Trying to win time of possession is dumb and stupid

Feb 19 2018 by Cat Scratch Reader

 

Controlling the clock is a pillar of many NFL coaches’ philosophies. It’s a shame it doesn’t actually matter.

Establishing the run and controlling the clock are central tenets among coaching staffs throughout the NFL. A couple of weeks ago, we looked at how establishing the run and being successful with it really doesn’t affect wins and losses. Now we’re going to look at time of possession and why worrying about it is a total waste of time.

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