Hail Em Up Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/18/nfl-says-strict-illegal-contact-calls-will-continue/ Illegal contact penalties are way up this preseason, the result of the league office telling officials to monitor defensive backs closely and throw flags with impunity. That will continue in the regular season. “We’re not going to change how we’re calling the games once the regular-season starts,’’ NFL V.P. of officiating Dean Blandino told The MMQB. Blandino added, however, that the league office believes teams will adjust to the stricter rules enforcement and that there won’t necessarily be more flags when the season starts because players will have learned through the preseason what they can and can’t do. “The way the game’s being officiated now is the way it’s going to be officiated when the season begins,” Blandino said. “We have to remain consistent. I knew we’d see a spike in calls when we put out these points of emphasis. But coaches adjust, and players adjust. They have to, and they know it. And we’ll correct our officials when we feel they’re being over-zealous with certain calls. Plus, I would say that between 70 and 75 percent of the calls I’ve gotten from teams after their games this preseason are asking the question, Why weren’t there more calls? I had a call today from a team with seven questions, and six were, Why wasn’t a foul called on this play?” After a 2013 season in which several NFL passing records were set, we may see even more in 2014. It’s a good year to be a quarterback or a wide receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I really hate that they let a team win a Superbowl before they decide to in force a rule. Then go way over board. I'm never going to be able to watch a full Sunday night game. It would take too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Do you guys know if we're going with the gold or burgundy flags tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
757SeanTaylor21 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 All I know is they are making nfl to be just like the nba...drive to the rim fouls happen probably around 80% of the time..now every other pass play I'm sure would have a flag for some type of contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I really hate that they let a team win a Superbowl before they decide to in force a rule. Then go way over board. Yeah, funny they were already talking about the Seahawks before last year but they just happened to let them get away with their blatant pass interferences even in 2012, through 2013-4 when they could win a title. Good for business. But continuing to do that? Not good for business. Sad part is, the 'Hawks were really committing penalties, but the refs are calling ticky tack stuff all game. Had they just enforced the rules at a normal emphasis last year, it's questionable whether 'Hawks win the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I remember the 2012 playoff game vs. Seattle. On several plays Pierre Garcon was basically tackled or sucked into a wrestling match 30 yards down field. The referees didn't call ****. **** this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T Firefly Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Whether they say that or not (and there are obvious reasons why they would say it won't change), things will change in the regular season, This many flags are bad for business and it won't be allowed to continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asoccerplayer99 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Watching the game last night, I was bored to tears with the sheer volume of stoppages in play. So many flags, so many commercials. And not a single phantom defensive penalty was replayed.. I guess they dont want to let announcers say "whoa, there was nothing there, why did they call that?!" I already dont watch any games other than Skins games, more flags sure as hell wont bring me back. When does hockey season start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Think they showed a stat last night on average there are 12-13 calls a game. So far they are averaging almost 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I understand what they are trying to do, but it's been a disaster so far. Makes the games unwatchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 And not a single phantom defensive penalty was replayed.. I guess they dont want to let announcers say "whoa, there was nothing there, why did they call that?!" This... you could tell that the announcers were a little miffed, too. What about those false starts on Griffin? Do we not see Manning and Brady doing these exact motions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Whether they say that or not (and there are obvious reasons why they would say it won't change), things will change in the regular season, This many flags are bad for business and it won't be allowed to continue. Yup. And it will change again in the playoffs. Refs tend to swallow their whistle in the playoffs. I don't see that changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaSkinsNut Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Yup. And it will change again in the playoffs. Refs tend to swallow their whistle in the playoffs. I don't see that changing. I agree. Remember the ravens in the Superbowl bear hugging SF punt blockers from behind trying to eat time late in the game? Even my relatives who don't watch much football thought holding should have been called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Why not just enforce these new rules for Seattle if theyre that pissed they whooped up on Peyton? Durrrrrp Though it would never happen, itd be great to see a defense just stand 20 yards off the ball, then let the runner go right by them, as a protest. Or just not field a defense at all. Its ridiculous. Defenseless receiver? How about defenseless defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazzaro703 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Best comment was Grudens right at the start saying some of the refs would need tommy johns surgery from all the flag throwing. I hope Griffin and Jackson are working on their timing because with the new rules because if they truly stick to this as long as Griffin puts a bomb out in front of Jackson it will be unstoppable. Id throw 3-4 fly routes to him a game because as long as they are out in front of Jackson its either going to be caught, incomplete or a flag because he is the fastest man on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Every single play I would have a WR run a route right at the FS 20 yards down the field and get "bumped into" You will easily move the ball down the field 5 yards at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roanoker Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 instead of 3 yards and a cloud of dust, its two plays and a downpour of flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromYellowstone Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 It seems to me like after they saw Peyton get destroyed by the Seahawks D they couldn't take a chance of that happening again this year. It's obvious they want QBs like Manning and high scoring offenses to be the face of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 It seems to me like after they saw Peyton get destroyed by the Seahawks D they couldn't take a chance of that happening again this year. It's obvious they want QBs like Manning and high scoring offenses to be the face of the game. While this is definitely true, I just don't see how their off-season designs come to fruition in the real world. Yup. And it will change again in the playoffs. Refs tend to swallow their whistle in the playoffs. I don't see that changing. I agree with this view, as it is the best outcome for all concerned parties. The NFL Champion must be determined on the field. And with the high stakes atmosphere of the Playoffs, the greater intensity naturally leads to more physical play. It's not in anyone's interest to eliminate a Playoff Opponent via the help of a ticky tack call. If the league is smart, they continue to let teams fight it out in the Playoffs. Or else they risk damaging a quality product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poman Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Found this amusing: Or maybe sad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Found this amusing: Or maybe sad? It's how this season is going to be sadly. I watch any and all NFL football games. I turned off several games because I couldn't stand watching all of the flags. 3rd and 15? Big stop. Welp, nope. Illegal contact. 3rd and 1? Another stop! Welp, nope. Illegal contact again! It's terrible. Found this amusing: Or maybe sad? It's how this season is going to be sadly. I watch any and all NFL football games. I turned off several games because I couldn't stand watching all of the flags. 3rd and 15? Big stop. Welp, nope. Illegal contact. 3rd and 1? Another stop! Welp, nope. Illegal contact again! It's terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asoccerplayer99 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I agree with this view, as it is the best outcome for all concerned parties. The NFL Champion must be determined on the field. And with the high stakes atmosphere of the Playoffs, the greater intensity naturally leads to more physical play. It's not in anyone's interest to eliminate a Playoff Opponent via the help of a ticky tack call. Sure, but idiocy like this during the regular season can determine who actually makes it into the playoffs. It's entirely possible a team could miss the post season or have it's seeding out of whack due to a couple losses over phantom illegal contact penalties. They should call the post season like they call the regular season, that's the only way it could be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poman Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just saw on NFL Network that Seattle was the only team in preseason to not get a defensive holding penalty. Thats fantastic and really ups my confidence in the quality of the officiating this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Okay, Over/Under on the penalty flags tonight. Let's say 15 combined. Called, not Accepted. (I'm taking the over - The League's gonna make a point with everyone watching.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well, it wasn't the end of the world. Seattle got away with whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.