Dolphins special teams coach Danny Crossman not amused by 'butt punt' in win over Bills
While the rest of the sporting world is having fun at the expense of Miami Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead for his "butt punt," special teams coach Danny Crossman is not the least bit amused.
With 1:37 left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, Morstead punted from the end zone, but his kick struck the backside of teammate Trent Sherfield. The ball ricocheted through the back of the end zone, resulting in a safety.
Miami still won the game, 21-19, despite having the ball for only 19 minutes and being outgained 497-212.
When asked about the play Tuesday, Crossman wasn't laughing.
"Absolutely zero amusement and a 100 percent critical mistake that has an opportunity to possibly lose a game. It never will get a smile from me," Crossman said, via the Miami Herald.
Crossman said that intentionally taking the safety was never considered. Because of the safety, the Bills wound up with worse field position due to the ensuing kick as opposed to a punt.
“I think the yardage that you're going to defend would be somewhat similar,” Crossman said. “It's a momentum play also, which you don't ever want to give up.”
Miami (3-0) hits the road to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Butt punt' not amusing to Dolphins special teams coach