Raheem Morris: Didn't intend to say Patriots did something wrong, we can't snap it early
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During the Falcons' recent loss, an intentional grounding penalty in the fourth quarter was partially attributed to a premature snap by center Drew Neuzil. Quarterback Michael Penix was not expecting the snap, which occurred after Neuzil responded to what he thought was Penix's clap. Both Penix and head coach Raheem Morris suggested that the Patriots might have simulated the snap count, which would be a penalty if confirmed by officials. However, video evidence did not clearly show any Patriots players near the line of scrimmage clapping. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel denied any wrongdoing by his team, stating they do not coach such tactics. Morris clarified that his comments were based on players' observations and were not intended as an accusation against the Patriots. The incident, alongside a missed extra point by Parker Romo, highlighted areas for improvement as the Falcons seek to address their mistakes following the defeat.
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