There is more to it than just weather and good defenses stifling our passing game. Russ is mannnn. We all know that. But it's hard to keep overlooking the inaccuracy issues and not seeing the open receiver when/if they get open. But some of it is this lousy ass play calling. Do we seriously not have any quick passes? Double pumps quick throws down the sideline while teams try and jump on the bubble screen? We didnt try on back shoulder side line throw. Tight end over the middle for 6 yards with just a basketball style body block out for the endzone shots?
More quick slants I tell ya. I know they tried some today. Some were dropped, some were badly thrown. But I hope they work on that.
Im watching Brady (I know he is legendary) not hesitate for a second to throw the ball to a slanting receiver with a defender right on him but hit him perfectly in stride with outreached arms where the defender cant snag it. Russ has these opportunities a lot every game, but trying to be safe pulls them back almost all of the time. You have to be able to place the ball to covered receiver some times and not just look for completely open and uncovered receivers.
Im ok with the cautious play if we are winning. But I pray that when the time counts, or we are down, he drops the fear card and shows the world what he can really do. He is phenomenal. And only 2 things can hold him back. Bevell and Russell.
That said, time to rest and enjoy the win. Well done angry birds!
