TML fan said:I'm not saying it would have worked. I'm saying it didn't have a chance to work. If Gardiner pivots and gets his stick down he might block the pass.
That really wasn't an option though. Gardiner had just gotten turned around because of the crossover, and Wheeler was in full stride. There was no catching up to him. So yes, it was a desperation play, but it was the only one available too.