We were actually better at that today. There were at least 2 (maybe 3) times where we were in 3rd and long and we threw it past the markers and got first downs. The only time we didn't was when we were around our 15. I get not wanting to force it on 3rd and long deep in your own territory, not risking a turnover or a sack which backs up the punter and gives the opponent even better field position.
yes. if the defense makes a change i want the offense to react to it and not fall into a predictable play call that gets read like a book.