Around the NFL- Week 3

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The call was terrible, but what's the excuse going to be when regular referees return and they make the same bad calls fans have been complaining about for years?

Refs will always miss calls, unless we get robot field judges that are programmed to see everything, everywhere, everytime.

There will still be ticky tack calls missed, i.e. missed holding calls, subtle jostling between db's/wr's, etc. but a lot of things we used to take for granted should return to normal. Things like game speed, refs being in the right position to see things, controlling the players so scraps don't get out of hand, etc.

The obvious calls should still be called, like calling Sidney Rice for interference because he was draped all over Sam Shields instead of putting that on Shields. Same thing with plays like the one Darrius Heyward-Bey got injured on.

Things like the refs knowing the rulebook too, like a dead ball foul is not a 10 second runoff inside 2 minutes, and things like correct spotting of the ball after a penalty so 20 yard unsportmanslike penalties never happen.

Those are all examples of things that the regular refs never had a problem with, and are glaring examples of what the replacements have done so far. Sure, instances of the refs penalizing the player who retaliates against an instigator will happen, but that should be expected by now.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

To me there is a distinction between bad calls and wrong calls. People weren't wholly concerned about the integrity of the game under the regular refs. But now? There are plenty of people worried about it. Until our Rams game I was part of the "these guys aren't too bad and they'll get better" crowd. These past two weeks have proven to me though just how difficult the job is and just how unqualified these scabs are. It is CLEARLY affecting the game and it is even more CLEARLY affecting the fans' perception of the game. THAT is a major problem that the league needs to recognize and get fixed immediately.

That's kind of the point I was trying to make. Are fans going to go back to "these refs suck!!!!!" or will it be "well, damn I have so much respect for the work you do I'll just keep quiet"

[los panda]

instead of these refs reviewing video, they should just poll america like dancing w the stars or american idol.

something like text your call to 202-555-wolf
text a to confirm the ruling on the field
text b to overturn the ruling on the field

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by los panda

instead of these refs reviewing video, they should just poll america like dancing w the stars or american idol.

something like text your call to 202-555-wolf
text a to confirm the ruling on the field
text b to overturn the ruling on the field

:headbange

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Snoop is on first take today, he literally knows nothing about the NFL lmao

He could be a ref than....

[punch it in]

Worst part about last nite is the pack dont have a true owner that can voice his opinion.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Worst part about last nite is the pack dont have a true owner that can voice his opinion.

Or say something stupid about it...

Jones says league is ‘great’ even with controversy surrounding replacement refs | Dallas Cowboys and the NFL | a mySA.com blog

[Monkeydad]

I guess Jerrah is over the bogus cap hit his team took.

[skinsfaninok]

Notable stats,

skins have the 1st ranked scoring offense in the NFL , 33 PPG.
first of all HOLY SHIT !

But.. The team also has the 30th ranked scoring defense in the nfl..

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Or say something stupid about it...

Jones says league is ‘great’ even with controversy surrounding replacement refs | Dallas Cowboys and the NFL | a mySA.com blog

PLEASE let the next horrible game changing call result in a dallas loss in the most unimaginable fashion lord.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by mooby

.....unless we get robot field judges that are programmed to see everything, everywhere, everytime.

Well, finally! Robocop syle would suit me.

They could put a transponder in the ball so its location is never in doubt (kinda like tennis) and make better use of the replay booth.

Oh, and bring back the Ver. 1.0 refs, already!

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

Well, finally! Robocop syle would suit me.

They could put a transponder in the ball so its location is never in doubt (kinda like tennis) and make better use of the replay booth.

Oh, and bring back the Ver. 1.0 refs, already!

Yes! And implant gps chips in all players feet and hands!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Notable stats,

skins have the 1st ranked scoring offense in the NFL , 33 PPG.
first of all HOLY SHIT !

But.. The team also has the 30th ranked scoring defense in the nfl..

Feels like '99 all over again.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Feels like '99 all over again.

Ill take that and an unbotched snap in the second round and be on my way.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Yes! And implant gps chips in all players feet and hands!

Or we could go the humane route and put the RFID chips in cleats, helmets and gloves?