TJ Ward analysis

T.J. Ward

Age: 26Height: 5-10Weight: 200

College: Oregon

Similar Contracts

• TJ Ward’s recent seasons are most similar to the performances the following players had in the years preceding their contract.

- Dashon Goldson ($8,666,667.00 3APY)- Eric Weddle ($8,333,333.00 3APY)

- Antrel Rolle ($7,500,000.00 3APY)

- Michael Griffin ($7,400,000.00 3APY)- Tyvon Branch ($6,700,000.00 3APY)

• The following comparisons will feature the player’s performance during his 3 years prior to the latest contract date.

Similar Contracts

Ward vs. Goldson (‘10-’12)

Dashon Goldson, San Francisco 49ers Contract: 3/14/2013

3-year APY $8,666,667.00

APY $8,250,000.00

Signing Bonus $0.00

Total Guarantee $22,000,000.00

Player (GS) Forced TOs Pass Def. Stuffs Sacks Solos Assists

Goldson (46) 12 25 3 1 172 44

Ward (38) 8 17 8 2 173 57

Ward vs. Weddle (‘08-’10)

Eric Weddle, San Diego Charges Contract: 7/29/2011

3-year APY $8,333,333.00

APY $8,000,000.00

Signing Bonus $13,000,000.00



Weddle (45) 5 22 11 3 253 52

Ward (38) 8 17 8 2 173 57

Ward vs. Rolle (‘08-’10)

Antrel Rolle, New York Giants Contract: 8/05/2011

3-year APY $7,500,000.00

APY $7,400,000.00




Rolle (47) 8 17 8 2 214 34

Ward (38) 8 17 8 2 173 57

Ward vs. Griffin (‘09-’11)

Michael Griffin, Tennessee Titans Contract: 6/09/2012

3-year APY $7,400,000.00

APY $7,000,000.00




Griffin (47) 12 26 7 1 202 58

Ward (38) 8 17 8 2 173 57

Ward vs. Branch (‘10-’12)

Tyvon Branch, Oakland Raiders Contract: 3/06/2013

3-year APY $6,700,000.00

APY $6,650,000.00

Signing Bonus $0.00



Branch (46) 4 10 11 5 235 72

Ward (38) 8 17 8 2 173 57

• The previous stats are now adjusted to reflect averages per start.

Similar Contracts (Per Game Started)

Ward vs. Goldson (‘10-’12)

Dashon Goldson, San Francisco 49ers Contract: 3/14/2013

3-year APY $8,666,667.00

APY $8,250,000.00

Signing Bonus $0.00


Player Forced TOs Pass Def. Stuffs Sacks Solos Assists

Goldson 0.2 0.54 0.06 0.02 3.73 0.95

Ward 0.2 0.48 0.21 0.05 4.55 1.5

Ward vs. Weddle (‘08-’10)

Eric Weddle, San Diego Charges Contract: 7/29/2011

3-year APY $8,333,333.00

APY $8,000,000.00




Weddle 0.11 0.48 0.2 0.1 5.62 1.15

Ward 0.21 0.48 0.2 0.05 4.55 1.5

Ward vs. Rolle (‘08-’10)

Antrel Rolle, New York Giants Contract: 8/05/2011

3-year APY $7,500,000.00

APY $7,400,000.00




Rolle 0.17 0.36 0.02 0.04 4.55 0.7

Ward 0.21 0.48 0.21 0.05 4.55 1.5

Ward vs. Griffin (‘09-’11)

Michael Griffin, Tennessee Titans Contract: 6/09/2012

3-year APY $7,400,000.00

APY $7,000,000.00




Griffin (47) 0.2 0.55 0.01 0.02 4.29 1.2

Ward 0.2 0.48 0.21 0.05 4.55 1.5

Ward vs. Branch (‘10-’12)

Tyvon Branch, Oakland Raiders Contract: 3/06/2013

3-year APY $6,700,000.00

APY $6,650,000.00

Signing Bonus $0.00



Branch 0.08 0.21 0.2 0.10 5.10 1.5

Ward 0.21 0.48 0.2 0.05 4.55 1.5

Advanced Metrics• +WPA and +EPA add up the value of every sack,

interception, pass defense, forced fumble or recovery, and every tackle or assist that results in a setback for the offense.

• “What these stats measure is "playmaking" ability. Simply stated, +WPA and +EPA put a number on playmaking.”

• Brian Burke, noted NFL researcher & analyst, founder of AdvancedNFLStats.com

http://www.advancednflstats.com/2010/03/measuring-defensive-playmakers.html

+EPA/G

Player (Contract Year) +EPA/G 3 YR APY

Goldson (2012) 2.69 $8,666,667

Ward (2012) 2.28

Weddle (2010) 1.78 $8,333,333

Griffin (2011) 1.74 $7,400,000

Chancellor (2012) 1.26 $6,959,000

Branch (2012) 1.26 $6,700,000

Positive Expected Points Added per Game

+WPA

Player (Contract Year) +WPA 3 YR APY

Ward (2012) 1.07

Goldson (2012) 0.89 $8,666,667

Weddle (2010) 0.82 $8,333,333

Chancellor (2012) 0.73 $6,959,000

Branch (2012) 0.62 $6,700,000

Griffin (2011) 0.49 $7,400,000

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TJ Ward analysis