2nd and 13 and you run it?

[Word Mofo]

Perhaps I'm mistaken. but I believe that if the down is not converted, the clock stops immediately.

Indeed. But if you convert, you can then kneel the ball and and the game. If you don't convert, yes, they get the ball back with no extra time off the clock. Not a big loss IMO, since they get the ball back with a FG or a punt, too.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Yea I thought it was good to kick the FG. Defense needed to step up and make a stop and play tough instead of playing off in zones. We play better in man coverage and get eat up in zone. While the defense kept us in it, they also was our demise.

 

[Fizziksman]

yeah you have to try to win the game there...Stafford has been the best 4th Quarter QB this season and we couldn't stop Johnson. but of course he would rather the defense take the blame than him and the offense.

 

[Red Dragon]

How often does this team get 1st downs running the ball when we need more than 1-2 yards? Smart play calling is also knowing your team.

Point made, but how often does this team throw incomplete passes or interceptions in critical moments? At least even a stuffed run still keeps the clock running.

 

[Red Dragon]

Indeed. But if you convert, you can then kneel the ball and and the game. If you don't convert, yes, they get the ball back with no extra time off the clock. Not a big loss IMO, since they get the ball back with a FG or a punt, too.

4th and 5 is too long to go for it, especially when you are already well within FG range.


4th and inches, or 4th and 1? I'd agree. But 4th and 5? Too risky.

 

[Word Mofo]

4th and 5 is too long to go for it, especially when you are already well within FG range.


4th and inches, or 4th and 1? I'd agree. But 4th and 5? Too risky.

But you could pass the ball or anything since the clock will stop on turnover on downs anyway.

 

[Word Mofo]

Also... too risky? The only risk is that they can tie the game with a FG. Not a huge risk, IMO.

 

[daddy205]

An incomplete pass stops the clock. Interception would have been even worse.


Running the ball was the right decision.

NO IT WASN'T WE SHOULD HAVE TRIED GET A 1ST DOWN FIRST

 

[Red Dragon]

NO IT WASN'T WE SHOULD HAVE TRIED GET A 1ST DOWN FIRST

Hindsight hindsight hindsight.


And if the Cowboys had picked up a first down by running the ball, well, that would be a first down.

 

[daddy205]

For those complaining about the running play, what if Romo had thrown an incompletion and stopped the clock? You'd all be screaming, "WHY NOT RUN THE BALL AND DRAIN THE CLOCK?????"

REALLY WE DIDN'T TRY TO GET A 1ST THERE WAS TO MUCH TIME ON THE CLOCK

 

[ElGatoGrande]

True, but it is very, very clear that he's still got both his hands in that offense, and the playcalling is a reflection of his coaching. I get the sense Callahan is the play-caller in name only sometimes.

In retrospect I see the point being made, I'm just furious with both of them. Right. Ow I'm all for blowing the whole team up and replacing everybody, including the GM.

 

[Wizarus]

Hindsight hindsight hindsight.


And if the Cowboys had picked up a first down by running the ball, well, that would be a first down.

First down running the ball? When it's proven to be ineffective?

 

[Red Dragon]

REALLY WE DIDN'T TRY TO GET A 1ST THERE WAS TO MUCH TIME ON THE CLOCK

A bit of advice: Your Caps Lock key is located right above your Shift key.

 

[daddy205]

Hindsight hindsight hindsight.


And if the Cowboys had picked up a first down by running the ball, well, that would be a first down.

IT WAS TO MUCH TIME ON THE CLOCK AS YOU CAN SEE WITH THE ENDING SCORE

 

[daddy205]

A bit of advice: Your Caps Lock key is located right above your Shift key.

I HAVE IT ON. ON PURPOSE

 

[Red Dragon]

IT WAS TO MUCH TIME ON THE CLOCK AS YOU CAN SEE WITH THE ENDING SCORE

An incomplete pass would give the Lions either even more time on the clock, or, give them one timeout back.

 

[Red Dragon]

I HAVE IT ON. ON PURPOSE

Okay, whatever.