So what was with those “tricks” in last nights loss to the Saints? Was it the bright lights of primetime? Or facing off against your former employer? Whatever the case might have been, those were two of the most inexplicable play calls I’ve seen from you in quite some time. First and goal from the 2 yard line and you’re going to call a pass play to Julius Peppers??? And not a nice little fad to the back corner where Aaron could float one in there, but a bullet crossing route with a guy draped all over him. That’s a difficult catch for an experienced wide receiver or tight end, so what made you think that a defensive lineman would give you the best opportunity to convert that into a touchdown? Why would you think to just give away a down in a game that was going back and forth, each team exchanging equal blows.
Which brings me to the other act of “trickeration”, the onside kick. Again, you’re in a close game where every possession is worth it’s weight in gold, and you’re going to take the chance of giving Drew Brees a short field at home? Maybe somehow, perhaps, you forgot what was going on, or maybe you were confused? A touchdown pass to a defensive player is neat when you’re blowing someone out in your own stadium, and an onside kick is not “cute”, it’s a serious play that’s used when you have very little time left and you need to score or generate a swing in momentum.
So, if you’re not going burn those two plays in the furnace at Lambeau Field, at least lock away in a glass case that says “use only in case of emergency” and give the hammer to Ted.
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