It was a stupid play. Too condensed in the middle.much greater chance for blocked pass or interception. Carroll was playing it cute. Probably thought the pats would have been surprised...pass should have been to center of receiver body, not his outstretched hands.
Play action, student body right, statue of liberty, fade to the corner after faked run to the Beast,qb draw, have extra lineman or two in backfield and run it down their throat, 2 minute drill, tons of better plays.I used to care.