Better Quote by Matt Cassel
“There are definitely times when taking a sack is a better play than doing something else and trying to make a play when something is not there.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN NFL Analyst, 2015
Sometimes retreating or changing tactics yields better results than forcing a play that isn’t viable.
In simple terms: Know when to step back and adjust.
Key Takeaway
Adapt strategy, don’t force outcomes.
Themes
strategy
flexibility
decision making
sports
Mood
analytical
motivational
Type
strategic
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- football game
- business negotiations
- personal goals
- project planning
Key Concepts
opportunity cost
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you clung to a failing plan?
- How do you balance patience with action?
A Different Perspective
Over‑cautious retreats may miss rare opportunities.
![“You'll have games where you're out there a long time. Being able to go through that and not get stiff was a good thing for me, ... As I went along, it felt better, and on that last play [a nifty move to his right and a throw across his body for the final out in the seventh] had a lot of body…” quote by Nomar Garciaparra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f84/nomar-garciaparra-29797_able_you-ll-have-games-where-you-re-out-there_863431.jpg)
