(12-29-2015, 01:29 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: They do it all the time.  We don't even try, rather run draws on 3rd and long so we can punt and put our defense back on the field.

I've heard Marvin say it numerous times that "a punt is not a bad thing".  Well taking shot is not a bad thing either.  Four things can happen: incomplete pass, complete pass, pass interference or interception.  None of which is a bad thing if your intent is to punt anyway.

(12-29-2015, 01:50 PM)FuZZ Wrote: I'd like to add: sack for a loss, sack + forced fumble = terrible defensive field position

(12-29-2015, 12:51 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: In watching many Pittsburgh games I've noticed that Ben will throw the long ball to his receivers a few times a game just to try to get pass interference calls.  I used to think they just liked to go down the field a lot but that is not the case.  He literally will put air under the ball so his receivers can go up and high point the attempt while the defender has their head turned.

Call me crazy but this is part of their game planning strategy.  And last nights game would have been the perfect opportunity for us to do the same in the 3rd quarter.  Our O had become so stagnant and needed a big play or something to change momentum.  Take a shot, probably not with AJ Green as they tend to roll coverage his way, but with Mo Sanu or Marvin Jones.  Both of these guys are usually singled up and can go up and make plays on the ball.

Go back and watch Pittsburgh and see how many pass interference calls they get like this.  Heck, I think there were 2 or 3 this past week against Baltimore.

(12-29-2015, 12:51 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: In watching many Pittsburgh games I've noticed that Ben will throw the long ball to his receivers a few times a game just to try to get pass interference calls.  I used to think they just liked to go down the field a lot but that is not the case.  He literally will put air under the ball so his receivers can go up and high point the attempt while the defender has their head turned.

Call me crazy but this is part of their game planning strategy.  And last nights game would have been the perfect opportunity for us to do the same in the 3rd quarter.  Our O had become so stagnant and needed a big play or something to change momentum.  Take a shot, probably not with AJ Green as they tend to roll coverage his way, but with Mo Sanu or Marvin Jones.  Both of these guys are usually singled up and can go up and make plays on the ball.

Go back and watch Pittsburgh and see how many pass interference calls they get like this.  Heck, I think there were 2 or 3 this past week against Baltimore.

(12-29-2015, 05:40 PM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: I watched that Ravens Steeler game and every incomplete pass that Ben threw, Wheaton, Brown and Bryant all cried for flags. Not surprised though.

(12-29-2015, 05:40 PM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: I watched that Ravens Steeler game and every incomplete pass that Ben threw, Wheaton, Brown and Bryant all cried for flags. Not surprised though.

(12-29-2015, 08:02 PM)Fresno B Wrote: Why won't we ever do the quick pass when db's give us a 15 yard cushion? 3 step drops would have killed Denver yesterday, but I'm the only one to notice I guess. Hue can't get hired fast enough.

(12-29-2015, 12:51 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: In watching many Pittsburgh games I've noticed that Ben will throw the long ball to his receivers a few times a game just to try to get pass interference calls.  I used to think they just liked to go down the field a lot but that is not the case.  He literally will put air under the ball so his receivers can go up and high point the attempt while the defender has their head turned.

Call me crazy but this is part of their game planning strategy.  And last nights game would have been the perfect opportunity for us to do the same in the 3rd quarter.  Our O had become so stagnant and needed a big play or something to change momentum.  Take a shot, probably not with AJ Green as they tend to roll coverage his way, but with Mo Sanu or Marvin Jones.  Both of these guys are usually singled up and can go up and make plays on the ball.

Go back and watch Pittsburgh and see how many pass interference calls they get like this.  Heck, I think there were 2 or 3 this past week against Baltimore.

(12-29-2015, 08:05 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: I think Hue's strength is his ability to come up with funky formations/plays.  But he lacks significantly in the adjustment department.

(12-29-2015, 12:51 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: In watching many Pittsburgh games I've noticed that Ben will throw the long ball to his receivers a few times a game just to try to get pass interference calls.  I used to think they just liked to go down the field a lot but that is not the case.  He literally will put air under the ball so his receivers can go up and high point the attempt while the defender has their head turned.

Call me crazy but this is part of their game planning strategy.  And last nights game would have been the perfect opportunity for us to do the same in the 3rd quarter.  Our O had become so stagnant and needed a big play or something to change momentum.  Take a shot, probably not with AJ Green as they tend to roll coverage his way, but with Mo Sanu or Marvin Jones.  Both of these guys are usually singled up and can go up and make plays on the ball.

Go back and watch Pittsburgh and see how many pass interference calls they get like this.  Heck, I think there were 2 or 3 this past week against Baltimore.

(12-29-2015, 10:15 PM)Stonyhands Wrote: Not sure you noticed or not, but last night they weren't calling anything in the secondary and they weren't calling anything as far as holding goes on the o-line.  Dunlap was straight up tackled on the play where Brock was clearly in the end zone.  Should have been a safety.