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Observation, & a Random Thought From Sunday.

Spike13 : 10/18/2017 8:58 pm
I re-watched Sunday's game, admittedly after a few beers, and at one point in the fourth quarter, the camera panned to the sidelines. The camera showed Coach McAdoo, in his usual pre-play stance, with play sheet to mouth, and him obviously speaking. The camera immediately panned over to Sullivan, and he was standing there mute. The commentators were busy talking about nothing, and it appeared there was nothing to see. I couldn't help but wonder if Coach took over play calling when the game was all but over, or if Sully, had already relayed his desired play in.

As for my observation on Sunday: There will be a huge hole left on this team when Zac DeOssie, is gone. We are so lucky to have a perennial long snapper with his talent. He is also our most reliable ST'er, since his drafting, and one of the best tacklers on this team. I am getting old, I remember seeing his Dad at practice.
Love Zac Deossie's war cry when he  
giant24 : 10/18/2017 9:48 pm : link
runs down the field on coverage. Can hear it clear as day on TV.
Offense was very predicatable, especially in the second half.  
Since1965 : 10/18/2017 10:47 pm : link
I get it; they were working the clock by running. But, I still thought they should have tried a play-action pass on first down once or twice to try to hit on a big play. I hope they look to do that a few times on Sunday.
Spike, I noticed that too...  
KingBlue : 10/19/2017 7:55 am : link
It did appear that McAdoo was in his usual role. I'm not saying he had resumed calling the plays... but it did appear that way. No smoking gun here... just sayin
RE: Spike, I noticed that too...  
section125 : 10/19/2017 8:01 am : link
In comment 13655937 KingBlue said:
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It did appear that McAdoo was in his usual role. I'm not saying he had resumed calling the plays... but it did appear that way. No smoking gun here... just sayin


Yeah, or he was talking with Spags and Sullivan and discussing strategy...
The beats also noticed it and asked him...  
Dan in the Springs : 10/19/2017 8:31 am : link
About it yesterday in his presser. He denied taking over the play calling.
Don't many teams  
I Love Clams Casino : 10/19/2017 8:41 am : link
have 20 year tenured long snappers?
Thanks Section  
Spike13 : 10/19/2017 10:49 am : link
I didn't read the presser.
I, too, would have enjoyed seeing the big play  
CT Charlie : 10/19/2017 1:23 pm : link
off of play-action, but the situation was comfortable enough NOT to take a risk. Just like last year...

Perhaps this week, we'll take the risk -- because we have to, or because Seattle may not expect it.
DeOssie is a very valuable player in a limited role.  
81_Great_Dane : 10/19/2017 5:03 pm : link
Not just a reliable long snapper but makes a helluva lotta plays downfield.

It's odd that he's so effective as a ST'er but hasn't been good in any other role.
If McAdoo is still calling the plays  
BlackLight : 10/19/2017 8:44 pm : link
it'll be pretty obvious come this Sunday. I doubt he was doing that.
Agree Charlie  
Bluesbreaker : 10/20/2017 1:46 pm : link
I, too, would have enjoyed seeing the big play
CT Charlie : 10/19/2017 1:23 pm : link : reply
off of play-action, but the situation was comfortable enough NOT to take a risk. Just like last year...

Perhaps this week, we'll take the risk -- because we have to, or because Seattle may not expect it.

Running the ball and no turnovers they absolutely must
use the play action in a timely fashion hopefully early in the game critical we don't fall behind early .
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