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I think there is a Grey area in terms of cheating. The part that is iffy is if the RB can be ineligible 5 yards outside the tackle. I believe the rule is it has to be last man on the line. If that's not the case not cheating. If the refs are to report it, and didn't timely enough, that's not on NE, that's on the refs.

The way Mike P. Explained it makes it worse, that it was never a question of control of the ball. He had control, and that is a given. The completing the action is the issue, and more specifically performing a football move. Apparently 3 steps, switch hands, and extending are not football moves. The ground can cause an incompletion for a ball not in control or possession of the receiver. That makes sense to me. But the ground cannot cause an incompletion for somebody with control of the football, because that would be a fumble, hence control. (Note: ground can't cause a fumble) Gaining/maintaining control aren't the issues, it was he did not extend far enough to perform a football move. The move is up for debate not the control, which makes little to no sense to me. It makes sense to me, think of it this way, the ground can only end a play, not extend it. Ground is a dead zone, so by fumbling due to the ground, would keep the play alive, while bouncing off te turf on a reception would also end the play.

I fail to comprehend any of the reasoning behind that call. I hate Dallas so I won't lose sleep, I just don't get it.

I thought that was a catch. And I haaaate Dallas

I'm actually more concerned with the way Terry is inserting himself in the process. He's the owner, I get it. He should be there and a large part of the decision, but to have the idea that Whaley is "running" the interviews redacted is a little scary. Is Whaley there? Is Terry taking sole responsibility? Remember this is the same guy that drives around the country scouting hockey players on his own. Sports franchises seem to be more of a personal play toy to the Pegula's at this point. It's entertainment for him, not a quest for a championship. These things don't have to be mutually exclusive, but in this case they are.

You make a really solid point. FacePalm

A few things; 1. A buddy of mine is a private pilot for jets. Even if he flies a non-company (personally owned) plane, which he does at times, to offset the costs the plane will be rented out to other people needing flights. So, even if it is a Pegula owned plane, he may use it for others flights. Just because you have tons doesn't mean you waste tons. 2. The 48' in Denver. I would assume that the interview process is very long and intensive, so that isn't enough time. At least that is what I have heard. More realistically I think they picked up Gase and did the interview on the plane

My take on the Oakland incident is that Hue basically asked for what needed to happen in Oakland, and that is leave football decisions to the football people. Al was more qualified than most, but he bluntly said what others who have failed in Oakland only insinuated. Maybe he is power hungry. I agree with you that from the outside in he seems like he would play nice with a structure put in place.

I am an EJ hopeful, but take his name out of it. We need an OC or HC who can develop the QB position

I'll be furious if he doesn't take Hackett with him, and does something like grab Cable as his OC. Then nightmate scenario is him dragging Schwartz (i know under contract) with him. Nightmare scenario for Buffalo.

I'm a Hue fan. 8-8 in Oakland is like winning the Super Bowl as of late for that franchise

The only thing that could point in this direction is that Eric Wood (I think) said that he knew he was retiring, but not the staff.

This is the right move. I never understood the football czar thing. Too many cooks. Your GM should be in charge of all football operations. If he fails, hire a consultant to find a new one, but once you find one they should be given a large amount of autonomy, with the understanding that if it fails it's on them.

Count me as a fan of Hugh Jackson. (Also Kubiak)

Marrone could/should have fired Hackett last year and picked up Kubiak. Most likely would have gotten his extension and been looking at the playoffs.

Marrone/Hackett in the dumpster fire of the NFL, Oakland?

I'm pro mcdaniel if he brings garroppolo

Not in a million years at this point. I would seriously interview Kyle though. He was there for the Jets success, saw RG3 successful, until his dad ruined him. Did pretty well in Cleveland this year, and Brian Hoyer is not good.

Carolina is a bit of an anomaly with Polian, with Caughlib, Delhome, and Collins. But his MO seems to be get a guy who can lead, but get out of the way and let the players play. Not sure where Reich is on this. At week 8 this season, I'd be in on it, not now, that offense was too bad with too much talent. Also too Green. Is Wade retired these days?

Awwww you really are the fun police

This is at least a sound solution. Thanks for not just posting a doom and gloom assessment. My first thought while posting above was Carr is really the answer here. But regardless of liking or not liking the Watkins trade, we would have a major whole in our WR corps.

Just curious, but in Whaleys tenure as GM, what QB did he whiff on? As in what should have been the decision. I know Geno had a career day yesterday, but Manuel might be the best QB in his draft class. Doesn't mean he will be the guy, but he is the only one with hope at this point. So the guy drafts the best QB in the class, and is untrustworthy. What available FA's and QBs did the franchise miss out on? The complaining without a reasonable solution needs to stop.

I have beeing arguing something similar to this for a while now. I think people are looking at the wrong frames in the all-22 videos. Passing lanes are one thing people miss a lot. Also, the wind up for the throw, once the defense knows where the QB is going with the ball, the pull off their coverage, and suddenly everybody looks open. In real time it is tough to distinguish, when the decision is made and when a receiver is open. I though the Houston game was a prime example. Guys were not running around open all game, in fact coverage was pretty good. This screen shot needs to be one second sooner.

I don't know. The past few weeks I have seen a bunch of screens or wheel routed to hogan, and my next thought is, why doesn't thay go to Watkins.

I dont care who we put behind center right now, EJ, Tuel, FJ, whatever it has to be more productive than this.