McDermott’s defensive timeouts have jumped the shark

[Einstein]

I need to do some homework to determine whether my gut matches actual statistical output (reality), but it certainly feels that McDermott’s defensive timeouts often precede a successful play by the opposing offense.

 

To that point, Mahomes’ admitted that the Bills defensive timeout gave the Chiefs time to talk about changing Kelce’s route to take advantage of the defense:

 

“The play to Travis, he wasn’t necessarily supposed to do that, but after the timeout we got a look at what the defense was doing, and he said it to me, ‘If they do it again, I’m going to take it up the middle between both the guys guarding me,'” - Patrick Mahomes

 

1) My hypothesis is that defensive timeouts in key situations are not helping the team.

 

2) Why would you take a defensive timeout only to roll out in the same coverage?

[Starr Almighty]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:06 PM, Einstein said:

I need to do some homework to determine whether my gut matches actual statistical output (reality), but it certainly feels that McDermott’s defensive timeouts often precede a successful play by the opposing offense.

 

To that point, Mahomes’ admitted that the Bills defensive timeout gave the Chiefs time to talk about changing Kelce’s route to take advantage of the defense:

 

“The play to Travis, he wasn’t necessarily supposed to do that, but after the timeout we got a look at what the defense was doing, and he said it to me, ‘If they do it again, I’m going to take it up the middle between both the guys guarding me,'” - Patrick Mahomes

 

1) My hypothesis is that defensive timeouts in key situations are not helping the team.

 

2) Why would you take a defensive timeout only to roll out in the same coverage?

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I'm devastated that's why

[RoyBatty is alive]

i AGREE 100%.

 

If the Bills defense had JUST gotten off the field after an exhausting extenuated drive, yes I can see a defensive timeout.  Not after one play with realistically only one play left.

 

Epically bad defense last two minutes.  Frazier and or McD are responsible.

[dave mcbride]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:06 PM, Einstein said:

I need to do some homework to determine whether my gut matches actual statistical output (reality), but it certainly feels that McDermott’s defensive timeouts often precede a successful play by the opposing offense.

 

To that point, Mahomes’ admitted that the Bills defensive timeout gave the Chiefs time to talk about changing Kelce’s route to take advantage of the defense:

 

“The play to Travis, he wasn’t necessarily supposed to do that, but after the timeout we got a look at what the defense was doing, and he said it to me, ‘If they do it again, I’m going to take it up the middle between both the guys guarding me,'” - Patrick Mahomes

 

1) My hypothesis is that defensive timeouts in key situations are not helping the team.

 

2) Why would you take a defensive timeout only to roll out in the same coverage?

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yep, a friend and I were just texting about this.

[HoofHearted]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:06 PM, Einstein said:

I need to do some homework to determine whether my gut matches actual statistical output (reality), but it certainly feels that McDermott’s defensive timeouts often precede a successful play by the opposing offense.

 

To that point, Mahomes’ admitted that the Bills defensive timeout gave the Chiefs time to talk about changing Kelce’s route to take advantage of the defense:

 

“The play to Travis, he wasn’t necessarily supposed to do that, but after the timeout we got a look at what the defense was doing, and he said it to me, ‘If they do it again, I’m going to take it up the middle between both the guys guarding me,'” - Patrick Mahomes

 

1) My hypothesis is that defensive timeouts in key situations are not helping the team.

 

2) Why would you take a defensive timeout only to roll out in the same coverage?

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But they didn't roll out in the same coverage.

[QCity]

And this is not what "jumped the shark" means...

[HomeskillitMoorman]

It’s scary that McD had those timeouts, used them, and still did horrible things with that extra time. 

[LABILLBACKER]

Rush 3 and tell 4 of your remaining 8 dbs to double both Hill and Kelce. This isn't rocket science.  Sean is not very bright. Not popping up the kickoff cost us the game and that's 100% on Clappy.  You watch Leslie staring aimlessly into the abyss, it's comical. 

[Einstein]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:13 PM, HoofHearted said:

But they didn't roll out in the same coverage.

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Kelce and Mahomes seems to think they did…

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:17 PM, LABILLBACKER said:

Rush 3 and tell 4 of your remaining 8 dbs to double both Hill and Kelce. This isn't rocket science.  Sean is not very bright. Not popping up the kickoff cost us the game and that's 100% on Clappy.  You watch Leslie staring aimlessly into the abyss, it's comical. 

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Rush two.

[Yobogoya!]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:06 PM, Einstein said:

I need to do some homework to determine whether my gut matches actual statistical output (reality), but it certainly feels that McDermott’s defensive timeouts often precede a successful play by the opposing offense.

 

To that point, Mahomes’ admitted that the Bills defensive timeout gave the Chiefs time to talk about changing Kelce’s route to take advantage of the defense:

 

“The play to Travis, he wasn’t necessarily supposed to do that, but after the timeout we got a look at what the defense was doing, and he said it to me, ‘If they do it again, I’m going to take it up the middle between both the guys guarding me,'” - Patrick Mahomes

 

1) My hypothesis is that defensive timeouts in key situations are not helping the team.

 

2) Why would you take a defensive timeout only to roll out in the same coverage?

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Yep, I've been mentioning this online and off a lot today because it's really grating my gears as well. 

 

Both timeouts were used, presumably, to make sure we were in the right defensive call. 

 

Well, both those calls got GASHED for 19 and 25 yards respectively. 

 

Think about that. We weren't just beaten on those two plays; we had the exact look we WANTED defensively and STILL got brutalized. 

 

And you're right, this is far from the first time. It's been a recurring theme as McD "smartly" uses timeouts he doesn't need anymore to "help" the defense out. 

[Motorin']

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:15 PM, QCity said:

And this is not what "jumped the shark" means...

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What in the hell does jump the shake mean? I feel like it's something Fonzie did on Happy Days with his motorcycle... Am I just delerious?

[Big Turk]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:06 PM, Einstein said:

I need to do some homework to determine whether my gut matches actual statistical output (reality), but it certainly feels that McDermott’s defensive timeouts often precede a successful play by the opposing offense.

 

To that point, Mahomes’ admitted that the Bills defensive timeout gave the Chiefs time to talk about changing Kelce’s route to take advantage of the defense:

 

“The play to Travis, he wasn’t necessarily supposed to do that, but after the timeout we got a look at what the defense was doing, and he said it to me, ‘If they do it again, I’m going to take it up the middle between both the guys guarding me,'” - Patrick Mahomes

 

1) My hypothesis is that defensive timeouts in key situations are not helping the team.

 

2) Why would you take a defensive timeout only to roll out in the same coverage?

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Exactly...if they are going to call a timeout at least put a fake defense out there the first time. Makes no sense at all.

[HoofHearted]

@Einsteinalignment and coverage are two totally different things. Before the timeout the Bills showed a 0 Blitz - came out of the timeout playing Cover 2.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I've watched the play a bunch of times and I have to believe the DE screwed up. He has to get a piece of Kelce. It's the only thing I can think of.

[BuffaloBillyG]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:22 PM, Motorin' said:

 

What in the hell does jump the shake mean? I feel like it's something Fonzie did on Happy Days with his motorcycle... Am I just delerious?

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[Simon]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:18 PM, Einstein said:

Kelce and Mahomes seems to think they did…

 

Rush two.

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Not saying you're wrong, but in that situation I might not bother to rush anybody.

[Motorin']

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:28 PM, No Place To Hyde said:

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The saying does come from Happy Days. But Fonzie was on water skies not a motorcycle... Son the Defensive TO's where more like trying to lift the shark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:36 PM, Motorin' said:

 

The saying does come from Happy Days. But Fonzie was on water skies not a motorcycle... Son the Defensive TO's where more like trying to lift the shark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oh, I am fully aware. I'm pretty old. But you only get so many chances to use a "Brock Lesnar F5's a shark" gif....so had to jump on it.😂

[Brennan Huff]

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:15 PM, QCity said:

And this is not what "jumped the shark" means...

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This was my first thought as well

[Motorin']

  On 1/24/2022 at 8:39 PM, Brennan Huff said:

This was my first thought as well

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Shot self in foot is the metaphor he's looking for.