I'm more bothered by his challenges. Do we not have someone watching video buzzing him on when to challenge? He seems to do it based off what he sees, which is not a smart way to go. For someone who says he's a big believer in technology (analytics), you think he'd base those decisions off as much evidence as he can get in a small window.
They handled it correctly. They won. Are you not happy with a win. Enjoy it.
I thought there were some pretty good play-calls on offense in this game. I thought not sneaking at the goal line was pretty dumb, though.
They handled it the exact opposite of how they should. They won. Like I said, they got lucky. They have ability. But they're dumb (players and coaches). With that combo, it often comes down to luck.
Overall I thought he called a decent game. I didn't like the rushed snap when the refs robbed Dallas of a first down on the pass to Brooks. It was less than a yard. Just line up normally and hand the ball to Zeke. If he can't get a couple of feet diving straight into the line then they don't deserve to win. I didn't like the challenge on the Fields fumble. I didn't think there was any chance they reverse that call.
Really? And your take is not the same? IT IS.
No, my take is not the same.
I stopped reading here.
I think you are perfectly fine with 30 seconds to go and 2 timeouts. That is a great situation from the 4 yard line. That gives you the comfort of scoring on 1st down or having to throw a pass on just one of the next 2 plays which you would normally do anyway. That is the smart way to play it and not give the other team time to score. 4th down can then be a run or pass - does not matter
You can say that all you want, but you don't have ANY support for that claim.
I do like that Fassel appeared to be telling McCarthy to kick it after Pittsburgh jumped offsides on the extra point and we had the option of getting the ball at the 1 for a two-point try. It appeared that McCarthy was considering it for a moment but Fassel jumped right in there. I don't think McCarthy would have gone for two anyway, but good to see his coaches reminding him that the time constraints made it unlikely Pittsburgh could get more than a FG try at best.
No you proved mine. You brought it up. So just stop, as you have proved nothing, since you threw out the insults.
Precisely how it went down. It was a total mess of clock management. Glad somebody in here understands what happened
Brought what up? You brought up the idea of shutting people down for trying to discuss something you didn't want to hear about. I just called you out on it.
what? You mean you were worried that the Steelers would have too much time to score after we did? The difference was going to be nominal, either way they were going to have very little time to try and we did had to make sure we scored, that was the priority. As it is we barely scored at the end, barely. I think McCarthy has the bad time management rep and people just look for this some more to complain more.
So you're saying what I said was not true?
Which is why they needed to call the TO at that point.
