NFL has a lot of explaining to do...

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Re: NFL has a lot of explaining to do...

...Because the officiating this weekend sucks! I'd like to have the pass-interference call explained once again (as opposed to illegal contact) & find what it takes to have offensive PI called, apparently I don't know because Fitzgerald got away with running guys over.

While we're at it Mr. Piera, please explain the ref missing the facemask on Rodgers on the game's last play & the helmet to helmet hit. Just a crappy way to end a great game...

I'll take a stab at this one - PI occurs if there's contact made after the ball is thrown if the ball is not tipped. Illegal contact is any contact that occurs 5 yards downfield before the ball is thrown.

Anyone?


Yeah, I noticed that too! What I think is interesting is that the facemask may have occurred after the fumble and recovery. What would the correct call have been then?

Spot on SASF. I added a qualifier for the anal retentive/OCD types.

Thanks, Steelability, and for the important qualifier !

[feltdizz]

Re: NFL has a lot of explaining to do...

If Rodgers completed the first down OT pass on a perfectly executed play.... He threw a laser when his WR was wide open.

[Iron Shiek]

Re: NFL has a lot of explaining to do...

What I hated was that Randy Moss got called for Offensive PI because he ran in a straight line and bowled over the DB (not really intentionally, the defender just stood there and let it happen, Moss never even lowered his head/shoulder or anything, Phil Simms likened it to Charging in the NBA), which negated a nice gain and a first down.

Yet, Larry Fitzgerald did the EXACT same thing in the end zone, and I believe he caught a TD on the play...or it might have been incomplete, can't remember, but either way, there was no flag.

I think that was very inconsistent....and annoying.

[papillon]

Re: NFL has a lot of explaining to do...

I saw a head to head on Rodgers and a facemask... I will also admit Aaron Rodgers holds onto the ball just like Ben.. and has just as many sacks. Throw the freaking ball.

This weekend was another obvious display of refs influencing games.. I have seen at least 5 plays where the WR has pushed of, initiated contact, held and all the calls went against the Defender...

The automatic first down on a few 3rd and incomplete were also janky. I guess this is why they call it a passing league. Surely it's not because of the outcome of these playoff games.

The teams who ran heavy won easily. Football hasn't changed that much.

Guys who watch football and enjoy some defense view this as poor officiating; however, this is what the NFL wants and will defend the calls. Personally, I'd like to see cornerbacks be able to play like Mel Blount did in his prime and you had to beat him physically to be successful. I hate Madden football.

Pappy

[feltdizz]

Re: NFL has a lot of explaining to do...

I saw a head to head on Rodgers and a facemask... I will also admit Aaron Rodgers holds onto the ball just like Ben.. and has just as many sacks. Throw the freaking ball.

This weekend was another obvious display of refs influencing games.. I have seen at least 5 plays where the WR has pushed of, initiated contact, held and all the calls went against the Defender...

The automatic first down on a few 3rd and incomplete were also janky. I guess this is why they call it a passing league. Surely it's not because of the outcome of these playoff games.

The teams who ran heavy won easily. Football hasn't changed that much.

Guys who watch football and enjoy some defense view this as poor officiating; however, this is what the NFL wants and will defend the calls. Personally, I'd like to see cornerbacks be able to play like Mel Blount did in his prime and you had to beat him physically to be successful. I hate Madden football.

Pappy

I don't mind the new rules and think the DB's do a great job... I just wish the refs would call the offensive PI more often. Some of the calls have been NBA bad...

In other news...I read where Darrell Revis has covered Moss, Andre Johnson, Steve Smith, Ocho and Reggie Wayne and none had more then 35 yards.. INSANE!!!