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On 2nd look, he most likely comes out of bounds even if he makes the spectacular catch
On 2nd look, he most likely comes out of bounds even if he makes the spectacular catch
This doesn’t make up for the rest of the game.We'll always have this gem though, put that dude in zone some more Joe
He gave himself up.Just watching the game this evening, on the first drive when Watson dove to the 24, they spotted it a yard short and the Browns ended up turning it over on downs. Anyone else think it was a bad spot? I know feet first that they spot it when the slide begins. But, head first that doesn’t apply, correct? It wasn’t challenged and the announcers didn’t say anything so maybe I am wrong. Anyone know the rule?
Agreed… it was multiple levels of dumb. It should’ve always been a FG, sneak, or Chubb run, but if you’re going to make a stupid low percentage throw to get tricky, you don’t outthink yourself and take out your best QB. I disagree with the notion that leaving Watson in would somehow mean Cincy expects us to throw a bomb. Sheesh.I don't think Deshaun was in that 9%, so why did they even switch lol
He approached it wrong off the jump.On 2nd look, he most likely comes out of bounds even if he makes the spectacular catch
Agreed… it was multiple levels of dumb. It should’ve always been a FG, sneak, or Chubb run, but if you’re going to make a stupid low percentage throw to get tricky, you don’t outthink yourself and take out your best QB. I disagree with the notion that leaving Watson in would somehow mean Cincy expects us to throw a bomb. Sheesh.
Yeah the percentage certainly goes up with Watson throwing it. I still think it would’ve been a stupid call based on Deshaun being a bit shaky since returning, and more importantly, based on the fact that 3 points were there for the taking.It was a very high percentage throw and when you see the replay you'll know exactly why it didn't work. An NFL quality QB has to make that throw and Jacoby missed it.
Yeah the percentage certainly goes up with Watson throwing it. I still think it would’ve been a stupid call based on Deshaun being a bit shaky since returning, and more importantly, based on the fact that 3 points were there for the taking.
They had an opportunity to put 9 more on the board if they took the kicks. That puts pressure on CIN and they may not have responded the same way with every play they made if the score was tighter.They lost by 13.
They had an opportunity to put 9 more on the board if they took the kicks. That puts pressure on CIN and they may not have responded the same way with every play they made if the score was tighter.
Well yeah, lol. I saw the game, but thanks for that. I tend to think coming away with 3 on your opening drive rather than turning it over on a boneheaded call could change the dynamic of the rest of the game. Shit like that matters, and IMO is part of what separates good teams from bad ones.They lost by 13.
Disagree. A team isn't calling the same plays in a game they are down by 4 as if they are leading by 17.So they'd have lost by 4 instead of 13.
Got it.