Super Bowl Play Along

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by 3kings

I disagree, Brady had to throw the ball back shoulder. If he hits Welker in stride it brings him closer to the hash and the safety blows him up. It was a tough catch but Welker usually makes them. The pass that Brady wishes he had back was the interception. If he doesn't shy away from the hit he gets the ball to Gronk. Eli stands in there, takes the hit and makes the play.

I didn't think he needed to go back shoulder there, the Giants were confused and Welker was in a seam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or1nSVUJeq8

Could have he made the catch, yes, but it was far from a routine catch becuse of the poor throw.

As far as the interception goes some credit has to go to Blackburn for getting back in position after being beat and actually holding on to the ball. But the thing that really hurt Brady there was Gronk's injury and inability to go up and either make the catch or knock the ball away from Blackburn. That's a matchup/throw I'm sure Brady would try to exploit again if the chance was given.

I really believe that if Gronk is healthy the Pats win that game yesterday.

Eli really has matured, he just doesn't throw the ball up there anymore. He takes the sack as opposed to throwing a poor pass which could lead to a pick. He was tremendous the entire playoffs.