I have never understood this and I still don't, maybe I am just clueless. Could someone please explain to me the point of running a route short of the 1st down marker on 3rd down?
Yup.... that hold on Wilson really set us back, amazing how one stupid play by one dumb ass can be so disastrous.
How the heck could you decide on a trick play like that centered around the player who's been on your team for less than a week? Idiot call.
Just remember fellow fans the silver lining in all of this - as we are constantly reminded, none of this is Rex Ryan's fault!
Idea is that the D will be playing the first down marker, so your man will be open. You have faith in him to make a play and work for the 1st down. This is effective when you a) have playmakers and b) don't do it all of the time.
I'm convinced that Rex must have a hard on for trick plays because I've never seen an NFL team try so many garbage gadget plays. The true sign that you don't believe in the shit you have on your roster.