Top to Bottom, Shanahan Takes Charge

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Originally Posted by Lotus

The Fisher example supports my argument: why not go for two and get some practice? And none of you naysayers has really responded to the question, "Why not?"

The point is simple: the difference between 4 or 5 points is meaningless, a 6 point lead likely is meaningless but might not be. So, in this case, you take the "might not be meaningless" option. Especially in a preseason game, where practicing scenarios is a good idea (see Jeff Fisher).

In the heat of battle, decision-making can become cloudy. This is why even the best coaches keep 2-point charts. I think I am right about Shanny blowing it, but even if I'm not, the arrogance of the practice of not keeping a chart frightens me.

My point is simple. Whether the point is accepted or not by others, I am done here.

I would say: it's preseason for the kickers as well.

I think you raised an interesting point re: Shanahan, his ego, and the 2 pt chart. But if a 4 or 5 point lead gives you a 99.8% chance of avoiding overtime, while a 6 point lead gives you a 95% chance of avoiding overtime, and the point is to avoid overtime at all potential costs, then kicking the x pt is the rational decision.

Unless of course there was a specific play you wanted to try and put on film for the opponent. I mean, we only scored once so that would have been the only opportunity to do so. But in the absence of this specific scenario, the two point chart is not applicable here (and if we did want to practice something, the chart probably wouldn't have played into that either).