Bills coach Joe Brady is already second-guessing a game-winning call, even after his team pulled off the win in Week 5. That’s a wild twist, right? You’d think a victory would mean smooth sailing, but not for Brady, who apparently learned a hard lesson the easy way.
Winning, But Still Full of Regret? Yeah, That Happened.
Brady met with reporters on Tuesday, and man, he had some thoughts about how Monday night went down. He specifically expressed regret for attempting that game-winning 45-yard field goal. Get this, it was on second down, with two minutes left in overtime! He was “convicted about it” at the time, and kicker Tyler Bass was “good to go,” but looking back, Brady wishes he’d handled things differently.
The Clock Management Headache Brady Can’t Shake
So, what’s eating at the coach? Brady laid it out. He said he “didn’t want to run two QB sneaks” because it meant “putting the ball in harm’s way, taking some shots on Josh.” He knew they were “already in line” for the kick, so he just went for it. But now, he’s thinking, “Do I just, hey, center the ball and just take two knees?” Yeah, he realizes that backing up two yards for a 47-yard attempt instead of a 45-yarder would have been smart. Why? Because if Bass had missed, their opponent would have gotten the ball back with 45 seconds to go just 20 yards for their own field goal. That’s a “big difference in two-minute,” even if the field goal percentages are still “good to go” from that range.
It’s a wild spot to be in, winning the game but still realizing you could’ve managed that clock way better. Guess every coach learns a lesson, even when they get the W.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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