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pbmax
01-14-2015, 12:14 PM
versus the Patriots, anyhow.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/14/when-ravens-ran-same-play-twice-patriots-figured-it-out/related/


“This is a play that the Ravens ran on the first drive,” Belichick said. “Torrey Smith on this over route caught it over here across the field, and as you see this play unfold, we’re just a little bit late, the coverage can’t get there, it’s a good throw and a good catch and the Ravens pick up about 20 yards on this play.”

But when the Ravens tried to run the same play in the third quarter, McCourty recognized it and got there in time to get the interception.

“One of the things you love about Devin McCourty is not making the same mistake twice or recognizing the play the second time around,” Belichick said. “Here the Ravens are just flipping the play over . . . it’s the exact same play, flipped over to the other side, and this time Devin goes around the tight end, [Owen] Daniels, gets into position to come in and cut off the over route and make the play. A great job of reconition, anticipation, seeing the play and making it.”

pbmax
01-14-2015, 12:16 PM
And why you might not be smart enough or dedicated enough to play for Belichick, The NFL's Alex Trebek:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/bill-belichick-the-nfls-scary-alex-trebek-1421173085?mod=WSJ_hp_RightTopStories

I wonder if he asks his GM these same kind of questions?