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SkinsLove24/7 · 10-01-2006, 10:33 PM

I noticed a lot this season and especially in the first half today against Jacksonville that the Skins will get into a 2nd and 8,7,6 or 5 and always call a run play. It seems like you would want to throw to get the first down or at least cut it down so you have a 3rd and short. With a run on 2nd and 7 that goes a yard or two is gonna leave you with a 3rd and 5 or longer. It seems as if throwing on 2nd and long would make more sense. Even take a shot downfield because what is the difference between a 1 or 2 yard gain compared with a long pass attempt down the field . If it's completed then big gain and first down and if it is incomplete then you have a similar 3rd and long as if you had run for a short gain. I think the offense needs to be more dynamic on second down basically.

What are some thoughts as to the play calling on second down??

10-01-2006, 10:33 PM	#1
SkinsLove24/7 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Age: 38 Posts: 423	2nd Down Play Calling I noticed a lot this season and especially in the first half today against Jacksonville that the Skins will get into a 2nd and 8,7,6 or 5 and always call a run play. It seems like you would want to throw to get the first down or at least cut it down so you have a 3rd and short. With a run on 2nd and 7 that goes a yard or two is gonna leave you with a 3rd and 5 or longer. It seems as if throwing on 2nd and long would make more sense. Even take a shot downfield because what is the difference between a 1 or 2 yard gain compared with a long pass attempt down the field . If it's completed then big gain and first down and if it is incomplete then you have a similar 3rd and long as if you had run for a short gain. I think the offense needs to be more dynamic on second down basically. What are some thoughts as to the play calling on second down??