10-30-2016, 06:43 AM
(10-30-2016, 06:12 AM)OutsiderFan link Wrote:To me, the worst play of the game, and there were several, was the 4th and 1 play action pass in the 4th quarter. First of all, why on Earth are they using play action there? You know the defense is going to be selling out to stop the run, so why the need for play action? And if it is going to be play action, you've got to move the QB so you change the spot at which the defense is focusing. By making it a play action drop back pass, all you are doing is allow the defense to get closer to the QB, because the fake is doing nothing, the Safeties are already up at the line ready for run and going forward at the snap. It was the Safety who batted down Chryst's pass.
The game was in hand. I thought the 4th and 1 throw was tossed in there for future opponents. This season with the maturing OL it is not as easy to just run to the left for 2-4 yards, so adding a few counter tendency plays into the mix might help keep a defense more honest in a future game where that type of 4th and 1 is more critical.