Decision to try to block the punt?

[birdwells1]

Did anyone hear how that transpired? I thought that it was one of the worst decision I've seen since watching the 'Boys since 1971.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I honestly can't remember whether we sold out to block the punt or we just happened to have a guy get close. It's possible it's the latter because of the punter being pinned up against the back of the endzone.

 

[Beast_from_East]

We have had some huge blunders on punts these last couple of weeks..........didn't cover the gunner in Philly, gave up 75 yard punt............Indy faked the punt and the guy was wide open and just dropped it...........gave Detroit a free TD

We cannot go up to Green Bay have these type of gaffes on the punt team.

 

[romothesavior]

Our punt return unit is hell-bent on costing us a game. So many boneheaded mistakes this year.

 

[birdwells1]

The reason I asked is that I thought someone may have asked JG this question in the press conference.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I thought it was the right call, they were pinned back and we couldn't move the ball at the time.
**** happens.

 

[rynochop]

That could have been a 14 point swing. looked like we woulda been on their 40

 

[Beast_from_East]

Our punt return unit is hell-bent on costing us a game. So many boneheaded mistakes this year.

I don't understand what the problem is this year, isn't our special teams coach supposed to be pretty good?

Whatever is going on, they need to fix it like yesterday.

 

[birdwells1]

I thought it was the right call, they were pinned back and we couldn't move the ball at the time.
**** happens.

I think that you at least get the ball back on their side of the 50, your defense is not the strong suit of your team so you're risking too much when the down and distance is 4th and less than 5 yards. Any penalty gives them life and just that happened resulting in a 99 yard drive.

 

[Gridiron Man]

I was so stoked when we had them pinned back like that. Then as they snapped the ball I thought "Don't run into the kicker" and bingo. Then every repercussion from the penalty ran through my head and I thought "if they score I'm going to kill someone". Good think the last thought didn't come to fruitation.

 

[Ren]

If it was up to me I would go for the block there 100 out of 100 times. The penalty was cheap

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I had no problem with trying to block the punt.

Running into the kicker only cost us 5 yards and a first down. The defense needs to be able to stop an offense from driving 89 yards. If we block the punt, it really changes the game. And trying to block the punt doesn't automatically mean you will run into the kicker if you don't get there in time.

To me, trying to block the punt was a no brainer. Just the execution wasn't there (especially missing an easy tackle on 3rd down on Stafford).





YR

 

[DallasInDC]

I was so stoked when had them pinned back like that. Then as they snapped the ball I thought "Don't run into the kicker" and bingo. Then every repercussion from the penalty ran through my head and I thought "if they score I'm going to kill someone". Good think the last thought didn't come to fruitation.

So what you are saying is it is your fault that they ended up with a 99.9 yard drive.

 

[Stryker44]

What happened exactly with Detroits 10 yard punt towards the end of the game? That was weird.

 

[Gridiron Man]

So what you are saying is it is your fault that they ended up with a 99.9 yard drive.

Sometimes I feel as if I can see it coming.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

What happened exactly with Detroits 10 yard punt towards the end of the game? That was weird.

I guess he just shanked it. So, not only does your coach not go for it on 4th and 1 to try and play field position, but your punter just poos all over that. I'm sure that was a nice swift kick in the gonads for Lions fans.

Oh well. Enjoy the offseason, Detroit.

 

[The Natural]

we're going to be on the market for another special teams coach this summer. Too many blunders from that unit.

 

[GermanJohn]

Why not go for it? If they're pinned deep and you can rely on your PR to make a fair catch in good territory, I like the chances of that gamble... assuming refs aren't *****.

 

[birdwells1]

I had no problem with trying to block the punt.

Running into the kicker only cost us 5 yards and a first down. The defense needs to be able to stop an offense from driving 89 yards. If we block the punt, it really changes the game. And trying to block the punt doesn't automatically mean you will run into the kicker if you don't get there in time.

To me, trying to block the punt was a no brainer. Just the execution wasn't there (especially missing an easy tackle on 3rd down on Stafford).





YR

They'd already done that.

 

[birdwells1]

Why not go for it? If they're pinned deep and you can rely on your PR to make a fair catch in good territory, I like the chances of that gamble... assuming refs aren't *****.

Uh....someone might run into the kicker and it being 4th and less than 5 you will give them a fresh set of downs.