10-07-2024, 10:38 AM
(10-07-2024, 10:17 AM)Whatever Wrote: The logic is that the backup QB has to be focused on running the second team offense in practice. By making the punter the holder, the kicking unit can all practice by themselves independently of the offense and defense.
Rehkow effed up. It sucks, but the coaches also failed to do everything in their power to put the team in the best position. Playing for a 50 yard FG when you have it 1st and 10 in your opponent's territory with plenty of clock is completely moronic. They should've tried to move the ball. First, it makes it an easier kick. Second, if we get a first down, then you can kick on 3rd down and the holder can just fall on it and we can try again on 4th down. Third, you burn more clock and give the Ravens worse field position if you miss. Instead, they take the game out of the hands of their best players and run the ball three straight downs. Dumb.
Looks bad on hindsight. But that is an almost automatic kick for McPherson. If Burrow had been sacked or there had been a holding call or a tipped-ball interception or offensive-pass interference or intentional grounding to try and avoid the pass rush and the hindsight of the fans would be that it was moronic to run plays that could push them out of field goal range.
