I like the refinement on the direct snap 2pt play

[QuantumMechanic]

Here's a comparison between the SB38 and SB51 versions:
Patriots two-point conversion deja vu

One thing that stood out to me was that in SB38 they snapped it (slightly) diagonally so the ball went straight to Faulk.

But in SB51 they snapped it straight back to Brady and White had to lean over and extend his arms and grab the ball right in front of Brady.

I thought that was a nice touch that may have made it look more like an actual bad snap.

 

[Kontradiction]

And you know they got that right in practice all the time, too. If there was only one time in practice where White was just a second late, causing an errant snap, Belichick wouldn't have run that play.

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

And you know they got that right in practice all the time, too. If there was only one time in practice where White was just a second late, causing an errant snap, Belichick wouldn't have run that play.

Actually, the opposite happened. The snap went over Brady's head in practice and they didn't run it again. The coaching staff has a ton of trust in them calling that failed play in such a critical moment in the actual game.

Regards,
Chris

 

[farn]

Just one of the many "this has to go our way or we lose" plays IN that fabulous game. Couldn't have dreamed 14-15-16 would be this great after all the good fortune at the beginning of TB's career.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Here's a comparison between the SB38 and SB51 versions:
Patriots two-point conversion deja vu

One thing that stood out to me was that in SB38 they snapped it (slightly) diagonally so the ball went straight to Faulk.

But in SB51 they snapped it straight back to Brady and White had to lean over and extend his arms and grab the ball right in front of Brady.

I thought that was a nice touch that may have made it look more like an actual bad snap.

I agree. They did adjust the snap. No stone left unturned and no detail too small with that team.

I'll be the Saturday night dooch and ask....Why? Why screw with it? BB can't possibly be paranoid that some DC will sniff out a play that was run 13 years ago?

Or is he......?

 

[neuronet]

And you know they got that right in practice all the time, too. If there was only one time in practice where White was just a second late, causing an errant snap, Belichick wouldn't have run that play.

Patriots Botched James White Two-Point Play In Final Super Bowl Practice

 

[Kontradiction]

Actually, the opposite happened. The snap went over Brady's head in practice and they didn't run it again. The coaching staff has a ton of trust in them calling that failed play in such a critical moment in the actual game.

Regards,
Chris

Patriots Botched James White Two-Point Play In Final Super Bowl Practice

Thanks. Hadn't read that. It's a departure from the status quo.

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Thanks. Hadn't read that. It's a departure from the status quo.

On a related note, the MMQB interview with Brady is a good listen. Part 1 is the SB breakdown. Brady goes into great detail on that and a lot of plays. He also mentions how in 2014 a backshoulder throw to LaFell failed in practice, then worked perfectly that Sunday in Green Bay. Brady recounts how LaFell said after the practice miscue, "I think we need to work on that" and Brady replied, "No, we're good."

Regards,
Chris

 

[RobertWeathers]

On a related note, the MMQB interview with Brady is a good listen. Part 1 is the SB breakdown. Brady goes into great detail on that and a lot of plays. He also mentions how in 2014 a backshoulder throw to LaFell failed in practice, then worked perfectly that Sunday in Green Bay. Brady recounts how LaFell said after the practice miscue, "I think we need to work on that" and Brady replied, "No, we're good."

Regards,
Chris

The man personifies confidence

 

[signbabybrady]

And you know they got that right in practice all the time, too. If there was only one time in practice where White was just a second late, causing an errant snap, Belichick wouldn't have run that play.

Faulk has said before that they practiced that play every practice. I forget the exact if that meant the whole 03 season leading up to SB38 or even longer as they used that play a few more times through the years.

 

[K. Dog]

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