23 sec with 2 or 3 time out but take a knee?

[links18]

It was a bad decision. You play to win the game. That said, thank god Lonyae Miller recovered McCann's fumble on the kick-off.

 

[tyke1doe]

And then something like T Choice in the Skins game happens and you are the first one to say that it was a bad decsion...correct?

 

[SDogo]

I would LOVE to hear Garrett's explanation.

It was the SAFE decision but it actually make me wonder if he is right for HEAD Coach position.

awesome................I knew this would be good for sorting out...........well just do some sorting.

 

[utrunner07]

It was a bad decision. You play to win the game. That said, thank god Lonyae Miller recovered McCann's fumble on the kick-off.

Uh we did win the game, right? So how was this a bad decision if you play to win the game?

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Okay, so you want to drop back and pass with less than 30 seconds left, knowing that Dwight Freeney knows that you're going to pass?

Seriously?

You sure you don't want to rethink this?

If we run a draw and it goes for 60 yards and we can kick the game winner then sure you look like a genius. However, if Felix fumbles the ball then you lose the game. And like I said before, dropping back to pass is not a viable option right there. Most coaches would choose OT there.

Who?

Oh the guy who had one tackle the entire game? :laugh2:


I doubt most coaches take overtime there and if not bad, its at least a very questionable decision. What do you get if you make it to overtime and still lose?

Plus, even if we win the coin toss what are the chances we start with any better field position?

Plus, if we throw an interception trying to move the ball before overtime.. the Colts have about 10-15 seconds to get points on the board.

If we wait until overtime and throw a pick or make a turnover, the Peyton has all the time in the world to pick this defense apart and get into FG range.


Again.. questionable call at best. I think JG is still getting adjusted to his role as HC.

 

[tyke1doe]

It was a bad decision. You play to win the game. That said, thank god Lonyae Miller recovered McCann's fumble on the kick-off.

He did play to win the game, which is why we won.

It's called playing the odds. Manning brought his team back. But Manning also threw four interceptions.

It was more than likely that Manning was going to throw another pick in overtime. And guess what? He did.

 

[ThreeandOut]

My guess is that the people who complain about this would also be crucifying Garrett if he allowed Kitna to throw in that situation and it resulted in a play that cost the Cowboys the game in regulation.

 

[links18]

Uh we did win the game, right? So how was this a bad decision if you play to win the game?

I really don't have the patience to explain it to you.

 

[tyke1doe]

Who?

I doubt most coaches take overtime there and if not bad, its at least a very questionable decision. What do you get if you make it to overtime and still lose?

Actually, most coaches play for overtime. Most coaches play the percentages. And the percentages say you give yourself more time and open up your playbook more by taking a knee and taking your chances in OT.

 

[links18]

He did play to win the game, which is why we won.

It's called playing the odds. Manning brought his team back. But Manning also threw four interceptions.

It was more than likely that Manning was going to throw another pick in overtime. And guess what? He did.

He decided to take his chances with a coin flip when he had the ball, 30 seconds and 3 time outs. You need to run a couple of plays in that situation. I understand the near fumble of the previous kick-off freaked him out. Aikman thought he should run some plays.

 

[Danny White]

Considering that we had just fumbled the KO, I really thought it was the right decision.

This is the answer.

I disagreed with it at the time, but I can guarantee you that the fumble on the KO weighed heavily on the decision.

 

[SDogo]

I cant help but laugh.

After all the hell he took after the Commanders game we are really sitting here having this discussion.

It's one of the most comical things I have seen here.

 

[TheCoolFan]

I think field position was what made the difference. If they started at the 30 or better, I think they would have gone for it.

 

[tyke1doe]

He decided to take his chances with a coin flip when he had the ball, 30 seconds and 3 time outs. You need to run a couple of plays in that situation. I understand the near fumble of the previous kick-off freaked him out. Aikman thought he should run some plays.

No. It was 20 seconds. The Cowboys were deep win their own territory. And the Colts know you're going to pass.

Oh, and the Colts have no time outs to stop the clock.

So the one thing you don't want to do is commit a turnover. That leaves the Colts with say 12 seconds on the clock after change of possession and possibly a sideline pass to set up one of the most clutch kickers in the history of the NFL.

If you run, what good is that going to do you? You might as well just take a knee.

As for losing the coin toss, so what? We did that anyway. Yet what happened?

We kick it deep, and we make the Colts drive the length of the field. And, remember, Peyton has thrown three interceptions.

Garrett played the percentages, and he was correct.

It's very strange to hear Cowboys fans complaining because Garrett didn't try to go stupid and force a pass with 20 seconds left.

And what's interesting about this is that Garrett did this in Denver last year and in Washington this year to disasterous results.

He made the right call. Period.

 

[Little Jr]

Horrible decision that worked out. My phone was blowing up with friends calling asking why are we kneeling it.

 

[tyke1doe]

I cant help but laugh.

After all the hell he took after the Commanders game we are really sitting here having this discussion.

It's one of the most comical things I have seen here.

I agree.

It's amazing isn't it?

Of all the things to be upset over, this is what some fans focus on.

Incredible.

 

[tyke1doe]

Horrible decision that worked out. My phone was blowing up with friends calling asking why are we kneeling it.

Fortunately, your friends aren't coaches for the Cowboys.

 

[SDogo]

I agree.

It's amazing isn't it?

Of all the things to be upset over, this is what some fans focus on.

Incredible.

It's not amazing, it's mind blowing.

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

when wade was coach dude had no problem calling for a questionable screen to end a half we were leading with a few ticks left.

but with his job on the line he cant run a few plays with like with 23 secs and 3 time outs to win a gm. lol.

my how things have changed. its whatever as long as he continues to do a a good job and steer this team in the right direction i could care less. just wouldnt have been bad if he was more mindful about these things and his playcalling prior to becoming HC

 

[Little Jr]

Fortunately, your friends aren't coaches for the Cowboys.

Like I said horrble decision that worked out. Its cool with me we got the W.