GIBBS LIVES Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 What is the purpose of having Duckett and we can't use him on 3rd and 1 ?? We were in Dallas's end of the field. We needed to run the ball straight up the gut to get that first down. We could have gotten down in field goal range and kept our defense off the field too. What I'm starting to see is a pansy philophy in regards to our running game. We don't run between the tackles anymore. We are always trying to get first downs with stretch plays and anyone who knows the Cowboys know that their LB's flow from sideline to sideline well. Betts got hammered on 3rd & 1 trying to run that sissy stretch play. And everyone one here knows that Betts can't run thru arm tackles. So where was Duckett????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Betts kept running sideways even though there was a hole. He was looking to get outisde when all he needed to to run forward for 4 feet. UGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyfar Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Yeah I remember the play that you're talking about. It was right then and there that I realized that Betts will never be a feature back in the NFL. 3rd and 1, I was yelling for Duckett to be in there and even when I saw Betts in there I figured that it would be a straight ahead play. But NOOOOO, they had Betts running parallel to the LOS. I'm gonna have to invest in a large supply of alcohol if it's going to be like this all year. Geez I used to go crazy last year when they would be in shotgun on 3rd and short. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4481 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I cant believe they traded for Duckett and are not even using him. 3rd and a 4th GONE for a player that will probably be gone after this year. Man, things are starting to look REAL bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIBBS LIVES Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Why doesn't Gibbs intercede on 3rd and 1 situations ans insert Duckett?? He's just totally turning everything over to Saunders?? Then Gibbs needs to get off the sidelines and Saunders needs to come down to the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar22 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 i'm still trying to figure out why yall traded for him? what pick did you give up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 because we have alot of crybabies on the team and yes men as the coaches who rather appease supbar players rather than do what would help us win. Ladell Betts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Why doesn't Gibbs intercede on 3rd and 1 situations ans insert Duckett?? He's just totally turning everything over to Saunders?? Then Gibbs needs to get off the sidelines and Saunders needs to come down to the field. That is one thing that is bothering me. Why is Saunders in the booth instead of on the sidelines helping and coaching our offensive players while the defense is on the field. I don't think I want him in the booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 That was what gimpy007 said to me after the play. Makes you wonder about the play calling. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 if the panic button was any bigger, it would replace the washington monument as the biggest object in the region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkins Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I was screaming for Duckett to be put in before I saw one was lined up on the play. Once I noticed that Betts was still in I knew we were in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeknows Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 yup betts proved his worthlessness tonite!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I think Betts was trying to bust that for a big gain when what he really needed was to plant and cut into the hole with his head down to secure the first down. I think the whole team is pressing.... and I believe many players have bought into the hype by reading press clippings. This team has had it's head handed to it by a rival...if that's not a wakeup call... I don't know what is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Yep. 3rd and 1 is a Duckett play. Why they didn't put him in is a mystery. Even if they didn't want Duckett in, it should have been Sellers. It's as though Gibbs doesn't want to use a powerhouse back to rumble in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4eva Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Betts kept running sideways even though there was a hole. He was looking to get outisde when all he needed to to run forward for 4 feet. UGH That was the worst run and the worst play call of the night. Up the middle c'mon, basic football 101. I really am beginning to think that this franchise needs a young, hungry coach...we tried to rekindle the old glory and it just ain't working. Something has got to change. I can't take too many more of these Gibbs post game pressers (We're in a tough spot--we gotta work harder.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins n' Bones Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Yep.... Also, wasn't there a play later where Duckett was in on like 3rd and 4, but they ran a stretch? Of course he got 2-3 yards and out came the punt team. Ummm....put the right back for the right play. Duckett doesn't have the speed for that play, just like Betts doesn't have the power that TJ does. The coaches need to stop trying to trick the defense and just let 'em play football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixz44 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 That is one thing that is bothering me. Why is Saunders in the booth instead of on the sidelines helping and coaching our offensive players while the defense is on the field. I don't think I want him in the booth. I dont like to see that either. it takes soo long for the play to get relayed from the booth, to gibbs, to brunell that were getting each play off with a few seconds left on the play clock... too much time if you ask me. it almost feels like when schottenheimer(sp) was here. the offense's output is about the same too:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowland Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I think the short yardage stuff is on page 515 of the playbook. Duckett's only up to page 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Duckett sucks! Look at his stats from last year- 12/4/2005 Against Carolina 4 rushes 4 yards 12/18/2005 Against Chicago 8 rushes -2 yards 1/1/2005 Against Carolina 6 rushes -4 yards Shouldn't a goal line runner be able to get positive yardage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordash Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I'm disappointed we aren't using more sellers. He's been nothing but money. They were just letting betts prove that he can't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordash Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 And for one of those comments: Ladell is BARELY faster than TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mi6 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 It's because the play calling stank! Why weren't the high-powered players like Brandon Lloyd, Antwaan Randle El, Santana Moss, Chris Cooley, Chrisitian Fauria (sp?) ... more involved in the passing game. Why this sudden emphasis on the RUN? Why trade for PJ Duckett if you are not going to use him. Isn't he supposed to be the short yardage specialist. What ever became of the jumbo package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleSkinsFan Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I wouldn't call Fauria a high powered player but I agree with your point. I also thought Duckett up the gut on the 3rd and 1 was the way to go. Someone else said it best. There shouldn't be any trickery going on for the 3rd and 1... put in Duckett and Sellers to run the lead block. If you can't do that to get 1 yard then what are doing playing football anywhere much less in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProBowler Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 What is the purpose of having Duckett and we can't use him on 3rd and 1 ?? We were in Dallas's end of the field. We needed to run the ball straight up the gut to get that first down.We could have gotten down in field goal range and kept our defense off the field too. I was wondering the same damn thing!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmonkforHOF Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Because that would be too obvious. This offense is all about trickery and deception. Next week, on 2nd and 4, we are gonna send out the punt return team jsut to mess with the Texans heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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