With 45 seconds left in the week 1 matchup against the Jaguars, New York Giants‘ newcomer Kaelin Clay watched as the ball shot up into the air off the punters foot. As the ball began to spiral downward, Clay opened his arms in an attempt to catch the punt; the ball bounced off hischest and into the waiting arms of an incoming Jaguar.
The game was officially over and the Giants were gifted their first loss of the season on an all too familiar gaffe.
New York Giants’ special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey backed up the confidence-stripped Clay, stating:
“You’re not just going to give him one chance and throw him away,” said McGaughey.