I don't think the 3rd and 7+ is as bad as you think. It may not be what you (or any of us want) but my point as been the massive overreaction to what is happening in 3rd and long (traditionally defined as 7 or more yards). People wanted him fired, people called him stupid, retarded, no b@lls, a coward. They'd second guess and say he should do things are are not part of the Fangio philosophy.
3rd and long under Morris is middle of the pack, not great but not bottom 5 and he needs to get fired. And 3rd and 6 or less is better than the 3rd and 7 or more. However, I don't think it is a huge enough difference for the level of hate Morris gets.
2021-23
3rd and 6 or less is 11th
3rd and 7+ is 14th
3rd and 1 (a yard short) is 21st
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