NFL - Are You Ready For Some Football?! - 2010 Offseason

[Lorizael]

Or if they could have scored in overtime so it's on the O as well.

They didn't have a chance to score in OT. Sellers did not fumble that ball. He was down by contact. And even if it was a fumble, there was definitely not incontrovertible evidence that it was, so they should have gone with the ruling on the field.

And the whistle was blown before the loose ball was recovered. Both teams stopped playing after the whistle was blown. The Saints player that picked the ball up did so casually and handed it to the ref because he knew the play was already over. There is absolutely no way that review should have given the Saints the ball.

I understand that the rules were changed because of the Hochuli call, but when both teams stop play because of a blown whistle, it's totally unacceptable to use what happens after the whistle.

And the most inexplicable part of that whole series, to me, is why the Saints got their timeout back. Teams aren't allowed to challenge plays in OT, but that's exactly what the Saints did. The Redskins were about to begin their next play, the Saints called timeout, the booth got a chance to look at the film, a review was called for, the play was somehow reversed, and then the Saints got their timeout back. wtf is that?

Calling a timeout to give the refs a chance to look at the film can either be viewed as dastardly or clever, but either way, a timeout was called. It served the purpose. Why should the Saints have gotten it back? They ended up not needing the timeout, of course, but the whole process bugs me. The fact that the timeout was returned to the Saints shows that, in essence, the Saints were allowed their own instant replay in OT even though that clearly goes against the spirit of the rules.

Ugh.

There were other terrible calls in the game, but that one had the greatest impact on the final outcome. Grr.

(Despite all that, I don't blame the refs for the loss. There is an element of chance in all sports, and sometimes that chance is a result of poor officiating. It's a shame, but it's the way it is. If the Redskins had simply done everything they needed to do, they would have won the game. But it bothers me nonetheless, because that's the best game a very bad team has played all year, and it was played against a very good team, and they still managed to lose, partly because of their own bad play, and partly because of factors outside of their control.)

[OzzyKP]

I agree 100%. That was a ridiculous call at the end. I didn't even notice they gave the Saints back their time out. WTF?

[Lord Avalon]

It was pretty clear based on the teams he named. Plus, it's been Avalon's preferred NFL topic for some reason.

It's easy to talk about the good teams. But, other than fans, who will dare to delve into the depths?

Plus there's that any given - um, Thursday? - vibe.

So now the Steelers have lost 5 in a row, including defeats by KC, Oakland and Cleveland.

It could extend further with GB, Baltimore and Miami coming up.

[SlowwHand]

St. Louis will take Colt McCoy.

[rah]

They didn't have a chance to score in OT.

While I agree with most of what you said, they got the ball first so technically that had a chance to score. And since you missed it the first time, I'll do it twice

[Imran Siddiqui]

Jeez... are we really sure the Steelers won the Super Bowl last year? These last 5 weeks have been pathetic. Losses to the Chiefs, Raiders, and Browns?! WTF?

[rah]

In one of my confidence pools I had Steelers for 10 and am in first place since everyone else assigned higher points. WOHOOO.

[Ben Kenobi]

Man, what a way to go for McDaniels. Giving Payton the ball and playing from behind?

14-0 Indy.

[Ben Kenobi]

4-3 Manning goes for it and makes it. So much for McDaniel's strategy of 4-down football.

[Ben Kenobi]

21-0. Indy.

Yeah, giving manning the ball really helped...

[Ming]

Nothing to worry about with that game Ben... Denver will probably take yet another loss

[Ben Kenobi]

Chargers game is actually pretty entertaining. 10-3 for the Bolts.

[Ming]

Dallas can't do anything right

[Lord Avalon]

Dolphins 14, Jags 10

Unfortunately, the Pats also won, 20-10 over the Panthers, as did the Jets, 26-3 over the Bucs.

s crushed the Bengals 30-10.

Ouch, Ravens 48, Lolcats 3.

[SlowwHand]

Dallas can't do anything right

Evidently you didn't see the game. I really can't fault the Cowboys this week.
The secondary had good coverage, but Rivers made some really nice throws.
Everything was pretty even. Cowboys rushed for more. Passing, close. Romo had 2 TD's and no picks to Rivers 1 TD and 1 pick. Cowboys just lost.
Hopefully Ware will be OK. He sprained his neck and was carted from the field.