Joe Buck is undoubtedly a great broadcaster, but he has earned criticism for not always getting excited when the time calls for it. But, boy, did Buck show the haters on Thursday night during the Bears-Cowboys game.
Let’s fast-forward to the third quarter. The Bears have the ball deep in Cowboys territory and call for a bubble screen to Anthony Miller. The second-year pro takes advantage of some good blocking and scores a touchdown. Mitch Trubisky got credit for a touchdown throw, but let’s be honest: He didn’t have to do very much on the play.
Just don’t tell my man Joe Buck that. The Fox Sports announcer lavished the Bears quarterback with praise following the play…
Even before Miller crosses the goal line, Buck gives Trubisky credit for a “good throw,” which is already a little too much. But then he doubles down with “What a throw!” after the play. Who knew Joe Buck was such a big fan of bubble screens!
Compare that call to the one Buck made for David Tyree’s miracle catch in Super Bowl 42:
Oh, one of the craziest plays in NFL history? No big deal. But this basic screen pass on a Thursday night in December? Let’s get nuts.
Anyway, because I’m a moron, I spent way too much time putting together this video celebrating Trubisky’s beautiful toss.
WHAT. A. THROW.
