The "was the TE open on 4 and 1" question.

The "was the TE open on 4 and 1" question.
by LondonDomer (2018-10-15 17:02:08)
Edited on 2018-10-15 17:34:02

I was curious to look back and see if the TE came open on that 4th and 1 play. I hated the call, just to get that out of the way. But I looked at it -- and here's what I saw:

This first picture shows as Book starts looking down field. At this point, #89 (Wright) is open -- but Books eyes are locked on #82 (Weishar). Weishar is still just entering his route and is not yet an option to throw to.

At this point, Wright remains open -- but Books eyes are still downfield on Weishar. Weishar has tighter coverage, and there are two DL probably obscuring Book's vision. Would be a really hard throw without lofting it (which might end up getting picked). He definitely should've thrown the underneath route to Wright at this point -- but didn't.

Book is entering no man's land. His eyes are still locked on Weishar down field, who is now more tightly covered and has a safety coming to help. Wright is less open, but Book could maybe force a throw there. He is still not looking at him.

The window's have closed. Book has a DL in his face, there are two men on Weishar and Wright is now covered and out of room towards the sideline. We all know what happened next.

I'm not sure what's book primary read was. If it was Weishar downfield -- I would wonder why. If it was Wright -- he never even looked at him.

Either way, the call was terrible. I absolutely hate it. Anyways, just thought people might want to see.

Replies:

Nice work. Objective remarks. - The Flash 2018-10-17 21:44:29
This is why I don't watch games anymore * - pobrien 2018-10-16 14:23:07
- What do you mean? * - LondonDomer 2018-10-16 15:36:25
  - Passing on 4th and 1 - pobrien 2018-10-16 15:46:02
Other TE option - irishndude4 2018-10-16 13:50:34
QB sneak is always the correct call. * - discNDav 2018-10-16 09:09:46
- Tom Brady agrees * - Diddy 2018-10-16 09:42:36
Kelly must think that nobody else watches film. - 84david 2018-10-16 08:51:03
These are great; thank you. - ocmj 2018-10-16 01:44:30
Weishar was jammed up pretty well - Jvan 2018-10-15 18:53:24
Have to get rid of ball on fourth down. A pick would have - athlete37 2018-10-15 18:00:59
- Interceptions can be returned, genius * - ACross 2018-10-15 18:49:52
  - "Most likely". 22 guys on the short side of the field... - athlete37 2018-10-15 21:21:47
    - There were 5 Notre Dame players on the side of the field - Section12 2018-10-16 14:01:04
    - A QB has to protect the ball - ACross 2018-10-15 22:02:22
      - That's like saying we shouldn't punt because there is a risk - athlete37 2018-10-15 22:15:01
        You are a truly dim bulb * - ACross 2018-10-15 22:21:08
        Given your track record of accuracy, I'm flattered * - athlete37 2018-10-15 22:51:31
        Good choice not picking scholar37 as a handle * - ACross 2018-10-15 23:31:45
        It's okay man, I know you're upset that we are winning * - athlete37 2018-10-15 23:55:33
  - You’d think we’d be prepared for the chaos that goes on - miamioh_irishfan 2018-10-15 19:37:15
- Absolutely what I was saying.. just throw it. - NDFaninMadTown 2018-10-15 18:46:30
the funny thing about route combinations - jt 2018-10-15 17:46:22
- That sounds like something which can be improved... - El Kabong 2018-10-15 17:52:12
  - absolutely - jt 2018-10-15 18:40:39
    - Going back to the play call - Kayo 2018-10-16 06:26:00
    - I think that this has resulted in multiple wide open td's - athlete37 2018-10-15 21:42:12
- Was hoping you'd chime in. - LondonDomer 2018-10-15 17:48:20
Nice work. Notice Kmet on the top of the series of photos - novadamer 2018-10-15 17:36:12
- He was open - weirdo0521 2018-10-16 13:14:32
- wow was he ever. easy TD. nice spot * - jymbo 2018-10-15 19:57:50
- Kyle Shanahan will call those plays on purpose - jt 2018-10-15 17:48:27
- Yeah, you're right. - LondonDomer 2018-10-15 17:44:55
I spotted this watching on TV. - goldhelmethead 2018-10-15 17:27:40
- Sorry for the gigantic pictures. - LondonDomer 2018-10-15 17:32:16
  - The large pictures are fine. - Goldhelmethead 2018-10-15 19:46:32
  - Could you include a couple earlier time frames as well? Thxs * - ACross 2018-10-15 17:46:20
    - Sure -- here you go. Something interesting here... - LondonDomer 2018-10-15 17:59:50
      - ok, now based on this you can see a few things - jt 2018-10-15 18:57:36
        Lot of great stuff here. 82 and 84 could have blocked man up - Voisman 2018-10-16 03:56:47
        Thanks - real simple question for a layman- - irishdemon 2018-10-15 21:09:29
        Also, 82 isn't past the stick - weirdo0521 2018-10-16 13:17:20
        maybe but it's maybe not what his first read was - jt 2018-10-16 01:14:27
        Thanks for the analysis. Why is so hard for coaches - MDDomer 2018-10-15 19:35:10
      - Interesting to see the formation - dwjm3 2018-10-15 18:07:21
That would make the call even worse. - The Oak 2018-10-15 17:23:29
- Isn't the whole point of play action on - KeoughCharles05 2018-10-15 17:27:15
  - It's simply to help create separation. - tdiddy07 2018-10-15 17:45:53
- I would hope not. But it appear Book's eyes were locked - LondonDomer 2018-10-15 17:25:43
  - Kelly was upset with Book after that series - 96_ND 2018-10-15 17:40:14
    - Now that's a surprise. Kelly Scooby Doo'ing a player - ACross 2018-10-15 18:52:33
      - I'll never understand why any parent would - MDDomer 2018-10-15 19:37:43
Thanks for posting! Interesting. * - Elgreco89 2018-10-15 17:14:56
Someone on the Mike Frank podcast pointed out that - G.K.Chesterton 2018-10-15 17:08:06
- taking a look at the pictures again - the OL - cdb9396 2018-10-15 19:29:55
  - Well, its a pass play called, they can't exactly fire out * - Bagimus Maximus 2018-10-16 10:57:54