

If the vertical pass is trending backwards then the cost of QB's should as well

...and the need for tall, lanky WR's who's best ability is high jumping for the ball. Need more shifty dudes, who can make people miss in space and also take some hits.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

If the vertical pass is trending backwards then the cost of QB's should as well

Yep, but I don't see it happening.

 

[TheCardFan]

If the vertical pass is trending backwards then the cost of QB's should as well

Running backs...

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[Harry]

I think Gannon likes them, but doesn’t have the weapons. If they can get Harrison, they will throw deep.