Then in your opinion what is the underlying reason for the success of the Pats slant-flat? Kim gives five examples of "details" by McDaniel that lead to the success of the play:
- cut block or holding down DE by LT;
- draw play-fake to misplace DB;
- RB screen right combined with fake look left when SS adjusts to stop flat/slant;
- yards after catch ability in receivers;
- play call strategy designed to win game not get on TV highlight show, please fans, or increase receiver contract value.
Although not stated by Kim explicitly, another reason IMHO is Brady just reads more accurately, releases quicker, and throws more accurately than other QBs (e.g., Wilson was slow to release, misread coverage, and misthrew/misaimed when he attempted his own short slant during one particular play in the SB, can't quite remember which one
).
Do you have other reasons?