Because 3rd and 17 is a better scenario than 2nd and 27.
3rd and 17 your coaches expect you to keep it in front of you and make the play.
How dumb are we declining another 10 yards when this team gives up long 3rd down conversions. Give me 2nd and 27 all day long.
Need a lot more blitzes if we’re going with three linemen. Not a huge fan of the strategy as our d-line had been a strength. All would be fine if we could move the ball though.
Normally, yes. With this team - I'm not sure the stats would show that this season.