I think the staff got tired of seeing the layups not taken. Here’s an example.

Sam is tremendous off schedule but he has struggled on schedule. Look at how open two guys are here. This is 5 to 8 yard free yards. Take it!

Turns them down over and over then makes a difficult pass… pic.twitter.com/AKHCuY4I9O

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 18, 2023