Gugny Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Could be a stretch, but the fact that Elway punted in a game against N.E., in which Denver won, might have something to do with it. I don't think it does. But it's good trivia. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198712060den.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 He did it to put the punt on film. Sometime in the next two games if the Pats are up by 4-8 points and are faced with a 3rd and long in their own end with less than 2 minutes left in the game, the defense will have to make a choice. The defense can cheat a safety back to try to return the possible kick giving his offense a chance to win the game. If the defense does have the safety line up deeper than usual, Brady will throw to one of his tight ends underneath the safety for a 1st down, and the pats would then run out the clock with the new set of downs. Or Brady will kick the ball and put the other team in poor field position, maybe even create a turnover when some stone hands defender tries to pick up the ball. Only the Patriots could make a punt look arrogant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Could be a stretch, but the fact that Elway punted in a game against N.E., in which Denver won, might have something to do with it. I don't think it does. But it's good trivia. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198712060den.htm If Bill Belichek called that punt to avenge an action from 24+ years ago, then he is not just a douche, but a psychopathic douche. In other words, you are probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelRipper Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Actually, if you look at his stat sheet, this is actually Brady's 2nd punt. He had one in 2003 apparently http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2330/tom-brady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The score was 45-10. There was just over 2 minutes remaining. The outcome had been decided. Pretty simplistic stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 stupidity. Hey Flutie had a drop kick why not cinderfella brady. I was suprised that they didn't run up the score some more. I was not suprised that cinderfella was still playing in the 4th qtr. JUST RUN THE DAMN BALL to run out the clock. There was no reason to punt on 3rd down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Its on film now, and it's just one more thing D coordinators have to prepare for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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