Fourth and one, game on the line, you need a yard. Three feet. 36 inches.
In today’s NFL that’s easily converted, where it’s the much-debated “Tush Push,” a standard QB sneak, or handing it off to your running back and letting him plow ahead.
That’s not the case for the Pittsburgh Steelers under third-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
By now, you’ve all see the dreaded 4th and 1 play call from the Steelers on Sunday in Houston against the Texans trailing 16-6.
After picking up 17 yards on a 3rd and 18, the Steelers decided to call timeout to get a proper spotting of the football.