Raheem Morris Bluntly Explains Thinking Behind Going For It Late

September 13, 2010   ·   Paul Mueller   ·   Jump to comments

With a 17-14 lead, their first of the game in the season opener against the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris made what was, at the time, a controversial decision.

On 4th-and-1 at the Cleveland five-yard line, Morris elected to go for it rather than attempt a chip-shot field goal that would have given the Buccaneers a six-point lead with just over 30 seconds left in the game.

And Morris was quick in his explanation when asked about the decision after the game.

“Defensive-minded head coach,” said Morris. “I’m going to make them go 95-yards to beat us. No way. Go for it.”

Quarterback Josh Freeman was sacked for a six-yard loss on the play, and the Browns took over on their own 11-yard line. But Jake Delhomme would not have to go 95 yards to beat the Buccaneers. He had 34 seconds to cross midfield and set-up what could be a game-tying field goal and take their chances in overtime.

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