The Tennessee Titans easily won their Week 4 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Their dominant performance in the first half ensured that they would win the game, 24-10.
However, there was something that many Titans fans were frustrated with during the game. The game was pretty much settled with the Titans playing a 4th-and-1 from Atlanta's 10-yard line. All they needed to do was kick the ball and they'd have a sure 17-point lead.
However, head coach Mike Vrabel took the aggressive route and made a play to extend their run and get a new set of downs. The Falcons defended well and avoided a cheeky play, keeping the match within two touchdowns.
Both fans and pundits questioned Vrabel's decision-making at that point, seeing his aggression as greed for the game-winning touchdown.
Article Continues BelowThe 44-year-old head coach didn't try to make excuses for his failures. He raised his hands and admitted his mistake.
“Given the opportunity, I think probably the proper decision – not knowing if you’re going to get it – is to go up three scores,” Vrabel said, per Titans Online's Jim Wyatt. “That’s how it goes. (You) make a decision that is decisive. I always think we’re going to get it when we go for it.
“If I get the chance to do it again, like everybody else, just be better and go up three scores. I just wanted to put the game away.”
Their next match is also an interesting one against the Buffalo Bills. Titans Nation will be hopeful that their head coach won't greedily chase for the TD again and do only the things that can help them win football games.