[bert]

but, if he had run it up the middle instead of passing he might have got the first down

[Scirparius]

Choosing between running or passing is a decision that can be second guessed.

Failing to secure the residence of a terror suspect before dusting for fingerprints and collecting all the available evidence is utter and blatant incompetence.

If you want to stick with the ridiculous football analogies, it's like literally and purposely dropping the ball.