That play never works

papz · 12-06-2010, 10:15 AM

by Joe Kay / Associated Press
wwltv.com
Posted on December 6, 2010 at 8:26 AM

CINCINNATI -- The Saints have a name for the ruse. They call it "No-Brainer Freeze."

Perfect description for the last-minute deception that got their latest win.

New Orleans enticed the Bengals to jump offside in the closing seconds Sunday, giving the Saints a chance to win in regulation. Drew Brees threw a 3-yard touchdown pass on the next play for a 34-30 victory that extended the defending Super Bowl champions' late-season surge.

One play immediately became part of football lore in both cities.

"It comes down to them jumping offside," Brees said. "Who knows what would have happened if the game went to OT?"

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Belair57 · 12-06-2010, 10:46 AM

i think it was ballsy

saintsfan601 · 12-06-2010, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Belair57

i think it was ballsy

I don't think it was ballsy at all.If they don't jump offsides we get a delay of game go back 5 yards kick the field goal and go to overtime.Bigs thanks to the Bengals for jumping offsides.Who knows what happens if it went to overtime.

44Champs · 12-06-2010, 10:57 AM

Maybe not ballsy, but it was smart. The Saints NEVER give up under Payton.

darstep · 12-06-2010, 12:32 PM

Never say Never! There is always someone with more muscle than brains. There is always someone who's not paying attention during film sessions. There is always someone that's trigger happy and willing to get headlined one way or the other. I'm just glad it was them and not us...that time...and the referees weren't in cahoots.

niteadept · 12-06-2010, 12:37 PM

I thought it to be one of those "priceless" moments. Glad Ocho has to give his $$ to New Orleans, maybe he can ask Sims to help out.

ScottF · 12-06-2010, 12:45 PM

was it Nicks or Bushrod who jumped? Shouldn't he be getting some credit? No way they call the off-side if the O-line stays put

Even better question- if it is a 'dummy' play, why would the O-line EVER move?

|Mitch| · 12-06-2010, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

was it Nicks or Bushrod who jumped? Shouldn't he be getting some credit? No way they call the off-side if the O-line stays put

Even better question- if it is a 'dummy' play, why would the O-line EVER move?

That would be Nicks, reacted off the defense. Making sure the refs had to call it

saintsfan601 · 12-06-2010, 12:48 PM

I think the O-line moving is part of the play.That way the refs have to throw the flag.I do think Nicks deserves credit for jumping as soon as the guy was across the line.

fhotard · 12-07-2010, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan601

I think the O-line moving is part of the play.That way the refs have to throw the flag.I do think Nicks deserves credit for jumping as soon as the guy was across the line.

Yep, if the D comes across, but doesn't make contact, and gets reset before the snap, there is no penalty. The O lineman has to jump when the D lineman comes across in order to get the flag.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	That play never works by Joe Kay / Associated Press wwltv.com Posted on December 6, 2010 at 8:26 AM CINCINNATI -- The Saints have a name for the ruse. They call it "No-Brainer Freeze." Perfect description for the last-minute deception that got their latest win. New Orleans enticed the Bengals to jump offside in the closing seconds Sunday, giving the Saints a chance to win in regulation. Drew Brees threw a 3-yard touchdown pass on the next play for a 34-30 victory that extended the defending Super Bowl champions' late-season surge. One play immediately became part of football lore in both cities. "It comes down to them jumping offside," Brees said. "Who knows what would have happened if the game went to OT?" Full article below... That play never works \| New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather \| wwltv.com \| Eye on Black and Gold
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12-06-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848	i think it was ballsy
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12-06-2010, 10:51 AM	#3
saintsfan601 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meridian MS Posts: 259	Originally Posted by Belair57 i think it was ballsy I don't think it was ballsy at all.If they don't jump offsides we get a delay of game go back 5 yards kick the field goal and go to overtime.Bigs thanks to the Bengals for jumping offsides.Who knows what happens if it went to overtime.

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44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Maybe not ballsy, but it was smart. The Saints NEVER give up under Payton.
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12-06-2010, 01:23 PM	#8
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by ScottF was it Nicks or Bushrod who jumped? Shouldn't he be getting some credit? No way they call the off-side if the O-line stays put Even better question- if it is a 'dummy' play, why would the O-line EVER move? That would be Nicks, reacted off the defense. Making sure the refs had to call it

12-06-2010, 12:32 PM	#5
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Never say Never! There is always someone with more muscle than brains. There is always someone who's not paying attention during film sessions. There is always someone that's trigger happy and willing to get headlined one way or the other. I'm just glad it was them and not us...that time...and the referees weren't in cahoots.

12-06-2010, 12:37 PM	#6
niteadept Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 520 Blog Entries: 1	I thought it to be one of those "priceless" moments. Glad Ocho has to give his $$ to New Orleans, maybe he can ask Sims to help out.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	was it Nicks or Bushrod who jumped? Shouldn't he be getting some credit? No way they call the off-side if the O-line stays put Even better question- if it is a 'dummy' play, why would the O-line EVER move?

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saintsfan601 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meridian MS Posts: 259	I think the O-line moving is part of the play.That way the refs have to throw the flag.I do think Nicks deserves credit for jumping as soon as the guy was across the line.

12-07-2010, 10:18 AM	#10
fhotard 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 263	Originally Posted by saintsfan601 I think the O-line moving is part of the play.That way the refs have to throw the flag.I do think Nicks deserves credit for jumping as soon as the guy was across the line. Yep, if the D comes across, but doesn't make contact, and gets reset before the snap, there is no penalty. The O lineman has to jump when the D lineman comes across in order to get the flag.