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Risky? In terms of turnover %? The turnover % on that call is very small.
Well, I'd venture keeping it on the ground is smaller. And, that Seattle would have been successful.
Well, risky in terms of that's where a large number of players are. Linemen could stick their hands up and linebackers are all hanging around there.
Bottom line for me is that Seattle did not execute the play very well, and the defender guessed right and made a remarkable play: even the fact that the defender actually intercepted the ball rather than knocking it down shows a really good understanding of the situation at that very moment, especially for a rookie: Chapeau!
At least that game explained why Pete Carroll is the former NE coach and Little Bill is the current one. Cousin Pete was outsmarted big time. And Malcolm Butler should be pictured on a postage stamp.Remember back around game 3 when the same sports press was speculating about Brady being washed up and the Patriot Dynasty dead? That looks pretty stupid in retrospect, wouldn't you say? Try not to let them tell you what to think.
It is hilarious to me those posting here who think they know the better play to run under those circumstances: let me know what NFL team you have coached to a Superbowl victory, and then I would consider your opinion on that.
Hmm... I thought they had 2 timeouts left.
For those interested in seeing the field angle view of the play. This really shows the development in perfect detail. Hell of a play by the Butler kid. Also, note how Browner jams up Kersey to avoid letting him set the pick. Flawless execution by Browner and Butler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgloErF-H2c