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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Personally, I liked the call. And I thought, had Brunell thrown the ball sooner, we would have gotten an easy first down. Luckily, we were able to get a turnover, but the way our D played all game that call ...

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Old 12-13-2009, 10:36 PM   #1
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The Fake Field Goal Attempt

Personally, I liked the call. And I thought, had Brunell thrown the ball sooner, we would have gotten an easy first down.

Luckily, we were able to get a turnover, but the way our D played all game that call could have cost us the game.

So, what do you think? Was it a good call or bad one?
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:38 PM   #2
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt



the real issue was the missed PAT

if we had made that extra point then we would've been up 4 at that point in the game

we could've kicked the FG and been up 7 instead of 3(or 6 if we kicked the FG)

IMO 4th down is for 1 thing.....kicking.....you kick the ball on 4th down.....thats the beauty of having 4 downs instead of 3 like canadian football

3 downs to get a first down and then 4th down to either kick a field goal or punt the ball

im very rarely a fan of going for it unless the game is on the line

terrible call IMO

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Old 12-13-2009, 10:38 PM   #3
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

I would have preferred to kick a FG and forced them to get in the end zone.
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:40 PM   #4
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

i thought it was fine...but our game wasn't totally on today so i dunno. either way, i never got TOOOOO nervous during the game except when reggie was on the field so i guess it was a good game.
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:50 PM   #5
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 View Post
Personally, I liked the call. And I thought, had Brunell thrown the ball sooner, we would have gotten an easy first down.

Luckily, we were able to get a turnover, but the way our D played all game that call could have cost us the game.

So, what do you think? Was it a good call or bad one?
Agree, and truthfully said it in the chat earlier. Some peeps thought I was nuts, but the way the D played I did not feel safe. I liked it, and it was there. Bad read by the old man
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:52 PM   #6
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

I liked the call... it was a first down/touchdown had Brunell not been so hesitant. Prior to the field goal unit coming out, I actually wanted us to go for it... so a fake FG didn't bother me at all.
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:46 PM   #7
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

hhhmmmm...
fake field goal with Brunell attempting to throw a pass to a guard, vs Brees under center throwing to Colston, or Meachem, or Devery, or Thomas, or Shockey...

I don't think so, no...
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Old 12-14-2009, 01:04 AM   #8
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

I didn't like it, but then again, I didn't like the fact that we were throwing before the 2 minute warning.

2nd down - I think that if we run the ball, we either make the first, or bring the game down the the 2 minute warning, run another play and if we don't make the first we can kick a field goal to go up by 6 leaving them 1:30ish to drive the field.
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Old 12-14-2009, 06:38 AM   #9
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

Originally Posted by CantonLegend View Post


the real issue was the missed PAT

anyone thinking that the coaching staff may be looking at Leigh Tinnis from Alabama?
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Re: The Fake Field Goal Attempt

At first, I disliked the call. But after thinking about it, it was the right call. If we make it and execute it right, we possibly score a TD. If we miss, which we did, it backs up the opponent and they have to go 90 yards for a TD and face a furious pass rush!
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