SmittyBacall Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 It's pretty obvious the way Miami has stripped their roster that they are content on tanking the season. But is the coaching staff really calling plays with the intent of losing the game? The below play is just absurd. I can't remember seeing a call this egregiously bad given the score, down, and distance. It just doesn't make any sense. I was under the impression that although the personnel has been stripped by the FO, the coaching staff is still coaching for their jobs or at least future job prospects. I'm not sure if I entirely believe that anymore. Unless the FO has told the coaching staff that they are safe for another season. What say you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 IMO no. They made a call to keep the Steelers from entering FG range. That's my interpretation. If i were the one to make that call, i'm making it thinking that worst case scenario, we make the tackle underneath and give up the FG anyway. It's a bad call, admittedly. But not for a second do i think they were trying to give up a TD. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinSting Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 If the all-out blitz had got the sack erbody would be like 'what a great call.' That's how it works. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Tank for Tua man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveTheVikings Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 The players? Probably not. There is ZERO excuses from the coaches though. It sucks because players, let alone an entire team, don't actively want to suck but when your coach is calling **** like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 The worst thing happened. Karma for the bad OPI call maybe? It was Shanahan play-calling in the SB bad. But this staff hasn't had a track record of head-scratching play calls, so I wouldn't say this is normal. The OP has made it sound like it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3MVP Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I only do that on madden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyBacall Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 38 minutes ago, theJ said: If i were the one to make that call, i'm making it thinking that worst case scenario, we make the tackle underneath and give up the FG anyway. I agree I think the call was made to push them out of field goal range, but disagree with this part. Maybe if you rush 6 and drop 5 into a soft zone, but not blitzing 8 and leaving 3 to cover that much open space. Chances are you get burned for a big play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, SmittyBacall said: I agree I think the call was made to push them out of field goal range, but disagree with this part. Maybe if you rush 6 and drop 5 into a soft zone, but not blitzing 8 and leaving 3 to cover that much open space. Chances are you get burned for a big play. I didn't actually realize they blitzed 8. But anyway the point stands - they were trying to push them further back, and probably thought the three guys could still make the tackle if the ball actually got out. Obviously that didn't happen. The thing is, the situation is a bit unique. The QB you're playing has been rough all night so far, and looking really shaky against the blitz. You're expecting a slower developing play, probably a 12-15 yard out or corner post to the sideline. You're not expecting the 8 yard slant, and i'd bet most people would say that from 45 yards out, the defense is usually able to gang up and make the tackle 25-30 yard downfield. So no, i don't think it was a tanking call. I don't believe that coaches or players ever actively do such things for draft picks. To shave points or throw games? Yeah that's happened historically, but i don't think it's happening here either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 37 minutes ago, CP3MVP said: I only do that on madden Engage 8 for the win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I think this would be the one game Miami would try to win since they have the steelers pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Trentwannabe said: Engage 8 for the win. Feast or famine on All-Madden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 52 minutes ago, CP3MVP said: I only do that on madden In fairness, I don't think you make play calls anywhere else, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, TheKillerNacho said: In fairness, I don't think you make play calls anywhere else, either. I wanted to do it when i coached 3rd/4th football, but there was a no blitzing rule. Big bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 No, they just didnt think Rudolph was capable of thinking quickly enough to get the ball off imo. That play reminded me of Tebow in OT against Pittsburgh. The Steelers didn't respect his arm and went all out blitz and paid for it. Same thing happened last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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