DocHoliday
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One thing that I think some people are beginning to realize is that the incompetence on the part of the refs has morphed the game back ten or so years.
Look at NFL's marquee teams:
NE: 1-2, GB: 1-2, NO: 0-3
That the high flying precision offenses are suffering are no surprise! These offenses are built on a precise passing game that assumes a modern breed of DB that has quickly morphed quickly changed into the defensive backs of the late 90s, early 2000s.
All the holding, PI, and illegal contact that's going uncalled right now is hurting teams with elite QBs. Physical dominating defenses that wouldnt have had a chance otherwise are doing great, with the Cardinals, Seahawks, and the more traditional defenses (aside from Pitt, it seems) doing very well.
VERY interested to see how NE, GB, and NO's fortunes will change once the normal refs are back. In the meantime, I think it's key BB prepares his team for some old school football if NE wants to compete. (I don't think the Ravens game was too indicative of this, as many other factors were at play in that game.)
Look at NFL's marquee teams:
NE: 1-2, GB: 1-2, NO: 0-3
That the high flying precision offenses are suffering are no surprise! These offenses are built on a precise passing game that assumes a modern breed of DB that has quickly morphed quickly changed into the defensive backs of the late 90s, early 2000s.
All the holding, PI, and illegal contact that's going uncalled right now is hurting teams with elite QBs. Physical dominating defenses that wouldnt have had a chance otherwise are doing great, with the Cardinals, Seahawks, and the more traditional defenses (aside from Pitt, it seems) doing very well.
VERY interested to see how NE, GB, and NO's fortunes will change once the normal refs are back. In the meantime, I think it's key BB prepares his team for some old school football if NE wants to compete. (I don't think the Ravens game was too indicative of this, as many other factors were at play in that game.)
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