Even though it failed...

[Mr. Laz]

going for it was fine ...... the play that was called sucked though

[kcpasco]

Originally Posted by Laz

going for it was fine ...... the play that was called sucked though

Why?

Would you have rather ran it for a 2 yard loss?

[BigRock]

Originally Posted by kcpasco

Why?

Would you have rather ran it for a 2 yard loss?

Gailey called a bootleg on 1st and goal and the Chargers weren't fooled. Why would he expect them to fall for it a few plays later on the 2 point try? Just odd.

[TrickyNicky]

Originally Posted by BigRock

Gailey called a bootleg on 1st and goal and the Chargers weren't fooled. Why would he expect them to fall for it a few plays later on the 2 point try? Just odd.

Not only that, but bootlegs work a little better in the middle of the field, where the D isn't a max of 10 yards away from the LOS.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by BigRock

Gailey called a bootleg on 1st and goal and the Chargers weren't fooled. Why would he expect them to fall for it a few plays later on the 2 point try? Just odd.

the bootleg is only a weapon IF the defense is worried about the running play ..... nobody is afraid of our running game.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by kcpasco

Why?

Would you have rather ran it for a 2 yard loss?

no .... but running the bootleg immediately cuts the field in half and limits your options.

it also limits the time your QB has to make a decision because general the DE on that side of the field goes unblocked.

you have 3 options

1. QB can just run it

2. QB can throw it to the RB in the flat

3. QB can throw it to the WR/TE a little deeper


btw you have like 2 seconds to make the decision because of the free DE.


i would of much prefer to call a play like we did when we scored the touchdown.

Thigpen can look over the entire field and doesn't have to make a decision until the defense forces him to make a decision.

the Defense has to cover the quick slants, the fades,the fade stop, the run .... everything, which increases your chances.




but like i said .... i'm fine going for it.

[kcpasco]

Originally Posted by Laz

no .... but running the bootleg immediately cuts the field in half and limits your options.

it also limits the time your QB has to make a decision because general the DE on that side of the field goes unblocked.

you have 3 options

1. QB can just run it

2. QB can throw it to the RB in the flat

3. QB can throw it to the WR/TE a little deeper


btw you have like 2 seconds to make the decision because of the free DE.


i would of much prefer to call a play like we did when we scored the touchdown.

Thigpen can look over the entire field and doesn't have to make a decision until the defense forces him to make a decision.

the Defense has to cover the quick slants, the fades,the fade stop, the run .... everything, which increases your chances.




but like i said .... i'm fine going for it.

Did you see the rape job on TG, I'm pretty sure it was a make up call for the PI that went his way.

[the Talking Can]

no point in a 1-7 team playing for overtime....

[milkman]

I'm not sure I agree with the decison to go for it, but it's the first time that Herman ****ing Edwards has shown any sack, so I sure as hell am not going to complain.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Laz

no .... but running the bootleg immediately cuts the field in half and limits your options.

it also limits the time your QB has to make a decision because general the DE on that side of the field goes unblocked.

you have 3 options

1. QB can just run it

2. QB can throw it to the RB in the flat

3. QB can throw it to the WR/TE a little deeper


btw you have like 2 seconds to make the decision because of the free DE.


i would of much prefer to call a play like we did when we scored the touchdown.

Thigpen can look over the entire field and doesn't have to make a decision until the defense forces him to make a decision.

the Defense has to cover the quick slants, the fades,the fade stop, the run .... everything, which increases your chances.




but like i said .... i'm fine going for it.

Those are pretty good options with Thiggy at QB and TG in the endzone, but I see your point about using the entire field. I guess it's hindsight, and in that case I'd take my chances with that sort of play. Like someone said though, the game was over at halftime anyway.... stupid Herm.