gmenroc Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Let me start by saying they were NOT the reason we lost. But they had a much larger influence than they should have. They were pretty terrible this week. The illegal contact, pass interference shit has got to be reined in. I can't believe some of the calls in this game were actually calls. WRs initiated damn near every call, yet the defender was the one flagged. For the first time, I can't help but wonder how the hell the defense can play defense anymore given the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 that 8:30 game last night was insane. totally unwatchable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 that 8:30 game last night was insane. totally unwatchable Missed the majority of the night game, but did catch a piece of the comment from the announcers about the ref being on the TV more than ??? I used to be able to watch football all day. Now, I'll watch the Giants if they're on and maybe some pieces of another game here or there. But the game is a watered-down version of its former self and it's pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaNJ Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The Jets game too... just tons of flags way too often. Then it seems they miss obvious ones and you get even more frustrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 i turned the niner/bears game off before halftime last night and i never do that. in the past i'd watch any game no matter how bad it was. if i don't have strong fantasy or gambling investments in a non-giant game i'm not going to have the patience for all these flags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 On the other hand, I do like the games having the referee to go to in some central office with which to confer during onfield reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The Jets game too... just tons of flags way too often. Then it seems they miss obvious ones and you get even more frustrated The game has become more strict than 2-hand touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaNJ Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Apparently the Sunday night announcing crew really got on the number of flags thrown. I know the first half of the game was pretty fucking ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 What's worse than the questionable "touch" calls are the ones that are just blatantly wrong. How does Justin Pugh get punched in the face, not respond and get flagged for a PF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The lame fucking call where Jay Cutler got speared and it was roughing the passer because his helmet hit his ribs personifies what is wrong with the NFL rules these days. In the 90s, that was a fucking love-tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I can understand the need to enforce player safety in light of all the concussion research...but the PI stuff is just making the game unwatchable. Like gmenroc said the WR is initiating most of the contact and the DB is getting the flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I can understand the need to enforce player safety in light of all the concussion research...but the PI stuff is just making the game unwatchable. Like gmenroc said the WR is initiating most of the contact and the DB is getting the flag. I have to say though, most of the calls on our defensive backs for illegal contact were pretty blatant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 For all the emphasis on offense one Qb had a 300 yard game all weekend(Rodgers) I want to see offenses move the ball, not officials moving it for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have to say though, most of the calls on our defensive backs for illegal contact were pretty blatant. No doubt, there were some clear holds there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 For all the emphasis on offense one Qb had a 300 yard game all weekend(Rodgers) I want to see offenses move the ball, not officials moving it for them QB doesn't get the penalty yards added to their stats, do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Let me start by saying they were NOT the reason we lost. But they had a much larger influence than they should have. They were pretty terrible this week. The illegal contact, pass interference shit has got to be reined in. I can't believe some of the calls in this game were actually calls. WRs initiated damn near every call, yet the defender was the one flagged. For the first time, I can't help but wonder how the hell the defense can play defense anymore given the rules. They called the game the way the NFL wants the game called. Give credit to the receivers....they waited for 5+ yards to cut right into a defensive back who maintained proper positioning, and drew the flag. I honestly don't know how a cornerback can play their position anymore. I'd jump off a fucking bridge if that was my job. Don't hate on the refs....hate on the league for destroying what used to be an awesome game to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 that 8:30 game last night was insane. totally unwatchable Yeah man... I didn't see it, but at 10:30 I noticed they were only halfway through the second quarter and figured it must be a flag-fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 They called the game the way the NFL wants the game called. Give credit to the receivers....they waited for 5+ yards to cut right into a defensive back who maintained proper positioning, and drew the flag. I honestly don't know how a cornerback can play their position anymore. I'd jump off a fucking bridge if that was my job. Don't hate on the refs....hate on the league for destroying what used to be an awesome game to watch. I think its even worse for safeties. You're supposed to hit the guy... but if he's looking for the ball he's a "defenseless receiver" and you get slapped with a fifteen yard penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I'd like to know what happened with that Percy Harvin TD. He clearly stepped out of bounds, the line judge pointed at the stop as he ran past...then fuck it, TD, and NO REVIEW. I thought all scoring plays are supposed to be reviewed now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jranieli Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I think its even worse for safeties. You're supposed to hit the guy... but if he's looking for the ball he's a "defenseless receiver" and you get slapped with a fifteen yard penalty. The game has been ruined.....it sucks now. Personally, I think they need to change the game....here is what I'd do: Mandate a standard protective uniform that every player has to use. Set a max number of downfield receivers....no more of this sending 5 guys out.....that sucks ass. Set weight limits for every position, like wrestling. Roll back the ticky-tack stuff on the secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Holy shit are you serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 big fan of that harvin no-call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Holy shit are you serious? NFL.com even posted an article on what a great play it was by Harvin. Every single comment is blasting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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