Am I crazy for not liking the decision to go deep to Hill?

[Direckshun]

I’m on my phone, sorry for the lack of embed [help from a mod would be appreciated], but look at this play design:

https://twitter.com/sethwalder/statu...606545920?s=21

I’m actually not thrilled at that play.

And I think it’s honestly the difference between Mahomes (who’s great) and Brady (who is the greatest).

Brady will take that dump off to Williams 10 times out of 10 until defenses play it honestly. Chew up 7 yards at a time, never take a risk, and control the game. Next time Hill is open, the odds of another defender cheating deep to punish him will be low.

Mahomes is an ambitious predator, always looking for the kill shot. But he did it at the expense of Hill’s health here.

Sometimes the kill shot is there, but the dump off is always there and Brady will always take it. That’s why he’s so consistent in the postseason, where risky behavior can kill you as often as it wins for you.

This play is insane. Patrick Mahomes is moving 5.3 MPH at the time of throw here, per @NextGenStats.

Which wouldn't be that crazy if he weren't moving 5.3 MPH *to the left* as he threw to the *right*. pic.twitter.com/sLVnB7cpeC

— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) December 12, 2021

[TimBone]

I do believe Direckshun was the one who initially started the LNBS thread trend.

[Wallcrawler]

I guess the main thing I would want clarified here, is was Direckshun aware that this was a 3rd and 16 play, or was this simply a highlight play that was just cherry picked to break down without regard to or knowledge of the down and distance.

One answer can prove this to be a simple gaffe, an ill informed take due to not being aware of the down and distance and looking a bit silly and nothing more.

The other answer, that being yes,, he was aware this was a 3rd n 16 would prove this to be something else entirely. Trolling, stupidity, losing your fingertip grip on reality and descending into an abyss of irreversible lunacy, take your pick.

If he was aware that it's 3rd n 16, and still wants the Alex Smith trademark dumpoff over the highlight reel play and first down...well, fire away and it's all deserved.

My initial response (not a positive one) was based on knowledge that this was 3rd and 16 being possessed at the time of the breakdown.

Even if it's first down, I still want the shot to Hill over a dumpoff. However, at least there's some sort of sanity that can be found in just saying take the free easy yards if you do still have a down or two to go.

I disagree with it because I want the killer that we've seen the past 3 years. I don't want to see him devolve into a boring checkdown artist.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by TimBone

I do believe Direckshun was the one who initially started the LNBS thread trend.

Yeah, and in fairness they usually at least pose a question or discussion point that is outside the box. It's football talk. Good for the board.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by TimBone

Imagine having Patrick Mahomes as your quarterback, and pining away for Alex Smith throws.

Welcome to most of this ****ing season. Ive made that point many times in many threads.

[HemiEd]

Yes

[Chiefspants]

When everybody is around and we're swinging for long bombs away, how do we come around to know that man, this... this really is what it's for?

[Red Dawg]

I want wins. Get them by any means necessary. Titles won are best. Doesn't matter how.

[kccrow]

I had no issue with the throw. I don't feel like it put anyone in real danger. The throw not much later to Clyde in traffic for a known loss was much more likely to result in an injury than the throw to Hill.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I’m actually pretty certain I was the originator of it on CP. 99% certain.

So direct all your rage to me, please. I have a garden to fertilize.

Well then, BRC has been receiving my side eye in your place.