Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Yes, Tomlin shows a lot of flux on being aggressive & non-aggressive. If you really think your team can make even 50% of 2 pointers given current personnel, you should go for it every time.It's true, but I also heard a mention on a RotoViz podcast a few weeks ago that the way that Tomlin had been going about the 2-pt conversions all year was fairly haphazard, so not necessarily taking advantage of the probabilities. So it wouldn't surprise me if Tomlin does not have an overarching strategy.zftcg said:Well, part of being aggressive on two-pointers has been a lack of faith in his various kickers. But yeah, if you assume that coaches with job security are more likely to make those unconventional* calls, it would make sense that Tomlin, who has more job security that any coach this side of Bill Belichick, would be more aggressive.Steeler said:The Tomlin thing at the end of the game is even more puzzling when you consider how aggressive he has been throughout the season. Going for two so frequently, multiple attempts on 4th down, etc. I like him being aggressive but I always assumed it was because the numbers backed up his decisions. Now it looks like he is just shooting from the hip.
* Was about to say "risky" calls, but of course in many cases going against the CW actually reduces your risk. It's like when Rivera rejected the "Riverboat Ron" nickname and said he should be called "Analytical Ron", which was more accurate if far less aesthetically pleasing.
Though they also mentioned in the game yesterday that Tomlin was not going for 2 much when Roethlisberger wasn't playing. So if that is true, then it probably makes some sense, since with Ben in, that offense probably has a high chance of conversions over time.