Heartbreak City: Redskins-Saints Postgame Thread

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Paul missed the block. Which brings me to this question. Why is he playing fullback anyway and why isn't there a true fullback on the roster? Which would tell me trying to push guys off the line on a 3rd and short isn't what we do well. Especially when guys are playing hurt. It was just a dumb ass call, there's no defending it. It wasn't even full yard, it was half a yard.

Callahan. He has the pedigree, the look, praise around the league but imo our run problems started when he came aboard. I like Callahan and want him vs not wanting him ... but I do put about half the blame for our run problems on him. And our run problems are our biggest holdback on offense these past 3-4 years. The problem is significant.

Gruden has repeatedly said Callahan has a say in game planning/play calling, especially on run plays. Gruden, speaking in broad terms and not to any one play, has said sometimes in a game he will ask Callahan for his best run play in that situation. I imagine on crucial 3rd and 1s, Callahan has a say or may even get to pick the type of run play. Gruden decides to run it, Callahan decides what run to call.

Good for Gruden to not say it (if true) but I wouldnt be surprised Callahan called the run play to the right on that 3rd and 1.