The NFL SERIOUSLY needs to revamp "injury time outs" - Page 4 - New England Patriots Forums

Wotan_the_Wanderer · 02-07-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiral

I don't agree with the argument that just because we did it, it's somehow OK. Yes, the Patriots have faked injuries. Yes, the league should do something about it. Some of the other posters' suggestions are quite reasonable and would be easy to implement and enforce. They would also speed up the game, something the league should be trying to do.

Actually, I find the timing of all this too be way too self-serving. Frankly, I think it's the flip side of the same coin whose other face is the constant invocation of BS like spygate.

Giantsworld · 02-09-2012, 09:07 AM

Oh the irony on this thread is amazing... considering the Pats won 3 rings cheating.

Bella*chick · 02-09-2012, 09:11 AM

And you guys just won cheating. How's it feeling, Shamrock?

LiveShot · 02-09-2012, 10:17 AM

Player goes down he stays on the bench for the rest of the game. If the injury is serious he wouldn't be physically able to participate anyway. That would end all the "acting" in order to gain an unwarranted time out.

Triumph · 02-09-2012, 10:50 AM

I dont see anyway to prevent injury faking.

The NFL is trying to promote safety and player health and would surely prefer that players remain on the ground until medical staff arrive if they believe they are hurt.

The Brandon Five · 02-09-2012, 10:54 AM

I can't figure out why we didn't go no-huddle when JPP went out with an "injury".

The Brandon Five · 02-09-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantsworld

Oh the irony on this thread is amazing... considering the Pats won 3 rings cheating.

No need to demonstrate your complete lack of football knowledge in your 23rd post. Give it time.

Snake Eyes · 02-09-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jcdavey

and if welker doesn't drop a pass that hits him in the hands, it wouldn't have mattered

Welker's drop has nothing to do with the Giants faking injuries, those are 2 seperate issues.

Snake Eyes · 02-09-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantsworld

Oh the irony on this thread is amazing... considering the Pats won 3 rings cheating.

How did they cheat?

chicowalker · 02-09-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveShot

Player goes down he stays on the bench for the rest of the game. If the injury is serious he wouldn't be physically able to participate anyway. That would end all the "acting" in order to gain an unwarranted time out.

That's far too punitive. You need to think about legitimate injuries, too, not just players who are faking.

I'd say that if a timeout is required due to a player injury, that player has to remain off the field for the remainder of the drive, and no other players can sub in aside from his replacement.