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Originally Posted by JAFF
Being able to change your mind when given important facts is a strength. As in admitting you are wrong
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I don't know what that means in this situation. What important facts did he learn when 4th down was going on?
On 3rd down, Saturday should have known what he was going to do on pretty much any situation.
It was a 3rd and 5 fairly deep in the red zone.
If the play results in no gain or a loss, kick the FG
If the play results in a gain of 1-3 yards, kick the FG
If the play results in 4 yards, either kick the FG or go for it.
If the play results in a first down, keep going
I'm guessing every head coach has a distance in their head when they're going to go for and and when they aren't, given on the situation in the game. For some head coaches, there would be no situation where they don't take the FG. For others, they might go for it if the distance to 1st down is 4 yards or less.
Whatever it is, I have no issues with the philosophy of taking the FG or going for it. The issue is that he wasn't prepared to make a decision and cost a time out. I don't understand that part.