There will not be a "Calvin Johnson rule" next year

MTK · 03-15-2011, 09:36 AM

Calvin Johnson play won’t change the rulebook | ProFootballTalk

Jontrem · 03-15-2011, 09:44 AM

So, they do not want to admit they are wrong so they refuse to change a rule that is obviously wrong? That was 5 times worse than the Tuck Rule if you ask me.

Alvin Walton · 03-15-2011, 09:51 AM

I saw that game.
He made the catch and had possession but he used the ball to get up from the ground with.
If he would have just sat there a couple more seconds he would have been fine.
These guys need to be trained to hold on to the ball in the end zone so the refs can be sure its a TD.

NC_Skins · 03-15-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jontrem

So, they do not want to admit they are wrong so they refuse to change a rule that is obviously wrong? That was 5 times worse than the Tuck Rule if you ask me.

Pretty much what I gather from it. You'd think David Stern was running the officiating rules.

KLHJ2 · 03-15-2011, 10:24 AM

I can understand why, if you make an exception for that one catch, then coaches will start challenging more often. More plays will become questionable and it will be counter productive to the rule of maintaining possession through the ground.

It sucks for Calvin Johnson, but the rule is the rule and it is there for a reason. If Megatron didn't let the ball come out of his hands then it would have never been questioned.

skinsfaninok · 03-15-2011, 10:54 AM

the Lions will make the playoffs in 2011, take it to the bank

MTK · 03-15-2011, 11:22 AM

I think more than anything the NFL is trying to keep officials from making subjective calls as much as possible.

KLHJ2 · 03-15-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think more than anything the NFL is trying to keep officials from making subjective calls as much as possible.

I agree with that perspective as well.

Alvin Walton · 03-15-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

the Lions will make the playoffs in 2011, take it to the bank

skinsfaninok · 03-15-2011, 11:40 AM

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Just wait they will be last years "Chiefs" of 2011

SmootSmack · 03-15-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

the Lions will make the playoffs in 2011, take it to the bank

Well technically it would be 2012...

Alvin Walton · 03-15-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Just wait they will be last years "Chiefs" of 2011

Their glass shouldered quarterback would need to actually be upright for that to happen.

skinsfaninok · 03-15-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well technically it would be 2012...

Sorry 2011-2012 season

skinsfaninok · 03-15-2011, 12:37 PM

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Their glass shouldered quarterback would need to actually be upright for that to happen.

He's bound for a healthy season

Alvin Walton · 03-15-2011, 12:59 PM

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He's bound for a healthy season

Detroit's O-Line sucks and they are talking about drafting defense this year.
Stafford may have to learn to throw with both arms.
The Lions are in a tough division, they're not doing squat next year.

03-15-2011, 09:36 AM	#1
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03-15-2011, 09:44 AM	#2
Jontrem Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 608	Re: There will not be a "Calvin Johnson rule" next year So, they do not want to admit they are wrong so they refuse to change a rule that is obviously wrong? That was 5 times worse than the Tuck Rule if you ask me.

03-15-2011, 09:51 AM	#3
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: There will not be a "Calvin Johnson rule" next year I saw that game. He made the catch and had possession but he used the ball to get up from the ground with. If he would have just sat there a couple more seconds he would have been fine. These guys need to be trained to hold on to the ball in the end zone so the refs can be sure its a TD. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

03-15-2011, 10:24 AM	#5
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: There will not be a "Calvin Johnson rule" next year I can understand why, if you make an exception for that one catch, then coaches will start challenging more often. More plays will become questionable and it will be counter productive to the rule of maintaining possession through the ground. It sucks for Calvin Johnson, but the rule is the rule and it is there for a reason. If Megatron didn't let the ball come out of his hands then it would have never been questioned.

03-15-2011, 10:54 AM	#6
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Re: There will not be a "Calvin Johnson rule" next year the Lions will make the playoffs in 2011, take it to the bank __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

03-15-2011, 11:22 AM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: There will not be a "Calvin Johnson rule" next year I think more than anything the NFL is trying to keep officials from making subjective calls as much as possible. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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