seadog Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Seems as though Chan likes to kickoff when we win coin tosses(which it seems we do alot), putting the defense on the field first and offense first possesion of second half. As we have been down early in the last two games should we let our hot offense go out first and try score early and give us a boost? The first possesion of second half has been good for coming back, but that can't happen every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Kickoff. It's worked so far. Plus, I love knowing that we get the ball at halftime, regardless of the scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Seems as though Chan likes to kickoff when we win coin tosses(which it seems we do alot), putting the defense on the field first and offense first possesion of second half. As we have been down early in the last two games should we let our hot offense go out first and try score early and give us a boost? The first possesion of second half has been good for coming back, but that can't happen every week. He defers...like every coach does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I like how deferring allows you to strategize at the end of the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I love to know that the team will get the ball at the start of the 3rd QTR. If you're behind, it's the drive you need to keep it close, if you're ahead, a good drive can kill the opposition. Always defer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Seems as though Chan likes to kickoff when we win coin tosses(which it seems we do alot), putting the defense on the field first and offense first possesion of second half. As we have been down early in the last two games should we let our hot offense go out first and try score early and give us a boost? The first possesion of second half has been good for coming back, but that can't happen every week. I think Chan should defer this week (it is the logical thing to do, Captain) and see what happens. If we let the Bengals score on their first drive and the offense comes out flat again, I think he should reconsider for at least some of the future games. Our defense has more veterans, while our offense is more young guys. See if they'd settle in and focus better if they get the chance to go first. That's just me, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I like to defer... can't argue with the results thus far. But it gives you that extra possession once you get a feel for the game. I think it's more valuable than the possession to start the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayD Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 He defers...like every coach does. Not a true statement most coaches don't defer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twist_to_open Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Defer. Always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Defer I like getting the ball after half..if your up great and if your down can be huge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I love to know that the team will get the ball at the start of the 3rd QTR. If you're behind, it's the drive you need to keep it close, if you're ahead, a good drive can kill the opposition. Always defer. I like to defer... can't argue with the results thus far. But it gives you that extra possession once you get a feel for the game. I think it's more valuable than the possession to start the game. I wholeheartedly agree with these sentiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Defer I like getting the ball after half..if your up great and if your down can be huge If you like getting the ball after the half why wouldn't you chose to kickoff rather than defer? As the other team can chose kickoff when you defer and you would not be getting the ball after the half... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGeorgiaBillsFan Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) If you like getting the ball after the half why wouldn't you chose to kickoff rather than defer? As the other team can chose kickoff when you defer and you would not be getting the ball after the half... Incorrect. When a team defers, that means they defer their option until the second half, not that they defer their option to the other team. At half time, the deferring team then can choose to either kick off or receive. I played in a HS game once where we deferred and they chose to kick off. They were really pissed when they had to kick it off again at halftime. Likewise, if they do not defer, they get the option to kick or receive in the first half, and the other team gets the same option in the second half. So were they to choose to kick, the other team would get their option at halftime and would force them to kick off again. And then someone would lose their job. Edited October 2, 2011 by SouthGeorgiaBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Seems as though Chan likes to kickoff when we win coin tosses(which it seems we do alot), putting the defense on the field first and offense first possesion of second half. As we have been down early in the last two games should we let our hot offense go out first and try score early and give us a boost? The first possesion of second half has been good for coming back, but that can't happen every week. Always receive, the team needs to be in attack from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) I would always prefer to defer. Shut down their first drive and score immediately. Demoralize the other team right off the bat and get the ball to begin the 3rd quarter. But that's just me. Edited October 2, 2011 by Pilsner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I think every coach likes to get the ball to start the 2nd half and so do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Granted, it may have been tough to find because "defer" is spelled "differ" in the title, but this is only a couple of days old: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/136124-if-we-win-the-toss-do-we-differ/page__p__2267004__hl__defer__fromsearch__1#entry2267004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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