08-29-2022, 09:28 PM
(08-29-2022, 07:23 PM)fredtoast Wrote: You are falling into the same trap as Philos.
You are ignoring the HUGE difference between "Completing a pass over 25 yards" and "completing a pass over 25 yards against a defense designed to stop a third-and-25".
the facts prove I am correct. If it was just about skill then the best QBs in the league would be able to do it more often. Therefore there is a good bit of luck involved.
You're speaking in generalities with 3rd and 25+ attempts...instead of looking at the specific situation with the Bengals and how / why it happened the way it did.
The Chiefs had brought heavy blitzes earlier in the game and got roasted. Chase was obliterating their secondary. When Burrow goes to the line, he sees they're bringing the heat and decisively calls for another Chase go ball. Burrow takes the snap, gets rid of ball quickly, perfect placement. Chase quick outside release, gets to the sideline, makes a great catch.
Forget about all the other situations, where was the 'luck' in this specific situation...as opposed to great recognition and execution?
