Didn't Execute? My A**!

Beastmode · 11-15-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm just not an advocate of 4th down attempts from more than a couple of inches, unless it is absolutely necessary. This was totally unecessary. Their defense just held the Saints. Like Will Smith said, if Payton did that to them it's a little disturbing (paraphrasing).

skymike · 11-15-2011, 05:17 PM

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WhoDat!656 · 11-15-2011, 06:46 PM

Question for all that agreed/said it was the right call:

If Mike Smith had tried to convert that 4th & inches from his own 29 yd line in the 3rd quarter would you still have thought it was a good call?

GAwhodat · 11-15-2011, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Question for all that agreed/said it was the right call:

If Mike Smith had tried to convert that 4th & inches from his own 29 yd line in the 3rd quarter would you still have thought it was a good call?

3rd quarter I prolly wouldn't. But 3rd quarter and sudden death OT is 2 different animals.

WhoDat!656 · 11-15-2011, 08:11 PM

True. But in the 3rd quarter, if the Saints score, you still get the ball back.

neugey · 11-15-2011, 08:25 PM

I still stand by my originial position ... 9 out of 10 high school coaches in Smith's position would've gotten that first down by simply calling a QB sneak.

skymike · 11-16-2011, 06:12 AM

some of you need to heed the words of the great Madden.

jeanpierre · 11-16-2011, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

some of you need to heed the words of the great Madden.

There is only one word Mike Smith and the Falcons need to know...

O-W-N-E-D

fhotard · 11-16-2011, 07:42 AM

Honestly, I think going for it was the right decision. It was only "inches" and our beloved Saints are pretty weak at stopping the run. Where Smith made a mistake, I think, was in the play called.

They lined up showing a run up the gut. The Saints stacked the box. Even at that, I'm thinking they're going to get the inches needed.
I'm very happy that the Saints D surprised me and held strong on that down.

AsylumGuido · 11-16-2011, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

I still stand by my originial position ... 9 out of 10 high school coaches in Smith's position would've gotten that first down by simply calling a QB sneak.

9 out of 10 high school coaches wouldn't have made the bonehead call to go for it in the first place. It was a stupid high risk/low reward move that cost them an important game. There is no way Payton would ever be that stupid. In fact, on the previous possession in OT the Saints had a 4th and one from their 38 yard line. Did Payton go for it? No. He did the smart thing and punted.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	I'm just not an advocate of 4th down attempts from more than a couple of inches, unless it is absolutely necessary. This was totally unecessary. Their defense just held the Saints. Like Will Smith said, if Payton did that to them it's a little disturbing (paraphrasing).
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11-15-2011, 07:51 PM	#14
GAwhodat Registered Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 81	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Question for all that agreed/said it was the right call: If Mike Smith had tried to convert that 4th & inches from his own 29 yd line in the 3rd quarter would you still have thought it was a good call? 3rd quarter I prolly wouldn't. But 3rd quarter and sudden death OT is 2 different animals.
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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,591 Blog Entries: 13	I still stand by my originial position ... 9 out of 10 high school coaches in Smith's position would've gotten that first down by simply calling a QB sneak. strato likes this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	True. But in the 3rd quarter, if the Saints score, you still get the ball back.

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fhotard 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 263	Honestly, I think going for it was the right decision. It was only "inches" and our beloved Saints are pretty weak at stopping the run. Where Smith made a mistake, I think, was in the play called. They lined up showing a run up the gut. The Saints stacked the box. Even at that, I'm thinking they're going to get the inches needed. I'm very happy that the Saints D surprised me and held strong on that down.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,392	Originally Posted by neugey I still stand by my originial position ... 9 out of 10 high school coaches in Smith's position would've gotten that first down by simply calling a QB sneak. 9 out of 10 high school coaches wouldn't have made the bonehead call to go for it in the first place. It was a stupid high risk/low reward move that cost them an important game. There is no way Payton would ever be that stupid. In fact, on the previous possession in OT the Saints had a 4th and one from their 38 yard line. Did Payton go for it? No. He did the smart thing and punted.

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