BBTV Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Roughing the passer has devalued the game to a point where you can't even enjoy a good sack without thinking, 'When is the flag coming in?"Really. I'm totally for player safety, but RTP is an absolutely absurd penalty anymore because it is so arbitrary and really is changing games and seasons.My solution (if there even is one) is to err on the side of not throwing the flag (so only throw it if it's obvious) but then increase the level of punishment that can be given after the league reviews the tapes. Same with helmet-to-helmet and other total judgement calls that don't directly impact yardage (meaning for example PI, which is kind of arbitrary, but yards are involved so you need to have a decision on the spot.) There would be fewer penalties, but maybe bigger fines or even suspensions. My guess is that there really wouldn't be, because no reasonable person can see these supposed infractions and say that they're even worth 15 yards let alone $500K let alone a game check.They could go the NCAA route and go to a video review when it comes to these kinds of plays. The NCAA calls it "Targeting"...not sure if the NFL has something similar.There was a play where Matt Ryan was smacked hard by a Steelers player, but it was a clean play (to me). The O-lineman missed a block and the D-End pretty much got a free run on the QB and led with the shoulder (not the head) to the chest.i'm all for reply on things like that. I can't believe it's gotten to the point where we are at now where some of these things are considered penalties. Anything to make the game more legitimate is worth it to me - because anymore, they could just be using these arbitrary things to control outcomes. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Joe Staley is probably the most useless lineman I've ever seen play football. His stupid holding penalties have cost the Niners two TDs tonight, and his lack of any effort whatsoever basically just gave San Diego another touchdown. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Ya know Niners, it might've been a good idea to let Kaep run some more this year. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I don't know whether it's the fact that the 49ers are just playing the string out, but compared to Candlestick Park, the fan atmosphere at Levi's Stadium is so dull and quiet for a $1+ billion stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 The Niners pull another page out of the Sharks book, and fail again to put away their opponent. Ridiculous. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Haha lemme guess, this one is somehow Colin Kaepernick's fault too, right? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbgoo1975 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 And the Niners blow it again! Chargers keep hope alive! Oh how the mighty Niners have fallen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Why were Kap and the other dude in a beanie on the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 The cherry on top is complete. I know I sound like a broken record, but what is it with playing in the Silicon Valley and just flat out choking to opponents? This is similar to 2010, the team played way less then the sum of their parts. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Note to Michigan...Harbaugh kicks f*?king field goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Everyone in Buffalo will be big Steelers fans for the next two weeks. By my tinkering with the Playoff Machine, the best shot for the Bills in the playoffs seems to be the Steelers winning out. Of course, the Bills will have to win in Gillette Stadium in Week 17, something that they have never done. Considering they have played there every year it's been open, that's pretty impressive/sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Haha lemme guess, this one is somehow Colin Kaepernick's fault too, right?He's PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Haha lemme guess, this one is somehow Colin Kaepernick's fault too, right?There were a couple plays on the 49ers' next-to-last drive in the 4th quarter that could be pinned on Kaepernick. The one that sticks out was him running out of bounds on 3rd down when he could have stayed in bounds and either run 35 seconds off the clock or make the Chargers burn a timeout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 the fan atmosphere at Levi's Stadium is so dull and quiet for a $1+ billion stadium. That's the point. That's like saying "big for an elephant." They priced out the cholos, the goobers, and any middle-class people who fall short of the vultures and vampires who populate the Bay's armpit. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRadniz29 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 The cherry on top is complete. I know I sound like a broken record, but what is it with playing in the Silicon Valley and just flat out choking to opponents? This is similar to 2010, the team played way less then the sum of their parts.Well, at least for tonight, you're argument is invalid (with comparison to the Sharks not being able to close out opponents. [see Sharks vs St. Louis] ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Haha lemme guess, this one is somehow Colin Kaepernick's fault too, right?There were a couple plays on the 49ers' next-to-last drive in the 4th quarter that could be pinned on Kaepernick. The one that sticks out was him running out of bounds on 3rd down when he could have stayed in bounds and either run 35 seconds off the clock or make the Chargers burn a timeout.Yeah, I get that. And on that play I actually agree with you. But trying to pin this game on him, as many Niners fans are trying to do (and always do) is nuts. This team has so many problems, yet people try to oversimplify it by blaming the whole thing on Kaepernick. Dude has struggled mightily this season, there's no doubt about that. But the way people have turned on him just defies any sense of logic. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Haha lemme guess, this one is somehow Colin Kaepernick's fault too, right?There were a couple plays on the 49ers' next-to-last drive in the 4th quarter that could be pinned on Kaepernick. The one that sticks out was him running out of bounds on 3rd down when he could have stayed in bounds and either run 35 seconds off the clock or make the Chargers burn a timeout.Yeah, I get that. And on that play I actually agree with you. But trying to pin this game on him, as many Niners fans are trying to do (and always do) is nuts. This team has so many problems, yet people try to oversimplify it by blaming the whole thing on Kaepernick. Dude has struggled mightily this season, there's no doubt about that. But the way people have turned on him just defies any sense of logic.The guy is an athlete but I don't know if he'll ever be a good QB. I've said that once he took over as the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbgoo1975 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Anything else on the league yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Can someone figure out the Saints? BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordsketor Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 So for the NFC South Championship it will be the Panthers vs Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday Night Football on NBC! Many thanks to Discrimihater for making the sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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