MM: This is a defensive first operation. that's our strength

[ShortRound]

 

[DasTex]

I like this version of MM.

 

[JayFord]

that means when Dak comes back dont go out there and chuck it 60 times per game Kellen

thats just a nice professional way to say it

 

[ShortRound]

"Mandated by the head coach."

lol nice. I'm liking McCarthy more and more.

 

[CATCH17]

Tell Dak that when he comes back.

He found a way to lose to a not so good Bucs team by providing 0 offense.

 

[RoyalCowboy]

that means when Dak comes back dont go out there and chuck it 60 times per game Kellen

thats just a nice professional way to say it

Exactly!!

 

[Nexx]

that means when Dak comes back dont go out there and chuck it 60 times per game Kellen

thats just a nice professional way to say it

or audible out of run plays like Dak like to do cause he think he's Peyton Manning.

 

[fivetwos]

"Mandated by the head coach."

lol nice. I'm liking McCarthy more and more.

Yep, that’s what coach Jerry wants these days.

 

[boysfanperiod]

And it shows.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

So the offensive anemia is… intentional?

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Mandated by the Head Coach.. so Jerry told him??

 

[Haimerej]

So the offensive anemia is… intentional?

Why do more than you have to?

 

[nate dizzle]

So the offensive anemia is… intentional?

To some extent? Definitely. Why go out and fling it 40 times when there's no need? If you've noticed the past few games, whenever the opponent has gone ahead or closed the gap, the offense has opened up and had success extending or taking back the lead.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

To some extent? Definitely. Why go out and fling it 40 times when there's no need? If you've noticed the past few games, whenever the opponent has gone ahead or closed the gap, the offense has opened up and had success extending or taking back the lead.

I think the to some extent is what I mean. I get preventing turnovers and eating clock, but I’m sure McCarthy isn’t turning to Moore after each game and saying, “Another performance of 250 yards of total offense… great job following the plan!”

But it does sound like he’s dismissing that as the goal

 

[Mr_437]

Tell Dak that when he comes back.

I think MM just did. He let everyone know. Heck, he even changed the way he's coached this team in critical moments leaning on defense.

 

[Techsass]

McCarthy has no problem telling fibs.

I can understand relying more on the run to let the D rest a bit, but no way are they purposely going 3 & out.

 

[Jake]

McCarthy has no problem telling fibs.

I can understand relying more on the run to let the D rest a bit, but no way are they purposely going 3 & out.

Yeah, because that's totally what he said. What a fibber.

 

[Gemini Dolly]

You get that, Kellen...Dak??
Mandated by the head coach.

 

[gimmesix]

I think the to some extent is what I mean. I get preventing turnovers and eating clock, but I’m sure McCarthy isn’t turning to Moore after each game and saying, “Another performance of 250 yards of total offense… great job following the plan!”

But it does sound like he’s dismissing that as the goal

I think the goal is simply ball control and limiting mistakes on offense. Obviously, you want to keep moving, but don't feel you have to force or create offense because the defense isn't giving up much. I believe this is what is being emphasized.

A good example of this might be late in the game when we had the lead and were pinned back deep in our territory. If you don't trust your defense, you might throw on first or second down or definitely throw on third down to flip the field position. We went with three straight runs and punted from our end zone. No need to be clever because we're a defense-first team.

 

[Brax]

I like this version of MM.

Mike trying to take credit for something he had no part of, now 5 weeks in he’s trying to peddle it was his plan all along.