Mistashoesta
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MACDONALD
I don't care what any analytics chart says, unless you have absolutely zero faith in your kicker, you take the field goal to go up three scores over going on 4th, hoping to go another 25 yards for a td to go up.... Three scores.The maddening part, to me, is how nerd Twitter was fine with roasting Campbell on the go decision but every fourth down model that people use had it as a moderate-to-strong go situation over taking the long-ish field goal at the end.
I just wish they were consistent. They would've been fine saying "Dan Campbell made some bad decisions!" later and posting him on a graph if he had ignored the models and went for the 3 points.
I like Campbell going, personally. Part of the ethos of the organization. It's a shame they couldn't convert either time.
Is this confirmed?Ben Johnson interview tonight in Detroit with us and MacDonald tomorrow morning.
Is this confirmed?
And the fumble, don't forget about that.Not really his fault. Two crucial dropped passes on plays that would have succeeded and extended drives. One other dropped pass that could have been a TD, although would have been a great catch. A coach is there to put players in the right place to succeed. It's then up to the player.
Struggled? Dropped passes and a fumble in the 2nd half. And a stupid HC, at least for last nites game. Not Johnson's faultMacdonald has mastered 2nd half adjustments, Johnson has struggled, and his luck ran out tonight.
Agreed.Yes
If Johnson will leave after second interview tonight without an agreement im sure MacDonald is our Prio 1.
Why would you blame BJ for that?? He didn't choose to go for it on 4th down twice instead of kicking makeable FG's, he didn't make Reynolds drop 2 critical catches that would have extended drives or force Goff turtle on a sack he could have easily avoided.Hopefully not Johnson. The Lions offense disappeared in 2nd half in 2 of the 3 playoff games (Rams and 49ers).
Not necessarily.Imo , Washington will get one of them 1st . The Hawks will get who's left . I have no clue who's the better hire .
Technically I guess you could say that about anyone on either the Lions or Ravens staff. However I would say in Macdonald's case the Baltimore defense definitely showed up, it's the offense didn't. As for Detroit, it came down to execution which was not on Johnson.Seems they are both losers today.
Defenses typically stiffen in the second half of playoff games. Adjustments are made and players regroup.No, Johnson can't be blamed for the drops but they only put up 6 points against the Rams in 2nd half of the WC game too. So two NFC West opponents where they had a bad 2nd half offense outing.
Johnson hasn't struggled, the players have. Detroit is another year away from legitimately contending. They need a big receiver like DK, Amon-Ra is like their Lockett. They also need a secondary and some DT help.Macdonald has mastered 2nd half adjustments, Johnson has struggled, and his luck ran out tonight.
...or fumble away the ball. That was the biggest turning point amongst the other momentum shifters.Why would you blame BJ for that?? He didn't choose to go for it on 4th down twice instead of kicking makeable FG's, he didn't make Reynolds drop 2 critical catches that would have extended drives or force Goff turtle on a sack he could have easily avoided.
Your reply shows no understanding of the nuances of the situation Kafka is in.Why do people keep saying this?
HE'S UNDER CONTRACT, it would be tampering to TALK to him (Macdonald) about a lateral move, let alone hire him.
Wed have to trade for him or hope the giants are nice enough to release him this late in the coaching hunt and have to find a new OC
He's either head coach or he's staying in new york, PERIOD
Johnson doesn't run the ball nor catch passes. Lions PLAYERS fumbled and dropped numerous passes in the 2nd half of the 49ers game....not Johnson's fault.Hopefully not Johnson. The Lions offense disappeared in 2nd half in 2 of the 3 playoff games (Rams and 49ers).