Football So the NFL was on full display this weekend - Page 4

Mecca · 01-08-2018, 07:55 AM

They think anthem protests are why the ratings are down huh? Or because "Oh my god we're gonna get the thug rep the NBA had" etc etc. No I think you're rating are down because there is zero consistency in anything I ****ing see.

The Zebra's were out there deciding playoff games yet they wonder why a huge chunk of fans are leaving. The NFL can think it's the younger generation with it's short attention span and desire to stare at it's phones that is leaving..I don't. I think it's hardcore fans that have seen enough.

Let's take this for example, obviously everyone here watched that abomination of officiating that took place in the Chiefs game. Move to later that day, the Falcons entire gameplay was to basically butt**** the Rams receivers all over the field. We've been taught for years that basically breathing on a receiver is not ok but in that game I'm pretty sure they could have raped them on the field to no flag. I've seen guys go to jail for less than what was done to Sammy Watkins in that game.

Then yesterday, we've been conditioned that you can't touch a QB's head, you can't tackle him low etc etc...then I watch Tyrod Taylor get his head basically jammed into the ground with a chokehold tackle and they don't flag that? The guy would have been suspeded for a year had he done that to Brady.

Adding to that not saying Carolina was gonna win but that Intentional Grounding penalty was also complete bullshit and decided the game.

At the end of the day, there is no consistency and rules are worded in a way that they can make any call they want and it can be justified. Yet they wonder why people don't give a shit anymore. All this league has turned into is big markets and stars.

Matt Ryan is about to be one of the few good QB's left in the league so gotta prop up the Falcons. Brees is coming to the end so gotta push him up. If Jacksonville doesn't find a QB they're gonna be the Chiefs no matter how good that defense is...and then people wonder why this shit looks rigged.

**notorious** · 01-08-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

The Falcons DB's in that game were repeatedly early on balls, basically daring officials to flag them.

That's a good way to play in the playoffs IMO. Push the rules as far as you can.

Seattle made a nice run doing this.

Chiefnj2 · 01-08-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

My point is the NFL officials are biased in general the Chiefs happen to be a "have not" team so is Buffalo.

If Uno e Fatto wasn't such a coward and would for just once call the refs out, the team might get the benefit of the doubt on a call some day.

Mecca · 01-08-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

That is grounding, but I've seen it not called in many worse cases than that.

If you draw a line back from where the RT is on the line, he makes it outside of that spot, it's not by much but he does.

Mecca · 01-08-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

Easy Fix.

Make every call reviewable/reservable/challengable. I don't care how long games take, it will be RIGHT.

They've repeatedly shown they don't even get them right with replay.

**notorious** · 01-08-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

If you draw a line back from where the RT is on the line, he makes it outside of that spot, it's not by much but he does.

I want them to call grounding more often, so I am biased.

They allow QB's way too much leeway on grounding IMO.

**notorious** · 01-08-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

They've repeatedly shown they don't even get them right with replay.

They still have control.

In fact, replay gives them more options to nudge a game in the direction they desire.

Mecca · 01-08-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I want them to call grounding more often, so I am biased.

They allow QB's way too much leeway on grounding IMO.

That's fine but it's still an example of saying one thing and then calling it a different way.

Fish · 01-08-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

You could if you know what their agenda is, problem is, you don't always know.

Like in that Atlanta game are they going to prop up the player in Ryan or the LA market?

WWE is fake but guess what even if you watch all of it you don't always know who's going to win do you?

Ahh, it's an obvious, yet still secret agenda. Makes sense...

Garcia Bronco · 01-08-2018, 08:55 AM

What killed me was the end of the first half in the Falcons/Rams game. Reviewing a play that was not questionable while the Rams had the Falcons on the ropes. Not saying it changed the outcome of the game, but it was so tedious.

Add to that the ridiculous call when Mariotta fumbled the ball and both situations are a part of the story of why the NFL is losing interest.

The NFL, a contested catch requires passing the BAR examine and a calculus book.

Mecca · 01-08-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Ahh, it's an obvious, yet still secret agenda. Makes sense...

Look what you're asking me to believe is that NFL officials are completely incompetent boobs who can be outperformed by kids. And you're also asking me to believe that even though they are that stupid their ****ups always seem to favor certain teams, how's that make sense?

ChiefsCountry · 01-08-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Ahh, it's an obvious, yet still secret agenda. Makes sense...

It's always rigged when we lose. Duh.

Mecca · 01-08-2018, 08:57 AM

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It's always rigged when we lose. Duh.

It's pretty well rigged either way, if Patrick Mahomes turns into a face of the league guess who will get some calls in their favor?

**BigRedChief** · 01-08-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Exactly. We're not alone... It's a star driven league. Maybe if Mahomes turns into an elite QB, that will change.

The NFL was slobbering all over the Chiefs this year. GMF had a long piece about the Chiefs every damn day. They pumped up Mahomes.

The network is running national ads to publicize one of its charities using Kelce as the center piece player.

**notorious** · 01-08-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Ahh, it's an obvious, yet still secret agenda. Makes sense...

I don't like this argument.

It takes one official to nudge a game in a certain direction.

I hate the fact that this is even questionable because I love football damnit. The NFL is to blame whether they are nudging games or not. If they would clean up the horrific officiating and not let the worst ref umpire a playoff game we wouldn't be having this conversation.

Mecca · 01-08-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The NFL was slobbering all over the Chiefs this year. GMF had a long piece about the Chiefs every damn day. They pumped up Mahomes.

The network is running national ads to publicize one of its charities using Kelce as the center piece player.

That's nice but we're flyover country and until we have a star that matters we're gonna be nobodies like the Colts were till Manning got there.

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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-512950	So the NFL was on full display this weekend They think anthem protests are why the ratings are down huh? Or because "Oh my god we're gonna get the thug rep the NBA had" etc etc. No I think you're rating are down because there is zero consistency in anything I **ing see. The Zebra's were out there deciding playoff games yet they wonder why a huge chunk of fans are leaving. The NFL can think it's the younger generation with it's short attention span and desire to stare at it's phones that is leaving..I don't. I think it's hardcore fans that have seen enough. Let's take this for example, obviously everyone here watched that abomination of officiating that took place in the Chiefs game. Move to later that day, the Falcons entire gameplay was to basically butt** the Rams receivers all over the field. We've been taught for years that basically breathing on a receiver is not ok but in that game I'm pretty sure they could have raped them on the field to no flag. I've seen guys go to jail for less than what was done to Sammy Watkins in that game. Then yesterday, we've been conditioned that you can't touch a QB's head, you can't tackle him low etc etc...then I watch Tyrod Taylor get his head basically jammed into the ground with a chokehold tackle and they don't flag that? The guy would have been suspeded for a year had he done that to Brady. Adding to that not saying Carolina was gonna win but that Intentional Grounding penalty was also complete bullshit and decided the game. At the end of the day, there is no consistency and rules are worded in a way that they can make any call they want and it can be justified. Yet they wonder why people don't give a shit anymore. All this league has turned into is big markets and stars. Matt Ryan is about to be one of the few good QB's left in the league so gotta prop up the Falcons. Brees is coming to the end so gotta push him up. If Jacksonville doesn't find a QB they're gonna be the Chiefs no matter how good that defense is...and then people wonder why this shit looks rigged.
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Garcia Bronco No Keys, No Problem Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Denver Casino cash: $1863136	What killed me was the end of the first half in the Falcons/Rams game. Reviewing a play that was not questionable while the Rams had the Falcons on the ropes. Not saying it changed the outcome of the game, but it was so tedious. Add to that the ridiculous call when Mariotta fumbled the ball and both situations are a part of the story of why the NFL is losing interest. The NFL, a contested catch requires passing the BAR examine and a calculus book.
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