Preseason Game 1 Quick Hitters: First of all, calm the hell down

[53Fan]

I think 2nd and short, at times, would be an excellent time to go long. An OC calls a lot of plays to SETUP plays for a later time. Not all setup plays are successful as far as yardage, but they help to setup plays for later. We need to go long sometimes whether it works or not to keep the defense honest. It's a lot harder to cover 60 yards, than say, 20. Whether the play itself is successful or not, and sometimes it is, it is a tactic that helps you keep the defense guessing.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I think 2nd and short, at times, would be an excellent time to go long. An OC calls a lot of plays to SETUP plays for a later time. Not all setup plays are successful as far as yardage, but they help to setup plays for later. We need to go long sometimes whether it works or not to keep the defense honest. It's a lot harder to cover 60 yards, than say, 20. Whether the play itself is successful or not, and sometimes it is, it is a tactic that helps you keep the defense guessing.

2nd and short is a given. Pretty much any coach will take a deep shot on second and short. I didn't list it as an option because it's a relatively rare down and distance. But I completely agree with the thought.