For the most part, I like the way the game was called. Every time a call doesn't work out in our favor that call gets bashed. That being said, I hated not kicking a FG down 13-0. But, the 4th down play was not executed properly and MRob was stopped for no gain. ATL stopped our run game, period. We didn't execute as well as they did when they ran the ball, period. Pete is an aggressive, emotional coach. Right now, I wouldn't trade him for anyone. He's perfect for this team. I can only hope he learned from his mistakes, which were few but costly. We got bit.
Blame for this loss can be found with every unit on this team: offense, defense, ST, coaching...all of it. Our franchise QB need not be spared, either.
I think Russell could have made some better decisions in the game both on passing plays and in the read-option. It looked to me like at least a couple of times Lynch was stuffed immediately while Wilson looked to have room outside and didn't keep it. Not sure if he kept it once the whole game? I also noted during the game that Wilson hesitated with his reads. Are our receivers THAT inept at getting open? He had so much time to pass- and at least a few times never made the throw. It was fantastic watching him force his will onto that ATL team, and carry us in the 2nd half. Unfortunately, he, too made a few mistakes in the form of poor throws on 3rd down, hesitating with reads, not keeping the ball at all on the option, and getting sacked to end the first half.
