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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1371143]I like going for it on 4th down when we convert them. I don't like going for it on 4th down when we don't convert them.

Too early for a Lions pre-game thread? I really hope Lattimore on an island vs. St. Brown is not part of the game plan next week.[/quote]

I have no issue with going for it on 4th, given our pattern of success and the fact we don't have a 100% trusted kicker. I just have an issue with a couple of those calls. The Sneak with Mariota was a good call given teh down and distance. A nice wrinkle having JD out there; I actually thought they were going to throw to him on the second one (maybe they were with the right coverage?). But of the 2 we failed, one was a terrible play. At this point, even if you are re-using a play that worked before, go with something you have 100% confidence in. Occasionally I think KK out coaches himself!

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1371154]I have no issue with going for it on 4th, given our pattern of success and the fact we don't have a 100% trusted kicker. I just have an issue with a couple of those calls. The Sneak with Mariota was a good call given teh down and distance. A nice wrinkle having JD out there; I actually thought they were going to throw to him on the second one (maybe they were with the right coverage?). But of the 2 we failed, one was a terrible play. At this point, even if you are re-using a play that worked before, go with something you have 100% confidence in. Occasionally I think KK out coaches himself![/quote]

I don't like going empty-backfield when you only need 2 yards. Gotta at least threaten the run.

So I didn't love the decision to not take the 3, but I mainly did not like the play call. The rest of them, I didn't mind the decisions or calls. Just that 1st one.

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Agreed, that 1st one was telegraphed.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1371152]Agreed. Noah Brown isn't quite as big or as athletic as Higgins, but he was doing well with JD until he got hurt, so Higgins makes total sense to me. Maybe the question is whether we're willing to sign him for what will likely be #1 money...[/quote]Competition for him will be fierce. Already reports NE and Carolina are very interested as are others I'm sure. He will get a huge contract somewhere. Trust in Peters for sure whatever transpires.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1371155]I don't like going empty-backfield when you only need 2 yards. Gotta at least threaten the run.

So I didn't love the decision to not take the 3, but I mainly did not like the play call. The rest of them, I didn't mind the decisions or calls. Just that 1st one.[/quote]

Even with going empty Daniels is the run threat

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I didn’t like going for it on 4th downs in the moment, but I’m seeing it completely differently today. This is DQ giving the team a jolt of confidence, cultivating a killer mentality.


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[quote=HTTR;1371177]I didn’t like going for it on 4th downs in the moment, but I’m seeing it completely differently today. This is DQ giving the team a jolt of confidence, cultivating a killer mentality.


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honestly the way Gonzales kicks i rather go for it on 4th and have the ball in JD5 hand and not on Gonzo'z foot

Plus against TB and DET too we need TD's, FG's are just as useless as failed 4th down attempts

You know who kicks field goals? Teams with good to great defenses

Literally our best defense is a long time consuming drive by JD5

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[quote=GridIron26;1371125]It was a hard fought victory, which makes it even sweeter.

There are a couple of things the team will need to clean up prior to the Lions game. Our running game was basically non-existent when we exclude JD's running yards. We really need to figure out how to get BRob going, and get our Oline to open holes effectively.

Evans abused Lattimore. We gotta figure out a way to get Lattimore comfortable in the system.[/quote]

Evans didn't have a hundred yards receiving. Evans is also a future HOF'er for a reason. Lattimore was covering him without any help as well. Here's another thing: There were times Mayfield had to go in another direction due to Lattimore's coverage on Evans. He'll (Lattimore) be fine.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1371136]I think the running game issues are two-fold. 1. Brob has zero vision right now. He is missing holes and not following the correct side of his blocks. It's obvious. 2. The O-line is collectively getting manhandled and missing (or slow to their) assignments. It's not sustainable. They need to figure it out if they want to have a chance this weekend.
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I've been saying for a year that Robinson lacks vision. He would also at once fall forward for a yard or two, but he no longer does that. I've said for several weeks that I'd rather use Rodriguez in his place. Granted, the o-line hasn't run blocked well in weeks; you can still sense Rodriguez is the better running back at this juncture. Give me more Rodriguez.

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Terry going off, i love it

[url]https://x.com/cmnders/status/1879029249891545099?s=46&t=XYsrA7vbJA3qqHZKFipJSw[/url]

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BROB is what he is , he's a power back with very little quickness or twitch. Def need an upgrade

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I'd say we need a lightning to his thunder, or a rookie that can deliver both. Obviously it depends on FA, but I'd bring all 4 back and add a fast back in the draft. Let them battle it out.

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[quote=mredskins;1371204]Terry going off, i love it

[url]https://x.com/cmnders/status/1879029249891545099?s=46&t=XYsrA7vbJA3qqHZKFipJSw[/url][/quote]

That's from another game as we wore white jerseys on Sunday.

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Rooting for you guys.

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[quote=PorkSkins;1371200]Evans didn't have a hundred yards receiving. Evans is also a future HOF'er for a reason. Lattimore was covering him without any help as well. Here's another thing: There were times Mayfield had to go in another direction due to Lattimore's coverage on Evans. He'll (Lattimore) be fine.[/quote]Count me in the group that is concerned about Lattimore thus far. Injuries and performance. Tampa barely had the ball in the 2nd half. That Mayfield fumble was killer. Evans did smoke Lattimore nearly every chance. Lattimore did better against AJ Brown but far from perfect. We need to get him going. He'll have lots of opportunities Saturday v. St. Brown, Williams, etc.