While it's hard to argue with those numbers, you also have to consider a few things:
- the new group was thrown into the fire; they didn't have the luxury of being together for training camp and preseason games before the season started
- hurries and pressures; my sense is that these are down considerably
- number (and frequency) of guys needed to stay in and help block (max protection); my sense is that this is also significantly reduced since the switch
Numbers can tell you something you might have missed, but you also can't argue with the fact that, overall, they are playing better and allowing JP to play better. The coaches aren't blowing smoke when they voice their opinion that they believe they are playing better -- and I doubt those numbers would really change their minds.