So Predictable

Though I was at the game last night, friends who watched it on NBC tell me that in the post-game studio, Reid’s play calling was so predictable – particularly the final two failed running plays of the night – Westbrook sweep for two yards, Westbrook off right tackle for no gain – - that Patrick and Collinsworth mocked Big Red because Tiki Barber was calling out what the plays were going to be on third and fourth before they were run.

 

Let me tell you how predictable Reid is.. so predictable that it was nearly a carbon copy of last year’s Giants-Eagles game at the Linc.

 

That game, of course, is known for Akers doinking a 63 yarder off the upright that would have tied it at the end of regulation. But what is often overlooked is the Eagles second to last possession of that game. I remember it as one of the worst clock management fiasco’s of Andy Reid’s tenure – which is saying something. But the playcalling was nearly exactly as we saw last night. No wonder Tiki and the Giants knew what was coming.

 

I looked up the exact play by play from last year

 

1st and 10 from Giatns 48 with 3:11 to go – Bucky runs up the middle for 5 yards

2nd-5, NYG43 2:55     B. Westbrook rushed to the right for no gain

3rd-5, NYG43 2:19     B. Westbrook rushed to the left for 1 yard loss

4th-6, NYG44   1:57     D. McNabb incomplete pass down the middle

 

Putting aside the terrible clock management – pass happy Reid decides to run the ball 3 straight times to take the clock under 2:00 and wastes the 2 minute warning for his defense!?!?

 

Even last year, Westbrook couldn’t gain a yard or two or 3 when they needed it most. So last night is no surprise.

 

Seriously, since all the Philly media that will have an opportunity to ask Reid questions at today’s press conference were at the game last night, who will know/ask about Tiki was calling all the Eagles plays? Who in the media will call Reid out on it?

 

I wish predications about Marty taking over the playcalling in the wake of last night’s final drive fiasco were correct, but that his not the history of Reid and this team. Reid will always be involved in calling the plays…to the detriment of the offense. (and how ridiculous is it that you can’t get a straight answer from the head coach about who is actually and in the end calling the offensive plays).