Stupidest play call in the history of the NFL

[Kevin Greene]

Here on the Huddle we're taught in every post-game conference and gameday thread by some folks that it's not about the play call, it's about the players executing. Shula is just peaches and cream as an OC but Cam is the problem because he doesn't execute the plays.

 

It's interesting to see how just about 0 people have blamed Wilson for a poor decision or terrible throw.

 

Coaches are supposed to put their players in a position to succeed.

Not so much on the INT.

[Mr. Scot]

Hearing Carroll on NFLN, I'm more and more convinced that is was the worst call ever, but it was an even worse placed ball. Once you saw the recievers get jammed up at the line, you either have to take off and hope someone gets open or throw it out of bounds... But again, that's why they play call was so bad... You dont have much room to get outside, so do you take a sack or throw it?

Carroll even just said the other rationale behind it was that if they ran and were stopped, they would have to use the timeout. So, of they pass it, they at least "stop the clock." That is awfully naive of him...

 

Might have also helped if they hadn't blown a time out for a stupid reason (not watching the play clock) just prior to that.

[pstall]

Seattle was on their own 25 or so at the half with 31 seconds and score a td when many were thinking fg.

They felt like they were dialed in on play calls.

[Mr. Scot]

I could see Bevell losing his job over this.

 

Objectively speaking, he probably shouldn't, but I could see it happening.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

I could see Bevell losing his job over this.

 

Objectively speaking, he probably shouldn't, but I could see it happening.

Maybe they'll ask for permission to speak with Shula?

[TylerDurden]

I think they'll just wait and let it blow over... From listening to Carroll, Bevell, and Wilson, there seems to be a question as to who actually called it.

I think what put Bevell in danger more than the actual call is the stuff he said about Lockette afterwards.

[Brooklyn Bully]

Wilson said it was "partially his fault" in an interview. A linebacker (forget who) went on and on about, "When you have a guy like Marshawn Lynch ...".

 

Pretty sure it was ALL Bevell.

[TylerDurden]

Yeah, it was Bruce Irvin that said Lynch was the best back in the league. I felt his pain listening to his responses. He said he will probably lock himself in a room for two weeks.

[JawnyBlaze]

Unbelievable. Probably was trying to give Wilson the glory instead of focusing on feeding the beast.

 

And yeah, worst call in SB history.

 

That's exactly what crossed my mind when it happened.  "Carroll's trying to get Wilson the MVP award and it backfired."  That's what happens when the game is on the line and you put the ball in Wilson's hands instead of Beastmode.

 

[teeray]

I get why people are questioning the call. I agree.

But the Hawks had the look they wanted. 9/10 times that would be a TD. Just a great play by the defender and a perfectly timed break on the ball and other WR missed

[Pondmanmark]

                                                                       

 

 

                                                                     

 

                                                         

                                                                           

 

Enough said.....Dynasty my ASS !!!  Best Defense ever...HA !

 

Hurry up Fraiser comes on in 10 minutes, you can still catch the reruns.

 

So Lynch...they believe in you enough to offer HUGE contract extension...but not enough to gain 1 FUGGN yard to win the Superbowl.......Go Figure    

 

 

                                                                                                       

[Chaos]

All i kept thinking when the brawl broke out at the end was "u mad?"

[DamnItJake!]

I am open.. throw it to me!.. wait I am on the 1 yd line with Lynch..someone paying off a bet!

[Mr. Scot]

I think they'll just wait and let it blow over... From listening to Carroll, Bevell, and Wilson, there seems to be a question as to who actually called it.

I think what put Bevell in danger more than the actual call is the stuff he said about Lockette afterwards.

 

That's what I mean.

 

if it were just the call, you can get past that (though a lot of fans won't).

 

Blaming your player, though?