Just saw the Barden play again just now on ESPN32 and noticed something

[YATittle1962]

You're wrong about Bennet being open on that play. Only reasont the safety moved over was becasue the ball was already in the air and he was running to the ball. That safety was definintly initially in middle zone coverage. Eli would have had to throw a perfect ball to even get it in over the LB and under the safety and even if he does MB prolly gets blown up before crossing the goal line.

the safety is in mid back pedal when the ball is snapped heading to his left

if Eli pumps right then hits Bennett thats a TD

really no use discussing it now though

and Eli did not look to the seam because a throw to the middle of the field in that situation is suicide

but he was indeed open

[Drez]

That play started with 47 seconds left. I think they would have been more then enough time to get down and spike it. even if the play took 20 seconds they could lf got down there to the line of scrimmage within 27 seconds to clock it...

but like was said in this thread earlier. Bradshaw was the safe play. would have gained 8/9 yards and prob got out of bounds which would have given them time for one endzone shot priob to kicking a FG

So, it took 32 seconds for Eli to throw the ball to Barden?

That play that Bardn was flagged on started at :21 left.

[YATittle1962]

So, it took 32 seconds for Eli to throw the ball to Barden?

That play that Bardn was flagged on started at :21 left.

the ball is snapped at :26
ended at :21