THE ANSWER: Detailing Flacco's Overtime INsight (illustrated!)

[chrisbraven]

As promised, I've gotten some different video angles and done a detailed breakdown of the 70 yard bomb that was heard 'round the football world. It is posted over at the 4th and 29 blogsite. That play is truly a miracle, once you see all of the things that could have gone wrong but went very right, going all the way back to a history of Denver safety Rahim Moore at Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, that played in. But the true star was JOE FLACCO. Check it out, and your feedback is welcome here or there.

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BRAVEN

[Fang]

I don't know who you are, but you've got a great blog with awesome analysis. I never played football so this helps me to understand formations and responsibilities. Thanks!

[chrisbraven]

Dang, that's the most rewarding feedback ever. It's why I do it. Thank you man.


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[Ravens2006]

Good review. The hesitation you refer to also had a little bit to do with Jones' ability to get behind Moore. If he goes full sprint all the way, then turns to find the ball while trying to maintain speed, my guess is that Moore takes a steeper angle back. But Jones more or less sprints, slows briefly, and then sprints again. That probably helped to get Moore to turn his hips up-field... and he never properly recovered.

And while they won't admit it, I think they were flat out surprised by his ability to throw the ball that far with the pocket starting to collapse around him. They get most of their reps now against Manning in practice to prep for a game, and one thing you CAN'T prep for against Manning, one thing Joe can do better than the legend, is throw the ball a long way. No way does Manning fling a ball 55 yards in the air while being flushed from the pocket and side-stepping a would-be tackler.

[Aclobat]

If my nazi IT department didnt put little red x's on all of your pictures i would have enjoyed it more. I'll try to remember to go to it when i get home.

[rgh]

Thanks for the analysis. You deserve your own weekly show.

[baltiMOREO&R]

As promised, I've gotten some different video angles and done a detailed breakdown of the 70 yard bomb that was heard 'round the football world. It is posted over at the 4th and 29 blogsite. That play is truly a miracle, once you see all of the things that could have gone wrong but went very right, going all the way back to a history of Denver safety Rahim Moore at Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, that played in. But the true star was JOE FLACCO. Check it out, and your feedback is welcome here or there.

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BRAVEN

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[OriginalColtsFan]

Hey Chris...

It's only fitting to point out that Joe outplayed Peyton. Peyton's arm looked weak on several passes, and I've noticed the same thing throughout the year whenever I've watched the Broncos play. Keeping Joe, and not mortgaging the future for Peyton was the better move, IMO.

[Rintrah]

Cool analysis. I thought the wind also played a part in causing Moore's misjudgement. Kickoffs toward that end zone were flying well past the end line while those towards the other end were not. You were astute in pointing out how Jones' experience in fielding punts (and I'm sure he's had to field many affected by wind) played a pretty big role in his ability to judge the throw better than Moore.

BTW when I saw the replay and saw Pitta as Flacco stepped up, I also thought he would have gone to him. I'm glad he didn't and that he took the shot deep. As Joe said post game, you have to take chances when you're at that position with that amount of time left.

[tigercruise]

Just another dynamite analysis that is way above all the rest. You are very good my friend.

[Peej7245]

Jacoby Jones mentioned that the ball was thrown so high and far, it looked more like a punt! Moore could easily have misjudged that ball since he is not a punt returner.