Redskins vs. Giants Gameday thread, Opener 2009

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Still, your QB beat an experience secondary with young receivers and not much of a running game. I think that is very impressive. I'm sure you guys would have like to see more points on the board.

Hey quick question, what was your thought on Coughlin going for it on 4 and short near the endzone? I personally think he should've gone for 3...luckily for you guys that didn't come back to bite you at the end.

The reason going for the 7 was the right call is because that, even when we stopped them, all probability suggested that when the Giants got the ball back, it was going to be on our side of the 50. That's exactly what happened.

Nothing said, "the Redskins have to go 3 and out here", but taking 3 points also means you have to kick off to the Redskins, and gives us a better chance at having the ball at the 30 or 40 instead of the 5. And for what? 3 points. Make it seven, and that's a nice trade off.

I would have thrown it though, with the benefit of hindsight.