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Originally Posted by Dewey 5
When a FG would probably put the game away, well within range, Shanahan decides to call two pass plays with disastrous results. . As much head as Shanahan has received this year I have to re-think my assessment of him.
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At least Scott Norwood's missed 47-yard field goal was a relatively challenging task, especially for its time in the early 90's when field goal kickers were not regularly trying (and often making) 55-yarders on an almost routine basis.
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks' decision to try to force the ball into coverage instead of spiking the ball, and then having 2 chances to get one yard from Marshawn Lynch, as well as Matt Ryan and the Falcons' decision not to simply keep the ball on the ground and kick what would have been a game-clinching field goal are flat out inexcusable, and completely inexplicable.
And because of those 2 insane coaching decisions (as well as the quarterbacks not choosing to veto their coaches' instructions, and call their own play/audible at the line), the Patriots are now 5-4 in Super Bowls, instead of 3-6 ...... and we're going to have to hear never-ending slobbering about how great Tom Brady is.