Taylor Mays Pass Interference Leads To An Indianapolis Colts Field Goal

by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 1, 2011 7:18 PM EDT

Cincinnati's opening drive ended with a quick three-and-out, leading to the Indianapolis Colts starting their possession from their own 46-yard line. Quarterback Kerry Collins drops back on first down and launches for David Gilreath down the left hashmarks. By the time the football reached its highest peak, Taylor Mays was already beaten on the play-action by several steps, recovering just enough to commit a 44-yard pass interference.

Not only was Mays beaten on the play, he assures the Colts a massive shift in field position by allowing Indianapolis to snap from the Bengals 10-yard line on the very next play. Thankfully the Bengals bend-but-don't-break defense showed, holding Donald Brown to a two-yard gain, along with an incomplete pass and a minimal three-yard gain on third-and-goal from the Bengals eight-yard line.

Adam Vinatieri converts the 23-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead. Mays, who got the start thanks to Cincinnati's starting secondary having the night off, is a likely candidate to make the team. But he's not certain and that's not a good start.

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Alright Taylor Mays is the new whipping boy at Cncy Jungle

Cut the 23 year old now and let him become a pro-bowler for the Ravens.

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by Evil Monkey on Sep 1, 2011 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

I think he was beat but overall good coverage

this article makes it seem he was way behind and just fouled him so the guy wouldnt outrun him. It was just a case of he played off the player and got in their at the right time but because he didnt look back at the ball and played the man was a penalty. remember he is only in his second year and a new system so he is going to make some rokkie looking mistakes like not looking back.

by bengalsfanforlife on Sep 1, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

I like the kid

But I question his desire to even play. That has been a knock on him by others in the media. I almost agree with them. It’s early, time will tell, not writing him off just yet.

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by Yarin on Sep 1, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions