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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn
But Hail mary throws are called Hail Mary since they are usually used in desperate situations and are essentially a prayer. Running the ball in the fourth quarter with a lead wears a defense out. Keeps the clock running. Gives the team that is down less of a shot at coming back. If the winning team keeps pitching the ball down the field. It stops the clock if it is incomplete. Gives the defense a chance at an interception. Gives the pass rushers a chance to hit the QB. Maybe my logic is flawed.
Running the ball in the fourth quarter with a lead is a smart thing for the offense to do. Maybe in the Patriots case, they are so good that it doesn't matter what they do. They are going to win and they know it. Why not have fun. More than likely, like others have mentioned, Belicheck just wants to give the rest of the league the finger because of Video Tape Gate.
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Oh I know, I didnt mean literally a "Hail Mary" pass. I just meant an absolute bomb, like the Pats did a couple times late in the 2nd half against the Skins, I thought that was weak sauce. And yeah I know of course running the ball is the best method when killing the clock in the 4th quarter of a game you're winning, I just mean that if you're leading by alot, the unwritten NFL sportsmanship rule shouldnt state that you should be handcuffed to this method, ie if its 3rd and 5, I dont see anything wrong with throwing.