Looks like the NFL rigging game continues...they want Peyton vs Brady

[patssb0103]

One final showdown. How much money did NFL pay that scrub Steelers RB to fumble an easy ball ON THE LINE FOR A FIRST DOWN? Of course the Broncos take advantage of it.

 

[Gumby]

One final showdown. How much money did NFL pay that scrub Steelers RB to fumble an easy ball ON THE LINE FOR A FIRST DOWN? Of course the Broncos take advantage of it.

I'm all down with almost every lucid NYJFL conspiracy theory.

But, You just JUMPED THE SHARK!

 

[New England Pride]

Tinfoil hat thread

 

[TeamFirst]

Tinfoil hat thread

Tinfoil hat with Plastic antennas.

 

[VectorPrime]

You're stupid as hell

 

[glm]

 

[IcyPatriot]

You're stupid as hell

A Jet fan from New Jersey ... to be expected.

 

[patssb0103]

A Jet fan from New Jersey ... to be expected.

I am a Patriot fan.

Wtf are you people talking about? All I'm saying this game was obviously rigged.

 

[Drewwho]

Tousainnt didn't fumble on purpose. Bad calls/ No calls for sure but in the end Steelers still had the game in their hands. But Pitt beat themselves. Horrible play calling and poor protection for Big Ben. Both teams looks putrid to be honest. GO PATS!

 

[patssb0103]

Tousainnt didn't fumble on purpose. Bad calls/ No calls for sure but in the end Steelers still had the game in their hands. But Pitt beat themselves. Horrible play calling and poor protection for Big Ben. Both teams looks putrid to be honest. GO PATS!

I'm frustrated because the Broncos ALWAYS get calls their ways, turn overs in the right spot, and it's always in the 4th quarter. This **** has been happening all year, and it's ridiculous!

 

[Galeb]

Ref calls kept Pit in the game. They choked the game away more than Denver won it.

 

[mosslost]

One final showdown. How much money did NFL pay that scrub Steelers RB to fumble an easy ball ON THE LINE FOR A FIRST DOWN? Of course the Broncos take advantage of it.

Secrets of such magnitude cannot be kept. He fumbled the ball and it sucked. But it was legit as all the **** that happens is.

 

[Joey007]

Did you not realize all the calls they made against Denver??

 

[Jackson 2]

I am a Patriot fan.

Wtf are you people talking about? All I'm saying this game was obviously rigged.

Bye, bye troll...

 

[QuantumMechanic]

If an NFL game these days is ever rigged, it'll be via the officials, not the players. Players are paid too much to risk a lifetime ban and the reputation hit getting caught throwing a game would bring.

 

[Huckleberry1]

One final showdown. How much money did NFL pay that scrub Steelers RB to fumble an easy ball ON THE LINE FOR A FIRST DOWN? Of course the Broncos take advantage of it.

This is idiotic.

 

[TheBostonStraggler]

One final showdown. How much money did NFL pay that scrub Steelers RB to fumble an easy ball ON THE LINE FOR A FIRST DOWN? Of course the Broncos take advantage of it.

Did the NFL want Manning vs Brady? Absolutely (ratings bonus).
Would the NFL exact control within their administrative means to make business favorable outcomes happen? Absolutely (anyone who thinks they wouldn't attempt to gain favorable business outcomes is foolish).
Does the NFL want to see the Patriots lose to Manning? Umm, probably (tough call as the NFL certainly is not against the evil empire crashing and burning at their biggest show. Remember, the NFL gets to setup good vs evil as they will remind everyone at the right time of their evil ball deflating. But to send their golden equine out on top? That's the kind of PR that is hard to buy -- being able to make a group of scammers look magnanimous, swell and righteous by honoring the 'good' guy.
But IF the Patriots do beat Manning, do they want to see them lose to Cam Newton? 100% Absolutely (NFL wants a filled pipeline of marketable stars to backfill the old guard as they drop off. They want the next Manning vs Brady).

With that said, the NFL did not pay anyone or direct anyone to fumble. It is almost silly to suggest it. The NFL is not and will not be providing a briefcase of cash to any player or ref as a quid pro quo. Even for the impunity based echo chamber full of these egomaniacs they absolutely know there is a line even they cannot cross. If that kind of thing came to light it would be a massive scandal that would tangibly impact the NFL's bottom line, the monetary ripple effect across media could be enormous, and it could possibly lead to criminal indictments.
But this is not to be confused with the NFL using its administrative authority to exact some control over games. Using their power to give 'friendly' pushes in the right business/ego direction is something they have and will do. Hell, arguably they have the full legal authority to do so. It's unethical but it still is probably ok otherwise.

 

[naF staP]

 

[JetFan79]

Think the NFL would really want NE/Denver? Brady vs Manning?

Gettin' boring and old already. I mean it'll be cool watching one last meaningful matchup vs two all-time greats, but outside of NE and Denver, you'd have to figure most would've preferred KC vs Pitt.

Not hate against NE and Denver. Just more of wanting to see some variety every now and then.

 

[MassPats38]

A brief study of Brady and Deflategate, specifically watching the ineptitude of the NFL attempting to arrange and secure that frame job (add to that the handling of the Rice and Peterson cases) should be enough to persuade anyone that the NFL is incapable of higher level scams. It takes too much planning and effort to rig games. The NFL would be outed in one week if it were to try that after 20 players and officials leak the story to the media.

If the fix were on, the Pats would have lost to KC. The NFL does not want to see the Pats in the Super Bowl after Deflategate. That simple fact brings a huge smile to my face if the Pats can win in Denver.