BillsFan130 Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Is it just me or do the bills give atleast 3 points or extra possessions to teams at the end of the half? Whether its a turnover, miss managing the clock or just lousy possessions it seems like the bills are notorious for not closing out the half.. Great win yesterday but this is definitely a concern going forward
FireChan Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 My take on it is that the coaching staff doesn't really commit to running out the clock, nor trying to score fast. They try to do both and fail. They run on first down, like we're gonna run out the clock, then pass on 2nd and third like we're trying to score. If those passes are incomplete, we barely burn any time. If it were me, I'd pass on first down, if it's complete, keep passing. If it's not, run on second and third. Then again, Orton may be changing the plays at the line and checking into what he sees, which means it's not really the coaching staff's fault.
BillsFan130 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Posted October 27, 2014 ya I agree for sure. definitely terrible clock management with bad situational awareness
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 This has been driving me crazy all year.....and those long FGs against us always make it right before halftime...
BillsFan130 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Posted October 27, 2014 ya its driving me crazy too, it happens every single game..
BackInDaDay Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 it's a matter of preparedness.. having multiple plans that take into account starting field position, score, clock left, time outs left, whether you'll receive the 2nd half KO, and how you've been defended - what's worked, and what hasn't. you put that together and make a decision that at worst, doesn't give the opponent a chance to score before the half. now, all of that goes out the window when the team doesn't execute.. but like everything else on a football field, it starts with a plan and branches out into contingencies.
Rubes Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 The Bills are not good enough to give away 3 points right before the half every time. Against the one-win Jets, maybe, but not against most other teams.
Fan in San Diego Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 This is similar to the 4 minute offense to burn the clock and close out a game. Every team plans for this and tries to execute it. But I think it really comes down to the OL being able to win their battles and open holes for the RB. Assuming the RB has the vision to see the holes.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) http://espn.go.com/n...ameId=400554298 what concerned me was the NYETS 22 first downs to the Bills 12 3rd down efficiency 3-12 32 rushes for 67 yards Edited October 27, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever
QB Bills Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Simple explanation: We have a meathead as a coach who doesn't understand basic situational football.
PromoTheRobot Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Coincidentally some fans also give up in the second quarter.
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