About the only thing that a cautious pilot could reasonably be expected to do is dirty up a bit sooner so that the final minute was not so rushed. That might have helped save the day.
Report says ...
8) There is no persuasive basis in the record to conclude that the approach was “rushed.” The crew anticipated the late glideslope capture by lowering the gear and selecting flaps 15 even before capturing the localizer, and the only items to be completed after glideslope capture were final flap setting and the landing checklist. Landing clearance had already been obtained.