[Diddle E. Squat]

Though it does lead to an interesting thought. On a kickoff, the clock doesn't start until the receiver catches it, correct? If so, could anyone call a fair catch on a skipping grounder? Because the odds of a runback on a squib kick are pretty dang low, but if the Pats did squib it, could the nearest guy on the "hands team" waive a fair catch while the ball is bobbling toward him and then pounce on it, preserving the clock?

[diamond6]

Your scenario wouldn't work for two reasons. One, I believe the clock starts when the ball is kicked. Therefore, there would be no other plays. Two, there's no way the Patriots would have kicked straight away. They would have either squibbed it or short kicked it in the middle of the receiving team.