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Originally Posted by barrett
You think Kubiak tells schaub to throw it before the play?
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No, but I do think that play -in that instance- was specifically fully intended to go to AJ and that's exactly how they ran it.
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Originally Posted by barrett
Without a bad corner playing press coverage (taking away the short route), with no safety help, that throw isn't even considered.
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Maybe. But even if the S did come over to help, Schaub's other option is to throw it away - which I'm sure he would've done. I'm telling you there was no other receiver option on that play as there were only 2 players running a route (AJ and Walter).
Just for grins, I went back to the DVR and looked at it. On the play, there are 2 WRs lined up - AJ wide to the left, Walter wide to the right - both with one-on-one man coverage. As the play starts, Casey (not OD) stays shorts and takes about 2 steps and locks up with #54. Foster takes 2 steps and stops to block. AJ runs a straight endzone route along the left sideline and Walter runs a straight endzone route along the right sideline. Schaub takes the snap, looks to the middle of the field for a FRACTION of a second as he drops back (presumably to hold the S), then looks immediately to AJ and throws. This is a quick reaction play and it all happens in a matter of seconds. Schaub never once looked at Walter, Casey never turns around and dosen't even have time to do so, and Foster stays in to block. Only 2 real options and only 1 is even looked at by the QB. And actually, even though a S cheats over to help with Walter, Walter has gotten better separation from the DB and probably would have been the better target had Schaub waited and looked over there.
Whether Kubiak called it or Schaub called it at LOS (although it doesn't appear he audibled to it), Schaub's (the Texans) sole intention on that play was to go to AJ. The only way he doesn't is if BUF leaves Walter standing out there by himself uncovered.
Honestly, I'm not why we're beating this dead horse. I didn't have problem with them going for it, I don't really have a problem with the play they ran (although I would've went short for a 1st down), and I don't have a problem with Kubiak/Schaub calling it. My original comment was about a K, not a play.
Yes, I guess I'll have to "get used to" having a weak K, but that doesn't mean I like it and can't comment on it. Not much we can do now other than hope it doesn't bite us in the ass when we need a 40+yd FG to win home field or a playoff game.