Properly handling fumbles is a key coaching detail [Video]

Monday night’s game essentially ended after Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Guyton tried to do his best Tony Dorsett impression. And failed.

Guyton had no business attempting to run with the ball after recovering a tumble. It was obvious the moment he got the thing in his hands.

He was promptly blown up by Texans safety Jalen Pitre, who knocked it loose and allowed Texans defensive end Derek Barnett to complete the sack, forced fumble, fumble return for touchdown trifecta.

Discussing the game-deciding moment on Tuesday’s PFT Live, Devin McCourty talked about former Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s method when it comes to coaching players to properly approach fumbles. It’s worth your time to listen to what Devin had to say.

And it’s a critical aspect of offense, defense, and special teams. There’s a loose ball. What should the player do?

McCourty said Belichick would do specific drills aimed at giving players a chance to try to recover fumbles, …