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The Carolina Panthers attempted a 59-yard field goal to tie the game but missed, leading to criticism of the decision. Head coach Frank Reich expressed regret over the decision, acknowledging mixed opinions among the coaching staff. He also defended the decision, stating it had better odds than going for a 4th-and-10. Reich admitted that he wished he had gone for the fourth down instead to give the kicker, Bryce Young, a moment. Despite the criticism, Reich emphasized that there are no plans for staff changes.
Frank Reich defends decision to try 59-yard field goal https://t.co/Me3ZrPMN0K
I asked Frank Reich about the 4th-and-10 vs. the 59-yard field goal last night. In retrospect, he says, he wishes he had gone for it on fourth down and tried to "Give Bryce that moment." I do give Reich credit for this: some head coaches would never admit that.
Frank Reich said he wishes now he'd gone for the fourth-and-10 rather than try a 59-yard FG. In part, to "give Bryce (Young) that moment."
Frank Reich leaves open the possibility he might take over the play calling again from Thomas Brown. But as a play-caller himself, he doesn't believe in finger-pointing.
Frank Reich said: "This is the NFL. We realize we're on day-to-day contracts." Adds he understands the expectations on a head coach. "There's nowhere I'd rather be, right in the middle of it."
Here's a closer look at the Panthers' decision to try a 59-yard field goal late in last night's game. https://t.co/22NNR2pZvv
Frank Reich reiterates he's not looking to make any staff changes.
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Frank Reich explains the curious decision to try a 59-yard field goal. https://t.co/gLLJUIxqVy
Frank Reich says there’s been no thought to making staff changes.
Frank Reich says there were mixed opinions among the coaches on going for the 59-yard FG. “Do I second guess myself? Yeah, after we missed it.”
Frank Reich says he thought the 59-yard FG attempt had better odds than 4th-and-10. "Do I second-guess myself over it? Yeah, after we missed it, I did."
The #Panthers decided to try a 59-yard FG for a chance to tie. It wasn't even close. And they used a crucial timeout before this. Entire sequence was horrible. https://t.co/hMBX0wOeig
PANTHERS MISS THE FG TO TIE 😳 (via @NFL) https://t.co/O8Z8xtNawz
Why didn’t the Panthers run the ball if they were going to kick a 59-yard field goal?
#Panthers choose to go for tie but the 59-yard attempt comes up short 👀 https://t.co/8DiFZ2lSxx
The Panthers wasted a timeout and then kicked a 90-yard field goal with the game on the line. Sick.
Frank Reich right now https://t.co/31wp50bc4m