For years the Hail Mary was a hopeful heave into the end zone. But the Packers have shown with skill – and a great quarterback – it can become a potent weapon
The first time Aaron Rodgers completed a Hail Mary touchdown pass in the NFL his throw almost hit the ceiling of Detroit’s Ford Field. Videos shot from the stands and field show the Packers quarterback firing the ball so high it nearly grazed a support rafter before landing in the arms of tight end Richard Rodgers 66 yards away.
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