I don't understand how a pass gives them 3 possible plays and running only gives them 2. Also they took the time out after the miraculous catch.
The got the ball at the 5 with 1:06 and 1 timeout remaining. That is more than enough time to run 4 plays. Not having enough time should have never been a consideration.
If you’re thinking about the game coming down to those three plays, you can also piece together a case that second down is the best time to throw the ball. As Wilson took that fateful second-down snap, there were 26 seconds left and Seattle had one timeout. Let’s pretend for a moment that the Seahawks decide to run the ball on second down. If they don’t get it, they have to call timeout, probably with about 22 seconds left. That means they’re stuck passing on third down with virtually no chance of running the ball, because it would be too difficult to line up after a failed run.
On the other hand, by throwing on second down, you could get two cracks at running the football while providing some semblance of doubt for the Patriots. If Wilson’s pass on second down is incomplete (and he avoids a sack, which seems likely given his ability to scramble), the clock stops with something like 20 seconds to go. That means you can run the ball on third down, use your final timeout, and then run the ball again on fourth down. All three plays come with the possibility of either throwing or running, which prevents the Patriots from selling out against one particular type of play.
They ran the 2nd down with what.. 26 seconds left? If they run and get stuffed, there's probably 20-22 seconds. They'd probably have to call time out here to draw up a run. If they get stuffed again there might be 13-15 seconds to get the ball set, lines set, etc. Could be done but the timing is stupid tight.
From the Grantland article:
They were Lobs and Mathews pushed off on most of them. Fortunately for Mathews, the refs ate their whistle.
Gronk's early push off on Kam set the tone for what was permissible. If you are going to whine about Matthews then you need to whine about Gronk. But you won't do that.
You way of seeing things is very one sided; the Matthews "push off" is the only reason Seattle did anything but no discussion of the impact of losing players during the game. Or how Seattle lead 24-21 going into the final minutes and was @ the 1 yard line with 1:09 left in the game, 1 time out, and 3 downs. Heck, the box score shows Seattle ran efficiently against NE and had better average per play production. Where Seattle got beat was 3rd downs and not coming away with TDs in the red zone.
Basically NE is an awesome team and losing to a bad team late and almost lost (think of Lynch had kept his balance) but it has nothing to do with the other team did. The 160+ yards rushing and picking on a short corner was all luck. But everything NE did was skill and execution.
Got it.
The guy who made the Seahawks' dreadful play call blamed his wide receiver
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/2/...per-bowl-russell-wilson-interception-playcall
They had 1st and Goal at the 5 with 1:06 remaining and 1 timeout.
They ran Marshawn lynch to the 1 and that play ended with about 1:00 minute left. So it was 2nd and goal from the 1 with 1:00 min and 1 timeout. They let the clock run down to the 26 and ran their 2nd down play. They still could have run a 2nd, 3rd and 4th down play with 26 seconds left and one timeout.
run, timeout, pass, run. 3 plays. either way it was silly to throw inside like that, but thats just me on monday. I would have kicked the fg also right before half, sometimes your right, sometimes your wrong.
This is why I'm glad Seattle Lost. Talk about a classless organization.
This is why I'm glad Seattle Lost. Talk about a classless organization.
He's not the only one to have said the same thing.
only excuse for the last play is if someone in ownership told them they couldn't run cause it would have made lynch too expensive to sign for next year.
This from a related article...too funny for words...
Not sure if the guy is more bummed they lost or that he has to leave the stadium in that outfit
Now there's an interesting question. If Seattle hangs on to their bandwagon fans for ten more years are they still bandwagon? :hmm:
If I were on here like Packers fans a couple weeks ago crying about penalties and how the better team lost etc, that would be acting like a sore loser. I haven't complained about penalties or lack thereof. The Patriots played better for more of the game. Hence the win. The Patriots were still beatable though, and Seattle failed to capitalize on the chances they had.
I still have no respect for the Patriots as an organization, and I fail to see why the fact that they scored more points yesterday means I should.
Gronk's early push off on Kam set the tone for what was permissible. If you are going to whine about Matthews then you need to whine about Gronk. But you won't do that.
You way of seeing things is very one sided; the Matthews "push off" is the only reason Seattle did anything but no discussion of the impact of losing players during the game. Or how Seattle lead 24-21 going into the final minutes and was @ the 1 yard line with 1:09 left in the game, 1 time out, and 3 downs. Heck, the box score shows Seattle ran efficiently against NE and had better average per play production. Where Seattle got beat was 3rd downs and not coming away with TDs in the red zone.
Basically NE is an awesome team and losing to a bad team late and almost lost (think of Lynch had kept his balance) but it has nothing to do with the other team did. The 160+ yards rushing and picking on a short corner was all luck. But everything NE did was skill and execution.
Got it.
This is why I'm glad Seattle Lost. Talk about a classless organization.
sports page in my paper today had a guy saying that for this NFL season the chances of completing a slant pass from 1 yard out had a higher success rate vs running it in
It wasn't a 100% great pass, but coach and receiver are much higher on the list, they combine for 95% of the blame and wilson gets at most the remaining 5.
At the moment he threw, if he would have pulled it down there was enough of a hole by the left guard he could have probably run through the line and scored.