Re: How Many Games Should We Test Haskins?
That ball must go to the end zone, no matter what. If everyone in the end zone is covered, then throw it high to your tallest receiver and hope he can bring it down.
Now, I think that play was a test for the coaches, as well. I have some questions I'd like to ask them about it:
Coach Rivera, you decided to go on fourth down. Does that mean you were going for the touchdown this time? I ask because in other games you just let the clock run down and in effect said "Fuck it!". Maybe your young QB thought you just wanted to see if he would go through his progressions, which he did and ended up throwing it short of the end zone. I mean, how is he and the rest of the team supposed to know when you want them to try to score or win the game versus just practice running plays? Perhaps you should tell them prior to each game if you'll be trying to win that week. That should help them.
Coach Rivera, why didn't you call a time out and make sure everyone was on the same page?
Coach Turner, did you call a special play designed to confuse the defense?
All coaches, did anyone remind your nervous young QB to throw it to the end zone?
All coaches, did anyone encourage your young QB with a pat on the butt and a "Go get 'em!" to send him back into game?
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