Undoubtedly, it would have been nice (and safe) if Charlie Smyth's first NFL kick would have been a point-after attempt.

Instead, the former Gaelic football goalkeeper on Sunday was summoned to attempt a 56-yarder against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., with the Saints trailing 19-8 in the fourth quarter and New Orleans needing a successful field goal to give the Saints a chance to tie with a touchdown and two-point conversion.

"The way the game was going (with the Saints trailing 16-0 at halftime), we needed two two-point conversions if we scored a touchdown, so you were curious if the opportunity was going to come up," Smyth said. "Ultimately, you just have to stay ready."

He was ready, and solidified a place in franchise lore in the 21-17 loss.

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