The kicking game...

[freescooter]

Nor from beyond the 40. he simply isn't accurate at that range. I generally assume when a team is on offense that they are trying to make a first down/score except in very limited situations like the final seconds of the half or the game tied or down by a couple...I don't think, actually, I hope it wasn't the case that we ran a play intending to set up a field goal at that point of the game. For what its worth, the angle is much less at 46 yards than it is from 16, as well. The kid has a strong but not particularly accurate leg from beyond the 40. Given that, I agree though that it needs to be part of the strategic thinking that goes into play calling. It also needs to be considered when deciding when to go and when to kick. though I guess on 4th & 15 at the 29 your options are pretty limited. take the 25% chance of a getting 3 or the really low percentage play of getting 15 is pretty much a simple choice. 4th & 4 though it would be interesting to see what the call would be.