Now we know: Reid called first half plays, Pederson second half

[wazu]

Since Pittsburgh!

Pederson: He will call plays. Had been calling plays for the 2d half of Chiefs games since the Steelers game.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 19, 2016

[wazu]

This is going to warrant some analysis.

[MIAdragon]

That makes zero sense, zero.

[Coochie liquor]

So Pederson ****ed us on the last drive?

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

That makes zero sense, zero.

Especially since we've sucked ass in the 2nd half recently, so this would be a pretty clear indicator that his playcalling sucks balls.

[Chief Northman]

Before everyone freaks out and points to how our second half offensive production over the winning streak was better than first half production - remember this:

Reid scripts a lot of plays. This is done purposefully to get a feel for defensive tendency so in order to be able to make effective adjustments in the 2nd half. I know many are wanting to lambaste Reid for the clock management debacle this past weekend (and his general tendency to be poor at it), but that debacle may have been more on Pederson than Reid if true. You could see Smith's frustrations with how long it was taking to get plays in....

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

So Pederson ****ed us on the last drive?

Yes, Philly media asked and he confirmed. I'm actually more interested in comparing results throughout the full season and postseason.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

Before everyone freaks out and points to how our second half offensive production over the winning streak was better than first half production - remember this:

Reid scripts a lot of plays. This is done purposefully to get a feel for defensive tendency so in order to be able to make effective adjustments in the 2nd half. I know many are wanting to lambaste Reid for the clock management debacle this past weekend (and his general tendency to be poor at it), but that debacle may have been more on Pederson than Reid if true. You could see Smith's frustrations with how long it was taking to get plays in....

Good points. I'm still interested in comparing, but it does require some context.

[xztop123]

There should be a no-huddle offense installed. Especially for blowout games where we are down 2 + touchdowns late in the game.

I have yet to ever see the team operate in no huddle since Reid has arrived.

[xztop123]

Also our opening drive offense seems to be very good. I'd bet it's one of the best in the league

[The Franchise]

So was Doug Pederson holding back our offense?

[Chief Northman]

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

That makes zero sense, zero.

Not really.
I've been part of coaching staffs where we had coordinators/play callers up top (booth) during the first half to get a better view/perspective of what opponent's are trying to do with personnel/formations based on what we scripted. Other coaches track tendency. At half, we would meet, discuss a few key considerations and tendencies, then the coordinator would be down on the sideline to not only call plays, but be present to reinforce the adjustments and technique considerations for the players.....

I am not saying the situation is similar, but, Reid could be setting up his offensive staff to track tendency through his scripted calls. Pederson could be the guy who analyzes the defensive tendency and then generates/decides on the best matchups/plays to use moving forward once situational defensive looks have been tested or revealed.

[Quesadilla Joe]

I didn't check yards or how many points were from the defense/ST's but...

1st half points scored since the Pitt game- 162
2nd half points scored since the Pitt game- 132

[Bowser]

That's.....strange

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

So was Doug Pederson holding back our offense?

If this is true, then absolutely.

How many times this season did the offense coming out firing on all cylinders in the first half, only to crawl into a shell of conservatism in the second half?