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Those whose opinions count, namely the refs, say it was.It's been almost a week and that was still not pass interference!
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Those whose opinions count, namely the refs, say it was.It's been almost a week and that was still not pass interference!
It's been almost a week and that was still not pass interference!
I was ecstatic when it was called and I'm ecstatic now that it was called. If the exact same call goes against us Sunday, I'll be BS. That's just the way it works. All of this over-the-top moralizing over that call after we were porked out of two wins earlier this' season is nauseating. News bulletin: the quality of the overall product has sucked this' season principally due to bad calls. I'm glad we got one for a change.Here is he bottom line...
By definition (regardless of how slight) that was pass interference but the reality is that if we are being unbiased we as NFL fans should NOT want flags thrown in those scenarios.
We don't want flags being thrown on that play even in the first quarter nevermind a potential game winning drive.
The quality of the overall product goes down if that gets flagged consistently.
There is no break in logic. I'm talking about two different things...the NFL's policy and his new job. That's two separate things that I was trying to differentiate between.
LOL, he's constantly trying to stir the pot and feed controversy in his new job, though? That's pretty funny. Can't trust a guy like that for sure. Hope that works for you, but I don't buy it.
The calls he reports on are usually ALREADY controversial, and that's why they ask his opinion in the first place. People are going to be talking about it no matter WHAT his take is. I fail to see how calling this pass interference is LESS provocative than saying it wasn't pass interference. The EXACT same people are going to tune in either way, and I'd like you to explain to me why they wouldn't. If anything, they may tune in LESS if was ever blatantly wrong often enough...
Most people agree that Gronk was interfered with in the Carolina game. Pereira agreed without "being provocative."
This product basically sells itself regardless of content. The interest is already there and doesn't need to be forced, especially by dishonesty. Sure, let's consult the lying expert...how long would such a gig last?
Look at this thread...it's 43 pages long. Why? Because we are talking about a "questionable call." People talk about them no matter what. There is no reason whatsoever to believe that Pereira isn't on the level...unless you don't like what he says and want to discredit him.
Disagree with him if you want, but let's not be silly.
There is no break in logic.
Look at this thread...it's 43 pages long. Why?
Here is he bottom line...
By definition (regardless of how slight) that was pass interference but the reality is that if we are being unbiased we as NFL fans should NOT want flags thrown in those scenarios.
We don't want flags being thrown on that play even in the first quarter nevermind a potential game winning drive.
The quality of the overall product goes down if that gets flagged consistently.
As the resident intransigent, persistent, and moronically argumentative troll on this board, I'd feel remiss not to say that it's only been THREE days since the incident in question, which is hardly almost a week. It hasn't even been HALF a week.
You have no clue what the policy at his old job was nor the new one. Any differentiating you're doing between the two is not based on fact.
Fox is competing with the other media outlets for their share of the pie, the health of the NFL product means they have more reason not less to pull out every trick to draw attention to themselves. Trotting out an ex official to tell the majority that they're right seems to do a pretty good job of that.
He's a professional mouth piece doing his job, you probably think cute waitresses really find you funny and charming too.
At least you admit you're trolling.
Why? Because you're posting in it.
It was pass interference -- THREE TIMES on the same play. Boyce was interfered with at about the 8-yard line and again twice in the end zone: he was running away from the defender who touched him on the torso reaching around with both hands, then again on his left shoulder. It was subtle, not blatant, but certainly worth being flagged.
I tend to agree with you here, Tune. I also agree with those who say that we wouldn't want to be on the other end of this call, but the truth of the matter is that we HAVE been on the other end of this kind of call for DPI.
The McCourty penalty in the BAL game (reg season) from last year during the late 4th quarter comes to mind, although I'm sure there are other examples.
You don't possibly know where there's a .gif of this play from last week anywhere around, do you? I'd like to see a few solid looks at it again.
Ridiculous. No doubt that having Pereira is an innovative gimmick to gather interest, but how do you equate THAT with him being dishonest in any way? Doesn't make a lick of sense. I already explained the particulars to you. People are just interested in what his take is. He doesn't have to lie to gain that interest. If you think he's lying I can't help you, and that's a ridiculous thing to assume. There is simply no reason for him to lie, as I've already explained.
Then again, if I respond to this post in depth, I'm the bad guy trolling, right? YOU replied to ME, but of course YOU aren't trolling. I respond back, and I AM...m'kay. That makes a lot of sense too. You gonna be a real message board hero and bring down the troll? Or are we having a real discussion here?
How about I just claim that you may have been lying all along, and therefore nothing you say can ever be trusted? That is definitely the ticket. How convenient would THAT be? Kinda like being labeled a troll, right? You are a troll and therefore wrong. What a steaming pile of rancid horse**** and a complete copout. 'Cuz normally you can climb inside another person's brain and know their intentions just like Spock.
Yep, everyone's lying if you can't prove otherwise, especially when it suits your fancy. Great job. Can't argue with THAT, can you?
Thank you and good night.
Ridiculous. No doubt that having Pereira is an innovative gimmick to gather interest, but how do you equate THAT with him being dishonest in any way? Doesn't make a lick of sense. I already explained the particulars to you. People are just interested in what his take is. He doesn't have to lie to gain that interest. If you think he's lying I can't help you, and that's a ridiculous thing to assume. There is simply no reason for him to lie, as I've already explained.
No.
Context, son...context. You missed it.
Memo to Refs: Pats fans on a certain message forum desire that all close calls go AGAINST US from now on. Please make it so. Otherwise the Patsfans.com forum will suffer a total MELTDOWN if another call goes our way!
I suggest that you also email and physically mail Goodell's office immediately so we can make sure that NO FURTHER calls go our way! That would simply be OUTRAGEOUS and we just won't STAND FOR IT!!!
Seriously, the angst over this borderline call by some of these so called Pats fans just boggles my mind. It's as if you've bought into the national media brainwashing that the Pats don't deserve any calls to go their way AND in fact must feel GUILTY if we get one in our favor. I don't get it. It's like ESPN-brainwashing or something.
*facepalm* :ugh: :ugh: :ugh:
At least you admit you're trolling. If you're not getting enough attention, maybe it's time to spring for that expensive sports car?
I'm not sure you could be anymore off base in the point I was making. As a biased Pats fan I was also thrilled we got the call, what Pats fan wouldn't be. BUT, BUT, BUT if we are being realistic and unbiased that's a bad call.
There are plenty of weeks when I complain about bad calls or non calls that don't go the Patriots way. Am I not allowed to say that the Pats actually got a break on one of those calls? Am I supposed to be a complete homer and pretend that only bad calls happen AGAINST the Pats and never for them?
No, not at all. From a Pats fan perspective I'm glad we got the call but I'm not afraid to say or admit it was a bad call.
If I was a Cleveland fan I'd be absolutely livid over it (just as we were about the Panthers non call).
Is that so bad?!?!?
I feel there are many homers here going well out of their way to defend the call. Is it so bad to admit that we got away with one?
If you want to tell me it was a bad call, ditch the agenda BS and explain how making contact to impede a receiver when ignoring the football is not PI.