Around the NFL Week 14

Think. Really think about what is said here. Do you understand or grasp the depth or complexity of what you are saying? Is there like a secret underground meeting in the off-season that the NFL evaluates fan revenue, TV ratings and attendance and then tells all officials which teams to 'look the other way' on? Because that sounds precisely what you are saying.

Do you comprehend the sheer number of people that would have to be involved to bring any validity to this speculation? Not one 'leaked email'. Not one TMZ exclusive?

Theres a handful here that speculate that the officials 'favor' Dallas. But in each game you guys mention as an example, Dallas is assessed MORE penalties and penalty yards in each of those games. That does make since and only add to contradict your claims.

Again I ask the question. If the winners are 'predetermined by the league in advance of the game'. Why do you watch?
It's really not as complex as you are saying, because it's not predetermined per se but having a few well timed calls/no calls. And since the people in the booth in new york are now centralized the possibility is more realistic.

That said, I noted all these things with my tinfoil hat on, because it's not really likely but at this time of year with a season in shambles and a cowboys fan coming on here spewing cowboys propaganda, its as good a yarn as any.

Think. Really think about what is said here. Do you understand or grasp the depth or complexity of what you are saying? Is there like a secret underground meeting in the off-season that the NFL evaluates fan revenue, TV ratings and attendance and then tells all officials which teams to 'look the other way' on? Because that sounds precisely what you are saying.

Do you comprehend the sheer number of people that would have to be involved to bring any validity to this speculation? Not one 'leaked email'. Not one TMZ exclusive?

Theres a handful here that speculate that the officials 'favor' Dallas. But in each game you guys mention as an example, Dallas is assessed MORE penalties and penalty yards in each of those games. That does make since and only add to contradict your claims.

Again I ask the question. If the winners are 'predetermined by the league in advance of the game'. Why do you watch?

I don't think the NFL is rigged but to sit here and vehemently disagree with the slightest CHANCE that it might be seems a bit asinine. Especially when we all know, and have seen, how corrupt the NFL as an organization can be at times.

We've seen the NBA with Tim Donaghy and MLB with Pete Rose get manipulated at some level. To think the NFL is beyond this type of meddling is close-minded.

Again, NOT saying it's true. But it definitely is a possibility.

With all that being said, and as hard as it is to admit, the Cowboys are Red-Hot right now. I don't think NFL officiating has anything to do with their wins, they're simply playing good football.

Viks fire John DeFilippo

Back to last nights game, The Seahawks are starting to look pretty damn scary on Defense again. It looks like a lock they will be playing Dallas in RD1. That will be a good defensive battle.

Im impressed with P. Carroll man. I thought with the team sort of breaking up over the past couple years they'd be in a worse situation. He's got these YOUNG guys playing hard and winning games.

Of course it doesn't hurt to have Russell Wilson as your QB1 either.

Just another good organization with solid leadership finding ways to win. I'm jealous.

Viks fire John DeFilippo

At least one team is upset enough about the direction of its franchise to make a statement.

Viks fire John DeFilippo

whoa...Im a little surprised, but I think DeFlippo has disappointed a bit. gotta think he's going back to the Eagles in some capacity because Wentz has looked more like a basic bitch this year.

I have a hard time believing that any games are rigged. The nonsense about not having star power for a reason is equally silly. By that logic Jacksonville would've never sniffed the AFC championship game. They have little star power. Fournette? Ramsey? They would not bring nearly as much viewing interest to the table as a Steelers Patriots game. I just think that NFL officiating is that bad. Plus they have absolutely no accountability. Players, coaches have to do post games and answer for their decisions. Refs should be required to do the same.

Cousins got OC fired. What a dick.

whoa...Im a little surprised, but I think DeFlippo has disappointed a bit. gotta think he's going back to the Eagles in some capacity because Wentz has looked more like a basic bitch this year.

Coming off a knee , Next yr he will be back to top 10 level IMO

Cousins got OC fired. What a dick.

no it doesn't work like that. Big Zim has done this before with Norv. I think it was too quick of a trigger finger myself.