Need recap of the failed TD attempt from the experts

[MissionCoach]

Not to rehash the subject...but I'm trying to settle a debate about the pass that fell short from Bledsoe to Glenn in the raiduhs game.

I have read reports that Bledsoe was hurried and could not make his reads.

I have also read reports that Glenn was the only read...

Does anyone have the scoop?

 

[Rack]

Need recap of the failed TD attempt from the experts

No problem...


Bledsoe threw a pass to Glenn that was incomplete and we lost the game.


Betta?

 

[Hiero]

Not to rehash the subject...but I'm trying to settle a debate about the pass that fell short from Bledsoe to Glenn in the raiduhs game.

I have read reports that Bledsoe was hurried and could not make his reads.

I have also read reports that Glenn was the only read...

Does anyone have the scoop?

They just showed the replay on playbook. They showed witten's side of the field, 2 receivers and 3 db's to that side, meaning most likely it was a double team of Witten. They showed where the CB could have easily closed on the catch for an INT to the house, but the db held back because Drew's hips were facing towards Glenns side, making it look like Witten was more wide open than he really was, most likely he would have been tackled immediately by 1 person right as he caught it, with 2 others close by. I doubt he could break all 3.

Then they showed Glenn's side, 2 receivers, 3 db's, but a much more wide open side. Basically said it was the right read, just failed on the execution. If Bledsoe could have hit Glenn in the chest on the run, would have IMO definitely been a touchdown, although Glenn might have had to take a hit.

 

[NorTex]

Quick 3 step drop, Bledsoe was looking to Glenn or Key, both on the right side, all the way. There was a d-lineman putting some pressure on Bledsoe, he was about a yard in front of him, basically in the passing lane.

Bledsoe said he rushed it a little, the pass was about a foot off the ground when it hit Glenn's hands, but he couldn't come up with it...he was reaching forward and sideways for the ball...would've been a very tough catch.

 

[MissionCoach]

They just showed the replay on playbook. They showed witten's side of the field, 2 receivers and 3 db's to that side, meaning most likely it was a double team of Witten. They showed where the CB could have easily closed on the catch for an INT to the house, but the db held back because Drew's hips were facing towards Glenns side, making it look like Witten was more wide open than he really was, most likely he would have been tackled immediately by 1 person right as he caught it, with 2 others close by. I doubt he could break all 3.

Then they showed Glenn's side, 2 receivers, 3 db's, but a much more wide open side. Basically said it was the right read, just failed on the execution. If Bledsoe could have hit Glenn in the chest on the run, would have IMO definitely been a touchdown, although Glenn might have had to take a hit.

Thanks for the recap...what I'm trying to find is possibly a quote or an article which had BP stating that Glenn was the only read on that play. Appreciate any help...I realize the game is over...just a friendly debate with a fellow Cowboy fan that I'm trying to settle. I was sure that someone on this board would have the answer...thanks again!

 

[Nors]

Also note - they would have had a 1st down possibility inside the 1......

 

[LaTunaNostra]

I think Terry was the only read. On the sidelines, Bill told Terry something just before the players retook the field. And in retrospect, it looked like the play was designed to go to him, and that was it.

 

[dbair1967]

No problem...


Bledsoe threw a pass to Glenn that was incomplete and we lost the game.


Betta?

yes, what he said

David

 

[dbair1967]

Also note - they would have had a 1st down possibility inside the 1......

yeah, at like the one inch line

it was a terrible play call, just like the majority of the rest of the game

very similar to the horrible play call that ultimately lost the game vs Washington

David

 

[Nors]

1-10-OAK11 (2:39) J.Jones left tackle to OAK 3 for 8 yards (R.Hill).
2-2-OAK3 (2:00) J.Jones left end to OAK 5 for -2 yards (T.Kelly).
3-4-OAK5 (1:53) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to K.Johnson.
4-4-OAK5 (1:49) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to T.Glenn.

 

[scottsp]

I don't have a big problem with the final play. According to what's being said, the first read was Glenn. The throw was just a bit rushed and we all know what happened. Of course, the result sucked from our perspective, but oh well.

The second and third down plays I might be more apt to criticize. Maybe not the calls, but the execution. If I had to really gripe, I just wish the throw to KJ on third down would have been one he could've made a play on.

Of course, I am yet another natural born offensive coordinator, just like many of you. And I am great at dissecting such things after the fact.

 

[dbair1967]

1-10-OAK11 (2:39) J.Jones left tackle to OAK 3 for 8 yards (R.Hill).
2-2-OAK3 (2:00) J.Jones left end to OAK 5 for -2 yards (T.Kelly).
3-4-OAK5 (1:53) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to K.Johnson.
4-4-OAK5 (1:49) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to T.Glenn.

and once again Nors, they dont report between the yd lines as "10 yd, 4 inch line" or whatever...if its between yd lines, its the next full yd line

I know this concept is pretty confusing for you

David

 

[Hiero]

Glenn wasn't the only read on the play. Bledsoe made a presnap decision to go to the right side, because it looked more open. He thought Glenn gave him the best chance to score, and looking at the replay those several times, I gotta agree that he made the right choice, he just couldnt throw the ball well enough, for whatever reason. If he throws a good pass, Glenn gets the touch, or maybe the first at least.

 

[31smackdown]

it's up on NFL.com now ... http://play.rbn.com/?url=nfl/nfl/op...5/nflcom/w04/inside_the_film_room_ibm_300k.rm

 

[sad_otter]

Yep. Not a bad call or pre-snap read. Just a bad pass (for whatever reason). A good throw gives Glenn a decent chance to score.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

That was my take on it when it happened. Good read, Bad throw. My only gripe is the 3rd down call, hate the fade that close. Well one other gripe, the whole world knew we were passing that down, why not go shotgun to get the pass rush off Drew and wider throwing lanes?