Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Sometime ago, i heard a discussion about why we had Mitch kicking to the goal line. What i recall was that catching a ball somewhere between the 2 yd line and goal line gives some uncertainty to the KOR, and makes him wonder whether to run it out our let it go thru EZ. I can see the thinking there, but did that ever happen? Not as i can recall.
And another vote for ST coach most conservative in the league. Wonder why kyle never has leaned on him to shake things up a bit?
Totally. It's something to keep an eye on. Every Sunday you see highlights of teams at least attempting some deceptive ST plays and creativity. Hightower hasn't attempted a single thing in 4 years and leans on safe fair catchers like Trent Taylor and Richie James instead of potential playmakers like Pettis, Reed or Mostert. Aiyuk and Deebo are also game breaking returners. Benjamin had that ability and now Austin and Nelson do too. Let's see if Hightower goes another direction this year or remains organic vanilla.
As to your kickoff point, it also puts unnecessary risk to your gunners like T.Moore and Mostert. Why risk injuries behind this defense if you're going to be ultra conservative on your own punt returns?
Odd decisions. I don't get it.
[ Edited by NCommand on Aug 20, 2020 at 9:29 AM ]