Official discussion thread on Andy’s late game conservative play calling

[BigRedChief]

It’s a continuing thing from Philly. Why can’t he learn or change?

I and the Chief fans I was with were so pissed off at Andy being conservative again at the end of the game. 2 and 6. You get the 1st down. That’s it, game over. I would be trusting Mahomes to get 6 yards in two tries over trusting our defense.

Almost burned us again just last week. Came close to blowing a another game with conservative play calling.

Come on Andy, your a HOF coach but it’s time to rethink this late game conservative strategy. Trust in Mahomes to get it done.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

There’s blame to go all around.

Execution wasn’t good late. I think this team desperately needs rest and healing. Hopefully they figure out how to attack things over the bye and come out strong.

[SupDock]

All of these things can be true, and perhaps last night wasn't on Andy, but the point still stands that he needs to look a little closer at closing out games

We also need to give Mahomes more time

Last night the altitude and state of the field was playing a huge role. Players were gassed. On the last drive players were struggling to get on the defensive side of the ball before the snap

[Warrick]

Originally Posted by O.city

It's time to invest some resources in the interior of the OL and get some good players in there.

I'm good with this approach, he definitely needs more time to throw. When you see your QB backpedaling with no pocket time and time again, yet still making spectacular throws, you have to address the issue.

[Beef Supreme]

We need to draft some fatties.

[FloridaMan88]

A third string RB, Darrel Williams was basically the Chiefs' featured player on offense... running and on screen plays on 6 of the 9 downs during those last two drives (before the kneel down drive).

Darrel Williams played well last night, but an offense featuring Kelce, Watkins, Hardman, etc and of course the MVP at QB can't find a more creative/aggressive way to get yardage AND keep the clock moving in that situation?

[notorious]

It’s happened for 20 ****ing years with multiple QBs. Stop citing last night to defend Reid.

[Jerm]

I just don't get running one option routes in these late game scenarios, makes zero sense...give Pat options.

Just classic Andy overthinking himself, Kelce was unstoppable the entire 2nd half...feed him the damn ball.

[KCUnited]

The entire offense looked shaky, especially in the 4th. I feel it's a combo of execution and mindset. Those last drives, it was like the coaches and players lost all confidence in the oline to be able to get the ball down the field so they just turtled up and held on.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by notorious

It’s happened for 20 ****ing years with multiple QBs. Stop citing last night to defend Reid.

Are we really going to pretend Andy hasn't won way more games than he lost though? You guys act like he is Freddie Kitchens or something.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Are we really going to pretend Andy hasn't won way more games than he lost though?

Not in the postseason.

[The Franchise]

I honestly think the field had a lot to do with it.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Are we really going to pretend Andy hasn't won way more games than he lost though? You guys act like he is Freddie Kitchens or something.

I love Andy. Said it a million times. He has the ability to put clown shoes on the best.

It doesn’t cover his horrific warts. There is a reason he hasn’t won a title and history agrees he won’t with the Chiefs.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Are we really going to pretend Andy hasn't won way more games than he lost though? You guys act like he is Freddie Kitchens or something.

My biggest issue with it is that it relies on our weakness (defense) rather than our strength (offense). Yes, you could argue that the field conditions played a role last night, and the OL certainly wasn't giving Patrick much time to work. But still - we're up by 15 in the 3rd quarter and we're already going into a shell. That seems...extreme. And he does it frequently.

[Warrick]

Andy needs to take a page from Dick Vermeil's strategic play calling and step on the gas, and leave your opponents in the dust.

[old_geezer]

Originally Posted by DaFace

My biggest issue with it is that it relies on our weakness (defense) rather than our strength (offense). Yes, you could argue that the field conditions played a role last night, and the OL certainly wasn't giving Patrick much time to work. But still - we're up by 15 in the 3rd quarter and we're already going into a shell. That seems...extreme. And he does it frequently.

This is pretty much me. I lost track of the times I thought (or blurted out loud) to myself last night during the 4th quarter; "Damn, the offense is playing scared. Attack, dammit, attack!".