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Communication between Tom Brady (12), Ryan Wendell (62) and the
offensive line is critical in shotgun formations.  You probably
noticed it. It’s hard to miss.  The Patriots are on the road and
the offense is in shotgun formation.  After QB Tom Brady makes
his audibles, he lifts his lead leg, asking for the ball. Right
afterwards, center Ryan Wendell nods his head, then snaps the
ball.  This is the process for New England’s silent snap count.
When the road stadium makes it difficult for the team to hear
Brady’s cadence, the Patriots will use it.  Initial reaction to
Wendell’s motion would seem like it’s an obvious tell for the
defense. To a degree, but it’s far from being absolute.  “What
that head bob is, it’s an alert to the offensive linemen
primarily to pay att