What if Marshawn Lynch did get the ball and got tackled for a loss? The Patriots had four linemen and four linebackers, obviously expecting Russell Wilson to give the ball to Lynch, so that could have happened if the coaches called a run play. Darrelle Revis said he was shocked a pass was called on second down.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...as-shocked

 

Yes, I know chances of getting in are almost 100% from only one yard out, but there are no guarantees in football. Lynch also could have fumbled on the exchange. People are not thinking enough when they say, "If Lynch gets the ball he scores." If Lynch gets the ball he probably scores.

 

Also, why is everything about Lynch? It seems like nobody thinks about the fact Wilson can run too. What about that thing called a quarterback sneak, which is often used in this situation? What about a bootleg or draw? Any kind of run play would be good enough whether the runner wears #3 or #24. In fact the absolute safest play would have been a quarterback keeper, not giving it to Lynch.

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