[Lions got SCREWED]

Robot refs?

[Tyrod needs to work on his fashion (Update: CONFIRMED)]

He was looking quite sharp on the suit he wore last week. We need to be patient with his style. It's going to have ups and downs, but we've seen what he's capable of.

[Rapaport: TT wanted to sign with Eagles, they chose Tebow]

It may seem Tyrod would be a good fit for a Chip Kelly offense. But I don't think he gets rid of it fast enough and I'm not sure if the seam throw is his forte. I think those are points of emphasis for his system. Jmo.

[Reason For Penalties - Playing at Home?]

Sometimes I feel like the crowd nose affects our defense also. It's hard for the offense to call audibles and make line calls. But it sometimes it seems like it also bonnets hinders them to make checks and stuff like that.

[The Chop Block Rule]

 

Were you watching with your eyes open? The guy was nowhere near the QB. Incognito could've laid there on his back and not done anything, and he wouldn't have gotten to Tyrod. Incognito's to blame for that.

Great points, but how is he to know this without seeing Tyrod?

[The Chop Block Rule]

Right, but as multiple people have mentioned, it's frequently called this way based on what the ref can see, so our guys need to be smarter and realize it might be called.

I mean I get it, but I don't. If he didn't break the rules, there shouldn't be a flag. As is always the case. There's just too much grey area in officiating. I think that's something that everyone agrees on.

[The Chop Block Rule]

It's the refs perception. He's sees Incognito dive, so he assumes he went low on an engaged player, so he makes the call. The rulebook, at that point, has nothing to do with the call.

 

In that moment. he's not making the call based upon a scientific measurement, or a strict interpretation of the rulebook, he's making it on his perception of a guy going low on an engaged defender.

 

So either you rely on a refs perception that the block was within the legal area (above the hip), which would be insane, because everything I hear is that the refs basically suck (and I believe they do), or you coach your team to avoid those situations by not leaving your feet to block engaged defenders unless your QBs health is in jeopardy.

So lunging holds no bearing to the rule. So basically, the ref was wrong.

[Ndamukong Suh---Intentional kick to Fitz's head?]

Haha, there was nothing unintentional about that kick. He almost winds up his hip a little. He is a ninja with these "accidental" kicks though. Remember when he did a spinning heel kick to Matt Schaub's b@lls? Isn't he also big into soccer also?

[Bills fans should be ashamed of themselves!!!]

Shame..SHAME!!

[The Chop Block Rule]

Yeah, and that letter and 25 cents will be worth 25 cents.

 

This is really simple. When a Buffalo Bill taunts an opponent, he's getting flagged. When a Buffalo Bill shoves or punches an opponent after a whistle, he's getting flagged. When someone on the bench mouths off to an official, he's getting flagged. When an engaged defender gets spun around, the Bills O lineman is getting flagged. When an O lineman lunges at an engaged defender, he's getting flagged.

 

It doesn't matter what the rulebook says, that's how the refs are calling that game, so that's what's going to happen. And no apology is going to change that.

 

Until the Bills actually adjust to these realities, the SOS is going to happen.

Ok I'm trying to look up chop block definitions, but I can't find where it says anything about lunging. Is this a new extention to the rule or something? Could you clarify the lunging aspect?

[The Chop Block Rule]

The refs have too much influence on the outcome of the game. Borderline game changing penalties are being called at the drop of a hat. It's like a crap shoot. A big play happens, then you look around and check for flags. Whether it's a legit call or not is just plain luck it seems. Teams' seasons can hinge on if the refs are pms'ing or whatever that day. It's a joke.

[The Chop Block Rule]

You can blame the refs all you want but did Incognito need to do that? He should never have put the refs in that situation in the first place.

This seems like an odd thing to say. He made a split second move in a football play and made a legitimate block. Got flagged for a legal block, but he's at fault for putting the refs in a position to make a bad call? Is this a real thing?

[Tyrod's limited throwing arsenal]

My only issue is that he abandons the middle of the field too quickly. He won't look to the skinny or deep post, when it seems like it's there.

[Double Sold Seats]

Thanks guys. Overall just a really frustrating experience. I'll make a call and see what happens. Let you guys know.

[The Chop Block Rule]

 

O-lineman was engaged high, ingognito lunged low, albeit not at the knees but it looked worse at full speed. I really don't have a problem with the call. It is a very dangerous play. I have more of a problem with incognitos dumb decision there.

So you consider the ribs low? Was not even close to the knees.

[The Chop Block Rule]

Agreed he didn't NEED to make that block. But is he supposed to look around, make sure Tryod is safe, then just lay off? Get real. He hit the guy in the freakin ribs. I have never seen a chop block get called like. I'd be shocked to hear you have. It wasn't a chop block. What is the argument? That he hit an engaged blocker in the ribs? I don't get it

[Double Sold Seats]

So we're sitting in 330, 10 of us. A few minutes into the 1st quarter 5 guys come and say we're in their seats, they have tickets that match ours. Ushers come over freaking out, make us get up, saying that one of us purchased fraudulent tickets. They take my friend that bought all the tickets to some office and ask him questions and such and come to the conclusion that they just messed up. Meanwhile, the remaining 9 of us are just standing in the hallway until the 2nd quarter while they sort it out. They then, give those 5 guys seats somewhere else and then let us sit back down. Big pain in the ass. Anyone else have this problem? And does it merit any kind of compensation? I'm over it now, but I was kind of ticked at the time. Thanks.

[The Chop Block Rule]

We need robot refs. IT WAS NOT A PENALTY! Did ne need to help block him? No. So what?! Not even that close to a chop block. Now you can't block someone in the ribs? Another GAME CHANGING penalty against Buffalo. One of many. This is getting ridiculous. Officiating is a joke. Every call is subjective. Even my giants fans friends admitted the horrible calls today. I told them it's always like this. They didn't believe me. Is it just me??

[Shady Listed as Proable for Sunday vs. Cincinnati]

Just a thought. In order to not overwork Karlos, perhaps Roman should utilize different type play calls to run the football. Maybe call more designed QB runs, like the sweeps he used to run with Kap, esp if DE Ayers is out. More read option stuff. Sprinkle in a few jet sweeps as well.

[Predictions for New York Giants Game]

27-17 Bills.

[Wired For Sound: Charles Clay]

Big Play Clay! Huge acquisition.

[Mario Williams]

He is still a presence and has to be game planed for. I see this DL kind of like our skill players on offense. The numbers might not be there, but they are contributing and opening things up for the other guys.

[Watkins Injury Update - post em here]

From his body language on the sideline, he didn't appear to concerned by it. Laughing, joking and smiling. Hopefully it was more precautionary, as they seemed pretty in control of the game with Percy, Woods and Clay getting the job done.

[Karlos Williams anyone?]

Right! But I loved that line about getting a yard and only a yard (can't remember who they first used it on).

 

My Karlos comparison (I don't expect anyone to remember him) - Rod Bernstine. He was really good for about a year, but that running tall style got him beat up fast

I believe it was LeRoy Hoard.

[Credit where credit is due (Rodak)]

Bravo