I thought this was a good little video breaking down whether Daboll was calling plays or not. It's only 3 minutes but really keys in on some crucial moments in which Daboll almost surely appears to be calling the plays.
This will be interesting to watch in the next games. Will he call plays or will he share the job with Kafka or will he give duties back to Kafka alone? It's obvious that he was either calling the plays himself or perhaps helping, but it sure looks like he was outright playcalling. I don't see how this job can be shared, maybe Daboll should do what many great offensive head coaches do and call the plays himself Ala Andy Reid and many others. I for one feel much more confident in Daboll calling the plays.
What do yall think? I know this has been discussed a lot, but no one has linked this video which breaks down the moments he is seen on camera in a nice in depth yet succinct way. I also think this is one of the biggest and most important topics of conversation right now for the NY Giants.
Was Daboll playcalling in the 2nd half? - (
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I thought the playcalls looked much more like the 2020 Bills than the 2021 Kansas City Chiefs. It was completely different to me as well. Marcus Spears knows football much better than I do of course, so it's interesting to hear that.
It might be hard to continue to deny it if this goes forward.
I have zero issue with Daboll calling plays in the short term, but I do like the head coach to be the “coach of the whole team” and not be the offensive or defensive playcaller.
Didn’t Jim Fassell take the playcalling away from Sean Payton 20+ years ago?
2000 / SB XXXV season?
X 100.
Even coaches get into slumps. And Kafka was clearly part of the six horrible quarters to start the season.
Daboll was a terrific OC with the Bills. So, it made total sense to give this team a jolt by taking over the Chinese menu.
Bad coaching and D by Ariz kind of falling for run PA given their lead.
It might be hard to continue to deny it if this goes forward.
I have zero issue with Daboll calling plays in the short term, but I do like the head coach to be the “coach of the whole team” and not be the offensive or defensive playcaller.
Didn’t Jim Fassell take the playcalling away from Sean Payton 20+ years ago?
2000 / SB XXXV season?
Yes I believe he did, and what makes you feel that way? 3 of the past 4 superbowl winners have had head coaches calling the plays (Andy Reid and Sean McVay).
You have to be able to set up plays sometimes and I just don't think Kafka knows how to move the chess pieces around to do that yet.
I think this is true. I also think Kafka gets too cute and overthinks things, making everything more complex than it needs to be.
Agree 100%
Whatever it is, keep it going! Personally I rather have Daboll calling the plays, I don’t have much faith in Kafka!
You have to be able to set up plays sometimes and I just don't think Kafka knows how to move the chess pieces around to do that yet.
Everything was long developing plays and even play action when we were down 40. Its was so bad.
You have to be able to set up plays sometimes and I just don't think Kafka knows how to move the chess pieces around to do that yet.
Hopefully we don't see it Thursay, but there's a Miked Up piece with Shanny telling Kittle he will score a TD on a particular play, which he did. It was bascially a play designed to be a counter to a counter. That's the 5D chess you need from your coach.
Daboll calling plays v. AZ? - ( New Window )
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where this has been under discussion for the last couple days now. See link. Daboll calling plays v. AZ? - ( New Window )
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Saw that. Same video as in the other thread- just from Penik's twitter page as opposed to his YouTube.
I give Dabs credit on that & mixing up the OL after Week 1 & benching Glowinski. He's not afraid to make changes.
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where this has been under discussion for the last couple days now. See link. Daboll calling plays v. AZ? - ( New Window )
Post is fir the video
Saw that. Same video as in the other thread- just from Penik's twitter page as opposed to his YouTube.
Oh, I must have missed that in the other thread.
I think he gets stuck in a rut and doesn't have a feel for what is happening on the field. At times he lacks agressive calls.
I'm sure he develops the game plan. He obviously knows the plays and how to set up a drive. But in game he seems to lack killer instinct....just a fan's perspective