Brady's calls at the line

[RoughingthePasser]

"Omaha..........96!"
96!

Maybe some of his numbers corelate with Pat defensive players....like during practice?

NBC did a good job of covering the game....we heard all his audibles.

Philly played tough....gotta admit Andy Reid is a smart dude.

 

[Michael]

Boomer Esiason on EEI said Omaha means opposite.

 

[pats1]

Boomer Esiason on EEI said Omaha means opposite.

Well, unfortunately he's wrong:

Per the Patriots' playbook:

The QB may put the team into action 7 ways:

6) Omaha. The QB may call "Omaha" as the offensive unit is breaking the huddle. This means the 40/25 second clock is running out and we must get to the LOS quickly. Any shifting or movement called in the huddle is off and you should align in what would be the finished formation. The ball will be snapped on the 2nd sound - "Blue GO."

 

[primetime]

6) Omaha. The QB may call "Omaha" as the offensive unit is breaking the huddle. This means the 40/25 second clock is running out and we must get to the LOS quickly. Any shifting or movement called in the huddle is off and you should align in what would be the finished formation. The ball will be snapped on the 2nd sound - "Blue GO."

That's as he's breaking the huddle, not a line call. It'd make no sense if it was at the line, as he's called Omaha after they've finished in motion. It's completely possible that the same codeword is used in multiple ways. Then again, it could also be a reminder of the snap count, or that the playclock is running out.

Often times, he identifies the Mike (or Sam) backers when the opponent shows blitz. More often that not, I think this is simply to slow down the defense's blitzers, and to get them to stand back up.

 

[rookBoston]

Last night he was calling "96" and "96 is Mike", pointing, and identifying Omar Gaither as the MLB for the blocking scheme.

 

[pats1]

That's as he's breaking the huddle, not a line call. It'd make no sense if it was at the line, as he's called Omaha after they've finished in motion. It's completely possible that the same codeword is used in multiple ways. Then again, it could also be a reminder of the snap count, or that the playclock is running out.

Often times, he identifies the Mike (or Sam) backers when the opponent shows blitz. More often that not, I think this is simply to slow down the defense's blitzers, and to get them to stand back up.

I've heard him call it other times (not just in this game, you've been able to hear his calls in a few games in the past few seasons) and I've heard "Omaha" a bunch. Always when the clock is low. I think I noted it once or twice in the breakdowns. It does make sense though. It's called when Brady gets to the line, looks at the playclock, and before he does his cadence. If the playclock is low, then he'll call Omaha to skip the cadence and go straight to the quick count (Blue Go). If the playclock isn't low, then he'll continue with the cadence - i.e. Brown 18, Brown 18. The motion occurs on the "live" color of the cadence. Then set, then the snap count.

I can't find the playbook (2003) online anymore. It used to be on some Bears fansite that also had the 97 Belichick Jets defense, but those are both down now. Some smartasses are selling it on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2003-New-Englan...87701788QQihZ002QQcategoryZ2024QQcmdZViewItem

 

[pheenix11]

What does it mean when someone "is the wheel"?

Also does the Mike only have significance to the offense? It doesn't have to be the actual MLB, just who they consider it to be for their blocking scheme?

 

[Remix 6]

i wish i remembered what Colts did..it was explained during a game after announcers said he gets a pass and a run in the huddle..and he basically chooses. When they call the play, 1 part of it for the blocking, 1 is for WRs..1 is snap out. very confusing. I would never make it as an offensive player.

 

[pats1]

What does it mean when someone "is the wheel"?

Could mean a few different things, depends on what happened in the play. But a wheel is a certain type of route.

Also does the Mike only have significance to the offense? It doesn't have to be the actual MLB, just who they consider it to be for their blocking scheme?

Yeah, the MLB is important to blocking schemes. By identifying the Mike, you're then able to identify the Will and Sam.

 

[primetime]

What does it mean when someone "is the wheel"?

Also does the Mike only have significance to the offense? It doesn't have to be the actual MLB, just who they consider it to be for their blocking scheme?

He probably said "is the Will," not "is the wheel." The Will, like the Mike and Sam, are nicknames for positionings of linebackers.

Part of it is blocking scheme, part of it could also be the delay tactic I mentioned. The "Yadda-yadda is Mike" gets the defense out of rhythm as they go to blitz or whatever, and they have to reset, giving Brady more time. That's a pretty common tactic, actually, through the college and pro ranks.

 

[pheenix11]

I'd love to spend 30 minutes with Belichick picking his brain about this stuff. He'd probably enjoy it, he likes talking shop.

 

[Johnny Mac]

I heard him say "Linda" a few times last night.

 

[pats1]

I heard him say "Linda" a few times last night.

And Rita.

"Rita/Linda translates to 62/63 pass protection rules for offensive line."

Rita is for right, Linda is for left. Has to do with LBs showing blitz or not.

 

[pats1]

Here's where the playbooks were posted originally a few years ago...can't find them anywhere else:

http://www.dabearz.com/forums/downloads.php?do=cat&id=2

 

[pheenix11]

And Rita.

Here's why, according to Belichick's 97 Jets playbook (which is a gem, includes about 5 pages on how to study game tape):

Nicknames for the DL:

LDE: "LON"
LDT: "LIN"
RDT: "RIC"
RDE: "ROY"

I could very easily see "Lin" morphing into "Linda" and "Ric" into "Rita."

Is that online or can you upload it?

 

[primetime]

Here's where the playbooks were posted originally a few years ago...can't find them anywhere else:

http://www.dabearz.com/forums/downloads.php?do=cat&id=2

I have them all on my computer at home, got them before they got taken off line. Have always meant to print the Patriots and Jets ones and study them, but never got around to it.

 

[pheenix11]

Good stuff, thanks.

 

[Gumby]

One more tidbit.

Earlier this season brady admitted to a reporter that the opposition had stolen his signals before and they had to change them. Not sure if was this season or last; but he said that he had to stop reaching down and touching his towel on his hip as the signal for blitz and cut your routes off to the wrs.

I would submit that it could be much of the verbal stuff is a decoy and much like in baseball signals; the true signal is a visual and not a verbal (especially in away games).