Riveras Response to Giving Up Big Leads

[BIGH2001]

16-1 but we have to find something to bitch about 

[MadHatter]

12 hours ago, nationsford said:

fug that, you play the game as if you was losing the whole time. We were 7 points from losing. 

We had a 5 score lead....stats tell you that a team will get no more than 5-6 series a half.  Keep the clock running with a few 2-3 first down drives (mainly on the ground to keep the clock moving)....score another 1 time.....and make a couple of stops....you win the game.

Given how we ran the ball in the first half and how our defense dominated them....this was a very sound strategy.

However, the play calling went a little too conservative and the offense missed some opportunities to keep some drives alive.  Also, the defense gave up a couple third and longs and let Wilson get into a rhythm.

Coming out throwing in the second half would play right into Seattle's strength.....allow their pass rush to get going and stop the clock with incompletions.  This would give the Hawks more scoring opportunities.

Good strategy...just off a little in execution and play calling.

[Jangler]

If by some chance we get up quick again, please score 40 before going conservative. That way I can keep my erection for all 3.5 hours. 

[Dunn]

I get it, but man just a measly little FG in the second half would have been the icing on the cake and I wouldn't have had to lose more hair then I already am.