Re: Fins at Pats Game Day

by mercury22nathan Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:17 pm

The timing of Schooler’s sprint suggests that New England knew exactly when Miami long snapper Blake Ferguson would release the ball and designed its field goal block as a sneak attack to take advantage. As former longtime NFL kicker Shayne Graham told Yahoo Sports on Monday, “Obviously they saw something on film where they were able to time it perfectly. That’s the only way you’d be able to practice that.”

ESPN’s Pat McAfee, a former Indianapolis Colts punter and holder, offered further insight during his Monday show, pointing out that Bailey turns his head to ask Sanders if he’s ready and then takes a deep breath before the ball is snapped. McAfee suggested that Bill Belichick could have picked up on that tell during Bailey’s four seasons as the punter and holder with the Patriots from 2019-2022.

“Bill Belichick probably watched in self-scout going, ‘How has nobody picked up on the fact that this guy does this?’” McAfee surmised.

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-patriots-innovative-field-goal-block-will-be-tough-to-imitate-214615736.html

like i said, a simple timing issue that Crossman didn't pick up on.

let me know when you want me to stop talking about this stupid FG block. Twisted Evil

by **JMP** Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:58 pm

Great post, merc. And just one more reason for me to be pissed off that Crossman is still the STs coach. Mad

by finfanatic Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:36 am

merc wrote:let me know when you want me to stop talking about this stupid FG block. Twisted Evil

I think that one play gave the Pats life. Make that FG andI think the Pats would have been utterly demoralized.

It just goes to show, "You have to be sound in all three facets of the game."

I always deliver that line in my best Ed Ogeron gruff deep Louisiana accent.

Laughing

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