AtomicDawg
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You know, AD, that was my initial thought too, when they lined up for the FG. But then I started to think like a coach. First, IIRC the chances of getting a TD from the 10 in one play is something less than 10%, and that's if you have a competitive team, which the Jets weren't that day. Second, there IS a difference losing 41-3 than 41-0. Getting shut out is tougher to overcome than puting up at least SOME points. I know it sound odd, but the fact remains. Besides they "earned" that garbage time drive, and Bowles must have felt they were better off at least getting something out of it. If the ball had been on the 4 or 5 where the odds greatly increase, then I'm sure he would have gone for it.
BTW- I probably would have gone for it, but I wasn't a great HC.
I see your side of it, Ken. But after the game, I have a sinking feeling that that choice Bowles made may be the straw that broke the camel's back. Almost universally here in NY the decision was panned, and I'll bet my student loans that that decision was part of the reason Marshall and Richardson were feuding through the media in the locker room.
What does it say to your guys when, even in the slightest of chances to score a TD, you whimp out and get 3? And what if Folk misses that kick, then you get NOTHING out of it? Probably a damned if you do damned if you don't....but your season is over....at least attempt it. The freaking Cleveland Browns, 0 wins to their name up until Saturday had no reason to go out and give it their all except for contract fulfillments and pride...but they did it, and succeeded. It says a lot about Bowles as a HC IMHO.