Giving up before the half with two time outs.... Do u agree?

[NanuqoftheNorth]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

This was a mistake Ron would no doubt admit to now.

I seriously doubt Ron would admit it.

Why would he?

Rivera's decision not to attempt to score any additional points just prior to halftime aligns perfectly with his overly passive coaching philosophy.

#Playnottolose

[Chris1]

This team made no sense since October 22.

[Jangler]

at least 3 points says we haven't given up. Rivera and company are hoping on the other teams (Minn, Atl, Sea, Det) to lose just so we don't have to try as hard.

[Ra's Al Ghul]

Fu(k no! Try for points. Then get the ball back @ the half. 

Live or die by a HUGE sack. 

We play pussyball and lose way more than we should given our talent.

[panthers_fan_in_tx]

Not against NO with a division on the line and a possible 2 seed.   

[tiger7_88]

7 hours ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

I seriously doubt Ron would admit it.

Why would he?

Rivera's decision not to attempt to score any additional points just prior to halftime aligns perfectly with his overly passive coaching philosophy.

#Playnottolose

I used to say it more jokingly, but I've come to fully believe it lately.

Ron Rivera doesn't value points.  I'm totally serious.

He believes that with a "formula" of running the ball, maintaining time of possession, and playing good defense that football "magic" will occur and amazingly at the end of the game you'll somehow be ahead of the other team.  But if you actively TRY to score points?  *GASP*  Why, something BAD might happen!  And we just can't have that now, can we?  It might put pressure on his precious defense!

[gorillamilitia13]

If I was Cam I would take that as your coach doesn’t trust you, which is really sad and pathetic. 

[Matthias]

13 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Irritates me beyond belief.

 

Do you agree with Rivera? Best to give up and get the ball after the half?

It depends on what teams we are playing, and if we are down.  For a team like the Saints who can put up points, you need to take every opportunity to score that you get.  Being down 7 was even more incentive to at least try for a field goal.

[AggieLean]

1 hour ago, tiger7_88 said:

I used to say it more jokingly, but I've come to fully believe it lately.

Ron Rivera doesn't value points.  I'm totally serious.

He believes that with a "formula" of running the ball, maintaining time of possession, and playing good defense that football "magic" will occur and amazingly at the end of the game you'll somehow be ahead of the other team.  But if you actively TRY to score points?  *GASP*  Why, something BAD might happen!  And we just can't have that now, can we?  It might put pressure on his precious defense!

That's his problem. He puts too much trust in his defense. As long as we keep trying to play 70's & 80's ball, we're not going anywhere 

[Peppers90 NC]

1 hour ago, gorillamilitia13 said:

If I was Cam I would take that as your coach doesn’t trust you, which is really sad and pathetic. 

That's what I get out of it, he doesn't believe the offense can go down the field without the high probability of a turnover.

[tiger7_88]

23 minutes ago, Peppers90 NC said:

That's what I get out of it, he doesn't believe the offense can go down the field without the high probability of a turnover.

Number of interceptions thrown in the last 4 games?

Zero.

[Peppers90 NC]

9 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

Number of interceptions thrown in the last 4 games?

Zero.

I didn't realize interception is the only form of turnover mr. softee but thanks for pointing out the zero interception streak, quite impressive.

[gorillamilitia13]

34 minutes ago, Peppers90 NC said:

That's what I get out of it, he doesn't believe the offense can go down the field without the high probability of a turnover.

Which is just ridiculous. Cam is a great qb and your franchise, the reason you are still employed. Give him a shot. 

[Peppers90 NC]

Just now, gorillamilitia13 said:

Which is just ridiculous. Cam is a great qb and your franchise, the reason you are still employed. Give him a shot. 

Agreed, worked out well versus Atlanta. And at one point we were one of the best teams at scoring within last two minutes of the half.