Rubes Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 We all knew it in the preseason -- penalties by this team were horrible. I was hoping to look for improvement as the preseason wore on, but it just didn't happen. In the end, the Bills averaged 9.75 penalties per game, for 69.5 yards per game. I was really hoping to see improvement with just the starters playing in the regular season. But again, it just didn't happen. Yesterday, the Bills were flagged 10 times for 75 yards. Right on their preseason average. The Bills were flagged on the very first snap of the game. I was hoping to see improvement as the game went on, but alas, it just didn't happen. What on earth can they do to fix this? It sure doesn't seem like they've made an inch of progress since the preseason started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 They need their practice Refs to be REALLY stingy with their calls. And when a call happens the coaching staff needs to come up with a 'punishment' that the players really don't want to do. I'd say $$$, but that probably goes against the CBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 They need their practice Refs to be REALLY stingy with their calls. And when a call happens the coaching staff needs to come up with a 'punishment' that the players really don't want to do. I'd say $$$, but that probably goes against the CBA. Yeah I think you are right about the CBA. Too bad really. If they could fine for penalties and fumbles they would probably clean it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 two hands to the face penalties against on the bills--one that cost us about 35 yards. zero holds against new england. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 We also got away with multiple holds in the defensive backfield. Especially McKelvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainwampus Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 These flags were mostly BS Cheatriot penalties, not real penalties. The Bills 2 big pass plays (1st to Woods then F Jax) that were nullified by very iffy calls are classic Cheatriot methods. Those "holds" or "hands to the face" were nothing worth calling. The Pats were holding just as much if not more. The Pats were also scamming the refs by twitching on the O-Line, waiting for D-line movement, then having an O-line guy jump and point. It wasn't very balanced officiating, as expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsFORlife50 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 two hands to the face penalties against on the bills--one that cost us about 35 yards. zero holds against new england. Unfortunately that has been the case for 13 years now, the patriots are allowed to hold bc it helps protects Tina Brady from getting hurt, which the NFL does not want to see happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Yeah I think you are right about the CBA. Too bad really. If they could fine for penalties and fumbles they would probably clean it up. and then you could take those fines and use them to reward for big plays. like turnovers or momentum changing hits and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 two hands to the face penalties against on the bills--one that cost us about 35 yards. zero holds against new england. The Bills really need to get the penalties under control. It is painful to watch. Two obvious missed calls Mankins giving Kyle Williams a big hug and Mario Williams flushing Brady, gets his arm grabed by O lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The 12 men on the field, twice, is unacceptable. That's completely on the coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 There was one play when KW was about to run free to Brady but was straight up wrapped up and tackled from behind. Surely that's not legal, right? Johnnies on the !@#$ing spot for Chandler's "block in the back" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 They need their practice Refs to be REALLY stingy with their calls. And when a call happens the coaching staff needs to come up with a 'punishment' that the players really don't want to do. I'd say $$$, but that probably goes against the CBA. This is what clubhouse kangaroo courts are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 and then you could take those fines and use them to reward for big plays. like turnovers or momentum changing hits and stuff. Right but that would end up looking like a bounty program if paid for the momentum changing hits. That could get ugly. I agree though this scheme would be sweet. There was one play when KW was about to run free to Brady but was straight up wrapped up and tackled from behind. Surely that's not legal, right? Johnnies on the !@#$ing spot for Chandler's "block in the back" though. Agreed. I believe it was one of the touchdown passes also they showed the reverse angle and KW was receiving a nice bear hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Ravens led the league in penalties last year, but they had the leadership to overcome it. Bills can't afford to shoot themselves in the foot time and time again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Right but that would end up looking like a bounty program if paid for the momentum changing hits. That could get ugly. I agree though this scheme would be sweet. We could keep it secret, and maybe use some code words. The idea is without flaw,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The 12 men on the field, twice, is unacceptable. That's completely on the coaches. Those are tough calls, because it's due to substitutions when the offense is in hurry-up mode. I think both times we had guys racing to hustle off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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