fake field goal

Danno · 11-30-2011, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

It was the right call - even if it didn't convert to a first down or score.

First, it reminds your team that football is fun.

Second, the play call gets the other team thinking instead of reacting; a split second in the NFL is a HUGE difference.

Third, though FG blocks are rare in the NFL - it makes the opposition stay "home" in further FG attempts...

It was early in the game and there would be plenty of more opportunities to win the game...

I thought Graham made a hell of an adjustment to get as much as he did; and judging from the body language and reaction of Daniel; it seemed the throw made have been "bad."

OK, I can buy this.

Cory9289 · 11-30-2011, 12:07 AM

That's what makes us the Saints, we take risks. Sometimes it pays off big, sometimes it doesn't. I'd rather watch the Saints do that any day than some boring conservative team.

neugey · 11-30-2011, 06:47 AM

The play was a big suprise because you usually don't call those with a lot of yardage to go. Hence the greater element of suprise. It almost worked but NYG did a great job reacting to what was happening.

Euphoria · 11-30-2011, 08:22 AM

I am on the fence with the call.

I mean I like it think it was probably the right time of the game for it but I don't think it was the right choice on 4th and long. Call the fake but there has to be a different play call for it. Worse case it think I rather the ball in Drew's hands and offense on the field instead of the kick formation out there.

RaginCajun83 · 11-30-2011, 08:56 AM

I loved the call, it reminded the league that Sean has the biggest set of any coach .... besides it makes other defensive coaches something else they have to worry about when watching film on the Saints

jcp026 · 11-30-2011, 09:16 AM

It was just too far. I hope that pretty pass puts some your worries about my boy Chase Daniel to rest.

SaintsBro · 11-30-2011, 09:37 AM

Compared to the Giants' own miserable attempt at a fake punt, the play was brave, brilliant, awesome and fabulous, even if not entirely successful. Shows you the difference between the two teams, right there. It also pinned them pretty deep, which I think was part of the equation if it didn't work out-- they knew Chase would at least get the pass to Graham, it was a fairly easy toss, and even if Graham didn't get the first, it would still pin them back in very bad field position. I absolutely loved the call.

fhotard · 11-30-2011, 12:40 PM

Saints only gave up 3 points to go for the fake, and it pinned the Giants deep. I liked the call. I would have liked it even more if they had converted or scored on the play.

Mardigras9 · 11-30-2011, 12:45 PM

Short term...wanted the points early in the game.
Long term...showed the rest of the league you never know what we'll do.
Overall...Glad it wasn't a factor.

Rugby Saint II · 11-30-2011, 12:59 PM

I was the only one in the room who was ok with it . We did pin them deep.

11-30-2011, 06:49 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Originally Posted by jeanpierre It was the right call - even if it didn't convert to a first down or score. First, it reminds your team that football is fun. Second, the play call gets the other team thinking instead of reacting; a split second in the NFL is a HUGE difference. Third, though FG blocks are rare in the NFL - it makes the opposition stay "home" in further FG attempts... It was early in the game and there would be plenty of more opportunities to win the game... I thought Graham made a hell of an adjustment to get as much as he did; and judging from the body language and reaction of Daniel; it seemed the throw made have been "bad." OK, I can buy this.

11-30-2011, 12:07 AM	#2
Cory9289 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 275	That's what makes us the Saints, we take risks. Sometimes it pays off big, sometimes it doesn't. I'd rather watch the Saints do that any day than some boring conservative team.
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11-30-2011, 09:16 AM	#6
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 953	It was just too far. I hope that pretty pass puts some your worries about my boy Chase Daniel to rest.
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11-30-2011, 06:47 AM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,825 Blog Entries: 13	The play was a big suprise because you usually don't call those with a lot of yardage to go. Hence the greater element of suprise. It almost worked but NYG did a great job reacting to what was happening.

11-30-2011, 08:22 AM	#4
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	I am on the fence with the call. I mean I like it think it was probably the right time of the game for it but I don't think it was the right choice on 4th and long. Call the fake but there has to be a different play call for it. Worse case it think I rather the ball in Drew's hands and offense on the field instead of the kick formation out there.

11-30-2011, 08:56 AM	#5
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	I loved the call, it reminded the league that Sean has the biggest set of any coach .... besides it makes other defensive coaches something else they have to worry about when watching film on the Saints

11-30-2011, 09:37 AM	#7
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Compared to the Giants' own miserable attempt at a fake punt, the play was brave, brilliant, awesome and fabulous, even if not entirely successful. Shows you the difference between the two teams, right there. It also pinned them pretty deep, which I think was part of the equation if it didn't work out-- they knew Chase would at least get the pass to Graham, it was a fairly easy toss, and even if Graham didn't get the first, it would still pin them back in very bad field position. I absolutely loved the call.

11-30-2011, 12:40 PM	#8
fhotard 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 263	Saints only gave up 3 points to go for the fake, and it pinned the Giants deep. I liked the call. I would have liked it even more if they had converted or scored on the play.

11-30-2011, 12:45 PM	#9
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Short term...wanted the points early in the game. Long term...showed the rest of the league you never know what we'll do. Overall...Glad it wasn't a factor.

11-30-2011, 12:59 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	I was the only one in the room who was ok with it . We did pin them deep.