Is because the coach is sending him out there instead of punting. In the past we've had chicken-s##t coaches who have been too afraid to try a kick with the ball inside the opponents 35 yard line. Even though they never hit 4 in a row as long as Hauschka has done, both Lindell & Carpenter had the legs to kick over 50 yards, yet I clearly remember Chan Gailey punting on 4th down from the 34 yard line, instead of a 51 yard FG attempt. While some of you continued your love for Gailey even though his win % was a paltry 33% he lost me forever that day (we lost that game). I'm pretty sure, tied or up 3, Rex wouldn't have had the guts to try either the 54 or 55 yarder knowing a miss would put Atlanta close to FG range to either go ahead or tie the game. Rex would have punted both times and probably lost the game.
Both long FG attempts were McDermott playing to win instead of playing not to lose. I think McDermott is going to prove to be something that the Bills have never had before-a great coach who we were the 1st team to hire as a head coach. Look it up-every successful head coach the Bills have had was recycled. Now it's worked great in NE with their recycled coach, but the best situations over the years have been teams that found the next great coach and gave him his 1st chance. Even better, with the Pegulas running things, we don't have to worry that he will leave when it's time for a new contract because the owner is too cheap to pay him.
Both long FG attempts were McDermott playing to win instead of playing not to lose. I think McDermott is going to prove to be something that the Bills have never had before-a great coach who we were the 1st team to hire as a head coach. Look it up-every successful head coach the Bills have had was recycled. Now it's worked great in NE with their recycled coach, but the best situations over the years have been teams that found the next great coach and gave him his 1st chance. Even better, with the Pegulas running things, we don't have to worry that he will leave when it's time for a new contract because the owner is too cheap to pay him.
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