I vote reverse. Hernandez in the backfield, pitch sweep left to him then he pitches on a delay to Edelman going end around. The pitch to Hernandez sends the D-line running sideways instead of pursuing up field, Gronk lines up as right TE, motions to the left side, fakes a block, then pulls right to take out the D-end with reverse pursuit obligations. 22 yard gain. Book it.
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What's the most unusual play the Patriots run on Sunday?
Started by simplyeric, Jan 31 2012 09:00 AM
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 07:40 AM
Salva135, on 01 February 2012 - 12:33 AM, said:
Hopefully none of the above, we beat them straight up running our normal offense. Not interested in having to rely on any high-risk, high-reward gadgets in the Super Bowl.
Ah the old "Welker Option Route" trick!
Honestly, I do kindof want to see at least one actually unusual play. possibly early in the second half, if only because I think that would mean that Belichick/Brady are trying to take advantage of a situation where the Giants have keyed in on something because we're beating them with it. Like, if BJ-GE is having good success marching us down the field, then that would mean that a flea-flicker might catch them totally keying on the run. Or, a fake punt because the Giants will assume we'd play it safe to just protect a lead with field position. Something like that.
(note: those are not predictions or anything, it's just a thought process)
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 09:52 PM
simplyeric, on 01 February 2012 - 07:40 AM, said:
Ah the old "Welker Option Route" trick!
Honestly, I do kindof want to see at least one actually unusual play. possibly early in the second half, if only because I think that would mean that Belichick/Brady are trying to take advantage of a situation where the Giants have keyed in on something because we're beating them with it. Like, if BJ-GE is having good success marching us down the field, then that would mean that a flea-flicker might catch them totally keying on the run. Or, a fake punt because the Giants will assume we'd play it safe to just protect a lead with field position. Something like that.
(note: those are not predictions or anything, it's just a thought process)
Honestly, I do kindof want to see at least one actually unusual play. possibly early in the second half, if only because I think that would mean that Belichick/Brady are trying to take advantage of a situation where the Giants have keyed in on something because we're beating them with it. Like, if BJ-GE is having good success marching us down the field, then that would mean that a flea-flicker might catch them totally keying on the run. Or, a fake punt because the Giants will assume we'd play it safe to just protect a lead with field position. Something like that.
(note: those are not predictions or anything, it's just a thought process)
I'm not against any play when the situation calls for it, but some of the options are plays from desperate teams or teams that feel they need to use such gadget plays to overcome a perceived disadvantage. I'd rather we just beat them with great play-calling.
Edited by Salva135, 01 February 2012 - 09:52 PM.
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 10:52 PM
Hook and motherfucking ladder. Brady to Welker who flips to a streaking Ocho for 6.
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 11:07 PM
If you believe the NY and national media, probably a victory formation kneel.
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 11:18 PM
Goal-line situation with the Patriots up 10, it's 3rd and 1 and it's a traditional goal-line formation with Vince Wilfork lined up as a FB with BJGE right behind him. The ball is snapped, Brady fakes the fullback dive, it's playaction and the defense quickly scrambles around to find Gronk and Hernandez and misses Vince Wilfork running to the flat to catch a TD from Brady, cementing his Superbowl MVP with 1.5 sacks and 1 receiving TD.
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 11:48 PM
I really hope the Patriots never throw the ball at Wilfork. That scares the fuck out of me.
Moreover, I don't want Wilfork playing ONE SNAP on offense; I remember what happened to Seymour.
Moreover, I don't want Wilfork playing ONE SNAP on offense; I remember what happened to Seymour.
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 01:31 PM
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Ira (Newton)
Great job this week Mike. Do you envision the Pats will do anything difference this week, specifically in the form of trick plays? I'm calling it now - Solder scores a TD.
Mike Reiss
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Ira, we have your prediction on the record. I do think there are wrinkles like that in the plan, which could be tapped if the situation presents itself. Solder is a good one.
Great job this week Mike. Do you envision the Pats will do anything difference this week, specifically in the form of trick plays? I'm calling it now - Solder scores a TD.
Mike Reiss
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Ira, we have your prediction on the record. I do think there are wrinkles like that in the plan, which could be tapped if the situation presents itself. Solder is a good one.
Edited by E5 Yaz, 02 February 2012 - 01:32 PM.
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 02:51 PM
A little off-topic, but I saw on ESPN something about (I had it muted and was only half paying attention) which is more likely: a BJGE fumble or an OchoCinco catch. I thought this somewhat hilarious.
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 03:11 PM
CaptainLaddie, on 01 February 2012 - 11:48 PM, said:
Moreover, I don't want Wilfork playing ONE SNAP on offense; I remember what happened to Seymour.
I hear this from time to time and I don't really see it; I just don't see how the chance of injury on a per play basis is all that different for a player playing on the other side of the ball. Seymour got hurt playing offense but that's just a coincidence as far as I can tell.
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 10:45 AM
I predidct a direct snap th Hernandez with Brady doing the "OMG the ball went over my head" fake, Hernandez takes it around the strong side with Mankins and Gronk blocking, gains a shit ton of yards, Mankins kills a cornerback.
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 01:52 PM
I had a dream last night.
Under a minute, pats up by 3 but backed up on their own 1, Brady throws away three incompletes from the endZone just to kill another 10-12 seconds, and then an intentional safety to stay up by 1 and punt the ball away. Everyone's head is exploding by the shear brutal genius of Belichick but also the huge risk. The dream ends with the pats safety-punt, 20 seconds left....
Under a minute, pats up by 3 but backed up on their own 1, Brady throws away three incompletes from the endZone just to kill another 10-12 seconds, and then an intentional safety to stay up by 1 and punt the ball away. Everyone's head is exploding by the shear brutal genius of Belichick but also the huge risk. The dream ends with the pats safety-punt, 20 seconds left....
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 01:55 PM
simplyeric, on 05 February 2012 - 01:52 PM, said:
I had a dream last night.
Under a minute, pats up by 3 but backed up on their own 1, Brady throws away three incompletes from the endZone just to kill another 10-12 seconds, and then an intentional safety to stay up by 1 and punt the ball away. Everyone's head is exploding by the shear brutal genius of Belichick but also the huge risk. The dream ends with the pats safety-punt, 20 seconds left....
Under a minute, pats up by 3 but backed up on their own 1, Brady throws away three incompletes from the endZone just to kill another 10-12 seconds, and then an intentional safety to stay up by 1 and punt the ball away. Everyone's head is exploding by the shear brutal genius of Belichick but also the huge risk. The dream ends with the pats safety-punt, 20 seconds left....
Pretty sure I would have an aneurysm.
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 02:01 PM
simplyeric, on 05 February 2012 - 01:52 PM, said:
I had a dream last night.
Under a minute, pats up by 3 but backed up on their own 1, Brady throws away three incompletes from the endZone just to kill another 10-12 seconds, and then an intentional safety to stay up by 1 and punt the ball away. Everyone's head is exploding by the shear brutal genius of Belichick but also the huge risk. The dream ends with the pats safety-punt, 20 seconds left....
Under a minute, pats up by 3 but backed up on their own 1, Brady throws away three incompletes from the endZone just to kill another 10-12 seconds, and then an intentional safety to stay up by 1 and punt the ball away. Everyone's head is exploding by the shear brutal genius of Belichick but also the huge risk. The dream ends with the pats safety-punt, 20 seconds left....
If they want to kill clock there, why not three runs?
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 02:04 PM
loshjott, on 05 February 2012 - 02:01 PM, said:
If they want to kill clock there, why not three runs?
Because they don't want to get tackled in the end zone for a safety. Oh wait....
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 02:10 PM
This....
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The New England Patriots employed an unusual variant of the play in their 2007 NFL divisional playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Strictly speaking, the play, which the Patriots called "Double Pop,"[6] was actually areverse Statue of Liberty play, in that the run, not the pass, was the fake element. Center Dan Koppen faked a direct snap to Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, causing the defense to move to stop the run; meanwhile, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who received the football, faked an over-the-head snap, and held the Statue of Liberty pose with his back to the defense before turning around and throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Wes Welker in the back of the end zone.
Edited by bsj, 05 February 2012 - 02:12 PM.
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 02:25 PM
EddieYost, on 05 February 2012 - 02:04 PM, said:
Because they don't want to get tackled in the end zone for a safety. Oh wait....
If the safety happens on second down, that's a few extra seconds, and, chance of a fumble.
It was a Jim-Beam-and-burlesque inspired dream. What can I say?
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 02:38 PM
I'm changing my vote to a fake punt, from about midfield on a 4th and medium. Mesko acts like he's going to punt it, then rolls to his left and takes off with it.
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 02:51 PM
simplyeric, on 05 February 2012 - 02:25 PM, said:
If the safety happens on second down, that's a few extra seconds, and, chance of a fumble.
It was a Jim-Beam-and-burlesque inspired dream. What can I say?
It was a Jim-Beam-and-burlesque inspired dream. What can I say?
Fair enough.
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 04:12 PM
I expect Julian Edelman to throw a pass today...end around or reverse, he goes deep to Ocho or Hernandez.
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