SMith talks about the 4th down play

homerj07 · 11-13-2011, 05:38 PM

Falcons coach Mike Smith said the plan all week was to be aggressive against the New Orleans Saints.
So, in overtime, with just a few inches to go he could not go against what he had been preaching all week and dial-up a punt on fourth-and-inches.
Here’s what Smith had to say after the Saints defeated the Falcons 26-23 in overtime on Sunday

Q&A: Smith takes

halloween 65 · 11-13-2011, 05:54 PM

I loved his call, he don't. I guess it took the last defensive play to show them we really do have a set of nuts.

ScottF · 11-13-2011, 06:10 PM

I was going to start a post titled "Mike Smith is an Idiot", but I'll just pile on here instead.

1- first half, 3rd and short before 2 minute warning. Incomplete pass instead of run by bruiser Turner. Didn't get it, stopped clock before two minute warning
2- onside kick with 4 minutes and 2 time outs against a team that had not run well all game
3- 4th and inches call minutes after just forcing the Saints into 3 and out

there's aggressive, and there's stupid

SmashMouth · 11-13-2011, 06:14 PM

... sucks to be the Falclowns!

|Mitch| · 11-13-2011, 07:47 PM

I thought it was the right call, we just executed better.

All we needed was to be in FG range and even though they held Brees in check for one drive already in OT. You don't keep giving our explosive offense chances, hell Sproles could have taken the punt back into range with just the return...

QBREES9 · 11-13-2011, 07:49 PM

he did the right thing he'd had to go for it. LOL

RockyMountainSaint · 11-13-2011, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

he did the right thing he'd had to go for it. LOL

I only have one point to add to this:

SMITH IS A D-BAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aquaboogie · 11-13-2011, 08:10 PM

Drew Brees scares the $**t out of Smith. Just told his team that he did not believe in them. Let's hope that they are damaged beyond repair

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-14-2011, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by aquaboogie

Drew Brees scares the $**t out of Smith. Just told his team that he did not believe in them. Let's hope that they are damaged beyond repair

I disagree with this. Most coaches and players believe that if you can't make one yard when you need it, you don't deserve to win the game.

Punting would have told his team he doesn't believe in them. When you've racked up 4.3 yards/rush during the game, it's not unreasonable to expect to get 6 inches.

I'm damn happy that the defense bowed up and shut them down though. It means I won't have to hear any Falclowns fans crap for the rest of the season.

SFIAH

strato · 11-14-2011, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I disagree with this. Most coaches and players believe that if you can't make one yard when you need it, you don't deserve to win the game.

Punting would have told his team he doesn't believe in them. When you've racked up 4.3 yards/rush during the game, it's not unreasonable to expect to get 6 inches.

I'm damn happy that the defense bowed up and shut them down though. It means I won't have to hear any Falclowns fans crap for the rest of the season.

SFIAH

Not really...you make it.. its just a first down..you dont and you lose the game..

Punt and you have a chance at a TO or just all out stop..

Dumb move all the way around..and he is getting chewed up in the media for it...

If it would have been on our 40 ..then it would have made a a little more sense..

11-13-2011, 05:38 PM	#1
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	SMith talks about the 4th down play Falcons coach Mike Smith said the plan all week was to be aggressive against the New Orleans Saints. So, in overtime, with just a few inches to go he could not go against what he had been preaching all week and dial-up a punt on fourth-and-inches. Here’s what Smith had to say after the Saints defeated the Falcons 26-23 in overtime on Sunday Q&A: Smith takes

11-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	I was going to start a post titled "Mike Smith is an Idiot", but I'll just pile on here instead. 1- first half, 3rd and short before 2 minute warning. Incomplete pass instead of run by bruiser Turner. Didn't get it, stopped clock before two minute warning 2- onside kick with 4 minutes and 2 time outs against a team that had not run well all game 3- 4th and inches call minutes after just forcing the Saints into 3 and out there's aggressive, and there's stupid papz likes this.

11-13-2011, 07:49 PM	#6
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	he did the right thing he'd had to go for it. LOL RockyMountainSaint likes this.

11-13-2011, 07:52 PM	#7
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by QBREES9 he did the right thing he'd had to go for it. LOL I only have one point to add to this: SMITH IS A D-BAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-13-2011, 08:10 PM	#8
aquaboogie 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 196	Drew Brees scares the $**t out of Smith. Just told his team that he did not believe in them. Let's hope that they are damaged beyond repair
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11-13-2011, 05:54 PM	#2
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	I loved his call, he don't. I guess it took the last defensive play to show them we really do have a set of nuts.

11-13-2011, 06:14 PM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,516 Blog Entries: 29	... sucks to be the Falclowns!

11-13-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	I thought it was the right call, we just executed better. All we needed was to be in FG range and even though they held Brees in check for one drive already in OT. You don't keep giving our explosive offense chances, hell Sproles could have taken the punt back into range with just the return...

11-14-2011, 05:02 PM	#9
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Originally Posted by aquaboogie Drew Brees scares the $**t out of Smith. Just told his team that he did not believe in them. Let's hope that they are damaged beyond repair I disagree with this. Most coaches and players believe that if you can't make one yard when you need it, you don't deserve to win the game. Punting would have told his team he doesn't believe in them. When you've racked up 4.3 yards/rush during the game, it's not unreasonable to expect to get 6 inches. I'm damn happy that the defense bowed up and shut them down though. It means I won't have to hear any Falclowns fans crap for the rest of the season. SFIAH

11-14-2011, 05:08 PM	#10
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I disagree with this. Most coaches and players believe that if you can't make one yard when you need it, you don't deserve to win the game. Punting would have told his team he doesn't believe in them. When you've racked up 4.3 yards/rush during the game, it's not unreasonable to expect to get 6 inches. I'm damn happy that the defense bowed up and shut them down though. It means I won't have to hear any Falclowns fans crap for the rest of the season. SFIAH Not really...you make it.. its just a first down..you dont and you lose the game.. Punt and you have a chance at a TO or just all out stop.. Dumb move all the way around..and he is getting chewed up in the media for it... If it would have been on our 40 ..then it would have made a a little more sense.. ScottF likes this.

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