Tomlin part of competition committee when catch rules were redefined

[WaterfallJumper]

I did not conduct this research, but I did think it was worth sharing. Look at the timeline of when Tomlin was elected and when the rules were changed. Can't make this up.

Mike Tomlin named to NFL competition committee

NFL tweaks catch rule; Bryant still incomplete

The NFL Competition Committee | NFL Football Operations

 

[Kdo5]

I did not conduct this research, but I did think it was worth sharing. Look at the timeline of when Tomlin was elected and when the rules were changed. Can't make this up.

Mike Tomlin named to NFL competition committee

NFL tweaks catch rule; Bryant still incomplete

The NFL Competition Committee | NFL Football Operations

Has Tomlin complained about it since the game? I feel like it is mostly his players who are losing their mind about it.

 

[Froob]

When are they going to fix the sidelines rules? That's important for kickoffs.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Has Tomlin complained about it since the game? I feel like it is mostly his players who are losing their mind about it.

This is fair. Only the players are complaining. But they should direct their ire toward their own coach, not the officials who called the play correctly per the rules.

 

[Hazy]

As much as i think Tomlin is a clown, he's not blaming the refs for the loss

 

[FourierSeries]

 

[Observer]

Let’s not laugh about this. Remember how B.B. advocated for moving the XP back and then Gostkowski missed the all important kick in the AFC championship in Denver.

 

[RobertWeathers]

As much as i think Tomlin is a clown, he's not blaming the refs for the loss

He has no basis to. No credit is due to him. None.

Like/Dislike the rule (I hate it) its clear as day.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

As much as i think Tomlin is a clown, he's not blaming the refs for the loss

No, and I never said that he was. His players have been complaining about it, though, and so has the Steeler's fanbase. They might as well know where they should lodge their complaints.

 

[Deus Irae]

Here's the problem:

The only cut and dry solution is to go back to common sense: It's not a catch if the ball hits the ground before it's clearly and cleanly possessed. Since those days are gone, the need to make the call as objective as possible means you need a rule of this nature.

For all the *****ing about the rule, it's a good one. Like the tuck rule, it's a rule that should be kept, because it moves a level of subjectivity out of a hazy play, and the technology is generally up to an acceptable level for usage in determining the call. Unlike the tuck rule, it probably will be kept, at least for now.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

I can outrun Coach Tomlin.

 

[Silver Blue&Red]

I can outrun Coach Tomlin.

Not if he trips you first

 

[PatsDeb]

Let’s not laugh about this. Remember how B.B. advocated for moving the XP back and then Gostkowski missed the all important kick in the AFC championship in Denver.

It's true, and we were sweating out the same issue yesterday when Ghost missed one, albeit on a bad snap. Good thing our memories are short!