What a Tuel Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Can someone tell me why he would get fined for stating the obvious? Are NFL players not allowed to voice opinions based on the ****ty facts? I think it was a joke about how it would coincide with the unfairness theme. He should be pissed. They stole this game from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8billsfan Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Posted this on my thread regarding the officiating "NFL Ref Inconsistency" Here it is again: https://vine.co/v/5j19391iWPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Dean Blandino: Refs made mistakes in Seahawks' win http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000735853/article/dean-blandino-refs-made-mistakes-in-seahawks-win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Re the subject of this thread: Ref inconsistency and downright incompetency has been going on for at least the past 10 years, probably longer. Holding calls and Pass Interference calls are where you see it on full display every weekend, every game. It is very frustrating for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkwwjd Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 What about the last play of the game? I haven't seen any comments about that yet ... Powell was absolutely flattened by Sherman ( I think). Not sure how to post the video, so I'll link youtube ... https://youtu.be/juyz33D4V-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 If this is true it's a stupid rule. Also he smashed Powell down right in front of the ref. To me that was unnessary for him to do that. There is a ref standing right in front of it. It should have been a personal foul unnessary ruffness. The refs are supposed to protect the recievers. Are you telling me it's ok to tackle or smash down recievers when the a QB is out of the pocket. If that's the case then the NFL has a serious problem on there hands Read this and see the video. I am more then upset http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/11/8/13560260/richard-sherman-bills-illegal-contact-walter-powell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Franklin Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) How about when McCoy stepped both feet out of bounds and then caught the ball? Refs atrocious. Edited November 8, 2016 by Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 In looking at the replays, it seemed obvious to me that Sherman knew he was offsides and specifically targeted hitting the kicker. It was a punk-assed cheap shot if you ask me. He did not even go for the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/11/8/13560260/richard-sherman-bills-illegal-contact-walter-powell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 How about when McCoy stepped both feet out of bounds and then caught the ball? Refs atrocious. There's missed calls in the speed of the moment and then there's what happened to Carp. You can't possibly compare the two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Walt Anderson says the hit didn't warrant a penalty. Yet the hit was so bad that it knocked our kicker out of the game. Duh. Then as for them standing over the ball and not bumping the play clock: "oh that was probably my fault." Gee, you think????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Franklin Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 "Beyond the five-yard zone, if the player who receives the snap remains in the pocket with the ball, a defender cannot initiate contact with a receiver who is attempting to evade him. A defender may use his hands or arms only to defend or protect himself against impending contact caused by a receiver." That would mean a defender could tackle any receiver once the QB is outside the pocket. Something seems off there. It didn't matter in the long run because Taylor rolled way left and Powell was on the far side of the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 This is one reason why the game sucks. Honestly if it wasn't for my lifelong history, memories etc with the Bills - I would probably never watch this sport anymore. This is just so unacceptable on so many levels I don't even know where to begin... This is so well written and basically where I'm at as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Here is the proof on the last play http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/11/8/13560260/richard-sherman-bills-illegal-contact-walter-powell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 http://buffalonews.com/2016/11/08/richard-shermans-hit-walt-powell-wasnt-penalty-bills-seahawks/ I've seen this explanation twice and I still don't get it. Does this mean that any time a QB is out of the pocket, every receiver downfield can be straight up tackles? I feel like this can't possibly be right and that I've seen many illegal contact penalties before when players roll out. Is this one of those rules that changed around scrambling QB's and being a runner? All I can think is that they are trying to say that Sherman was blocking as TT was in "run" mode. No matter what, that's a ridiculous rule. Delete this. I didnt see the other thread somehow. Delete this. I didn't see the other thread somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I feel like I've seen illegal contact called many times on WR when the QB was outside the pocket, but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) That would mean a defender could tackle any receiver once the QB is outside the pocket. Something seems off there. no that doesn't mean you can tackle a receiver. That means you can lower your shoulder and hit him to defend yourself which is what they are saying happened. Unfortunately, it appears Sherman was the one initiating the contact on a defenseless receiver. Should have been a penalty Edited November 8, 2016 by kdiggz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Notice how Woods is open for the game winning score. Not for long and it was an open then closed small window. The good QBs zip that ball in there with anticipation and then no one is talking about Powell. It demonstrates Tyrod's weaknesses to a "T" and why it is tough to win certain types of games with a QB like that. Regarding the foul: the funny thing is Sherman hit Powell before Tyrod was at the outer limit of his scramble, so he was not as far "out of the pocket" as some would suggest at the time of contact. Secondly, Sherman did not look in that direction to see if Tyrod had thrown the ball or clearly left the pocket. I think he just decided to step up and pancake Powell, and let the chips fall where they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 http://buffalonews.com/2016/11/08/richard-shermans-hit-walt-powell-wasnt-penalty-bills-seahawks/ I've seen this explanation twice and I still don't get it. Does this mean that any time a QB is out of the pocket, every receiver downfield can be straight up tackles? I feel like this can't possibly be right and that I've seen many illegal contact penalties before when players roll out. Is this one of those rules that changed around scrambling QB's and being a runner? All I can think is that they are trying to say that Sherman was blocking as TT was in "run" mode. No matter what, that's a ridiculous rule. This is the rule, all it means is illegal contact can't be called. The reason for this is because a defender, once the QB leaves the pocket, is not award if the WR is a blocker or receiver. Pass interference can still be called, defensive holding can still be called. And on this play something like hitting a defenceless player might be able to be called, seeing as Powell is away from the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 This whole thing is Insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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