Then it's an unacceptable answer and he deserves much more criticism for it.
Because why would he be willing to throw the ball on 2nd down, but then cite the possibility of something bad happening with 2 backup tackles as to why he didn't throw on 3rd down?
That answer doesn't make sense under those circumstances. If you were truly that concerned for your tackles, wouldn't you have not passed at all?
I agree entirely.
That drive, much like in the KC game, was Kevin shitting all over his legs.