So, edelman was nine feet ahead of two defenders, one of whom was coming at an angle from the right, so he could definitely see the ball. Edelman stopped, turned around, ran back 9 ft. and pushed that guy away from the ball, the one that was nine feet behind him looking towards the ball. hmmm
If you would like a physics lesson, PM me and I will help you out. Until then, I am done with this conversation as I just checked, and I have lost 3 IQ points discussing this with you.