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JoeRedskin · 09-13-2020, 09:10 PM

Today's game shows what a difference coaching makes.

Loved RR's 4th and 1 call. CRed and I were talking how, in the past, Gruden would have just gone for a FG to take the lead and then let the opposing team drive the ball down the field for the go ahead TD.

RR previously discussed some of the things he learned when he first became a head coach and said that one of his early mistakes was failing to put away teams when he had them down. Now, he said, he tries to make sure he keeps his foot on the other teams throat. Going for it on 4th, instead of taking the easy go ahead FG, was him doing just that. So very different than the last several years (Gruden with the lead: "We are ahead? Cool, everybody take five, imma gonna go get a soda").

We can't spot opposing teams 17 points; I think Arizona's a better team than Philly so next week is going to be a real challenge.

For now, however, just gonna enjoy the W.

09-13-2020, 09:10 PM	#34
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Philly postgame week 1 Today's game shows what a difference coaching makes. Loved RR's 4th and 1 call. CRed and I were talking how, in the past, Gruden would have just gone for a FG to take the lead and then let the opposing team drive the ball down the field for the go ahead TD. RR previously discussed some of the things he learned when he first became a head coach and said that one of his early mistakes was failing to put away teams when he had them down. Now, he said, he tries to make sure he keeps his foot on the other teams throat. Going for it on 4th, instead of taking the easy go ahead FG, was him doing just that. So very different than the last several years (Gruden with the lead: "We are ahead? Cool, everybody take five, imma gonna go get a soda"). We can't spot opposing teams 17 points; I think Arizona's a better team than Philly so next week is going to be a real challenge. For now, however, just gonna enjoy the W. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.