Sometimes, patience is not the best way to solve problems. The Green Bay Packers’ patience with rookie kicker Brayden Narveson ran out last week, and the team decided to sign veteran Brandon McManus — despite his off-the-field controversial situation .
On the field, it has immediately paid off in a big way in the 24-22 win over the Houston Texans . McManus was responsible for a 45-yard field goal to decide the game, and he converted it twice. First, when Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans called a timeout. And then, when it was really counting. He also converted all of his three extra points.
“This is a historic, historic place,” McManus said after his first game for the Packers. “Like I said, I was super excited to come play here, and to have a chance for the game-winner in game 1, I knew I had to do it.”…