sygazelle wroteThis is a great take on the topic. I enjoyed reading it.What say you?, you asked. I was going to be silent on this topic, but since you asked, here it goes:
I think the refs in general do an amazing job. Sure, they get it wrong from time to time, but a conspiracy in favor of a specific team?; I don't buy it. The refs are blasted on social media after every game by emotional fans from the losing team who often run their keyboards without knowledge of the NFL Rulebook. Even when a questionable call is challenged, fans from the losing team question the result of the challenge because it goes against their team or they have a bet on the game and they are going to lose money as a result of the call.
In society, a lot of people don't like losers, but what they really can't stand is winners. When a team starts forming a legacy of any kind, out come the tinfoil hat crowd and the whiners who just love to hate on a winning team. The notion that a winning team might just be better prepared, better coached, more talented, hungrier to win, less prone to bonehead mistakes and stupid penalties, etc, doesn't enter the whiners' minds. For the past few seasons, the Chiefs have been the ones to hate. In a few years, it will be somebody else.
Go to Youtube and watch a clip of any controversial call. Then read the comments on that clip. Each and every time the comments include the same types of responses, like:
the ref called it right
the ref called it wrong
the video doesn't show the play well enough to decide
the refs are bought and paid for by team x
the NFL is corrupt
Bottom line: No matter what call is made on a close or controversial play, it's going to be challenged by about half the people. Refs have an absolutely impossible job in that respect.
When I was in sports in high school, I had a coach who taught said, "Bad calls are going to happen. Some will go our way. Some will go their way. Your job is to win by enough so a bad call against you won't change the outcome of the game". I've never forgotten that message.
Go Chiefs
Go Eagles
May the best team win.
sygazelle wroteI dunno, wasn't too clear, tell me how you really feel, sy!What say you?, you asked. I was going to be silent on this topic, but since you asked, here it goes:
I think the refs in general do an amazing job. Sure, they get it wrong from time to time, but a conspiracy in favor of a specific team?; I don't buy it. The refs are blasted on social media after every game by emotional fans from the losing team who often run their keyboards without knowledge of the NFL Rulebook. Even when a questionable call is challenged, fans from the losing team question the result of the challenge because it goes against their team or they have a bet on the game and they are going to lose money as a result of the call.
In society, a lot of people don't like losers, but what they really can't stand is winners. When a team starts forming a legacy of any kind, out come the tinfoil hat crowd and the whiners who just love to hate on a winning team. The notion that a winning team might just be better prepared, better coached, more talented, hungrier to win, less prone to bonehead mistakes and stupid penalties, etc, doesn't enter the whiners' minds. For the past few seasons, the Chiefs have been the ones to hate. In a few years, it will be somebody else.
Go to Youtube and watch a clip of any controversial call. Then read the comments on that clip. Each and every time the comments include the same types of responses, like:
the ref called it right
the ref called it wrong
the video doesn't show the play well enough to decide
the refs are bought and paid for by team x
the NFL is corrupt
Bottom line: No matter what call is made on a close or controversial play, it's going to be challenged by about half the people. Refs have an absolutely impossible job in that respect.
When I was in sports in high school, I had a coach who taught said, "Bad calls are going to happen. Some will go our way. Some will go their way. Your job is to win by enough so a bad call against you won't change the outcome of the game". I've never forgotten that message.
Go Chiefs
Go Eagles
May the best team win.
TXSTYLE wroteInflated stats during regular season against subpar teams. He is trash in post season. Lost all his mobility after ankle break.Dak is still considered to be a Top 5 QB when healthy. He was second in MVP voting just 2 seasons ago. He is not the issue.
Jerry Jones is.
Josh-PA wroteSo you're saying the NFC East will come down to the Eagles and Commies for the next few years, huh Jerry?
Josh-PA wroteHis Senile ass is so out of touch, I'm actually surprised his own Family doesn't force him out of Football.https://x.com/i/status/1883991196839862462
So you're saying the NFC East will come down to the Eagles and Commies for the next few years, huh Jerry?
TXSTYLE wroteThen he would hang around the house and bug them!His Senile ass is so out of touch, I'm actually surprised his own Family doesn't force him out of Football.
vreihen16 wroteExactly
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vreihen16 ! I’m surprised he hasn’t suited up by now! To To Funny!! Love it!
TXSTYLE wroteYou would think by now that he would realize it Marcus, but he will never change! Jerry is always going to be Jerry, and do shit his way!His Senile ass is so out of touch, I'm actually surprised his own Family doesn't force him out of Football.
GERMAN M3 wroteTruth be told.You would think by now that he would realize it Marcus, but he will never change! Jerry is always going to be Jerry, and do shit his way!
TXSTYLE wroteThe Matt Eberflus pickup was good move. He is an excellent D coordinator. Cowboys success for next 2-3 years will ride on Micah and that D.His Senile ass is so out of touch, I'm actually surprised his own Family doesn't force him out of Football.
sygazelle wroteMahomes is instant HOF. I'd say probably in top 3 all time. When he is done, there will be constant Brady vs Mahomes for all time goat(if Patrick continues collecting Super Bowls).Here are some questions: Does anybody here think Mahomes is not one of the top quarterbacks in NFL history in spite of all the hype about favoritism and his so-called "cheating".
sygazelle wroteHe might be the most talented QB to ever play in the NFL. I really believe that he sees the field and processes what is happening better than anyone else, and he elevates his talent the higher the pressure gets. Couple that with Andy Reid and good luck trying to beat them. It would be cool to see Pat go and win the superbowl with another coach and team. I will be the first to invite him to play for my Vikes.....The sports shows and social media have been crucifying the Chiefs for a very long time. It's amped up to epic proportions right now. I get the hate caused by bad calls, even when many of those complains are simply fans and sports mouthpieces simply not knowing the NFL Rule Book. Fans will be fans. It's part of the deal.
But....
Here are some questions: Does anybody here think Mahomes is not one of the top quarterbacks in NFL history in spite of all the hype about favoritism and his so-called "cheating". Are there any of you would would say no to Patrick Mahomes becoming the quarterback for your favorite NFL team? Mahomes was an amazing high school athlete and college athlete, and he's led the Chiefs to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances since becoming their starting quarterback in 2018. He is one of five quarterbacks in NFL history to win three or more Super Bowls as a starter. Does anybody here think that's all luck or favoritism, or would you agree that he is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the history of the NFL?
Same question for Andy Reid as a head coach and his coaching staff
Same question for Travis Kelce
Let me know what you think. I'm truly interested in your response. #scratchingmyhead
Josh-PA wroteDo you think anyone is his organization or inner-circle is informing him on what glory-holes actually means? Or is there another definition of that term I'm not aware of?https://x.com/i/status/1883991196839862462
So you're saying the NFC East will come down to the Eagles and Commies for the next few years, huh Jerry?
M3WC wroteIf memory serves, that should've been the time TB12 retired for good instead of playing 1? more season. Could've retained more aura to his legacy and saved his marriage.The fact Brady got cut and went to a sub .500 team, then won a SB...says it all. Icing on the cake, he won the 7th ring against Mahomes.
M3WC wroteIs he better than Dan Quinn.....or even Mike Zimmer? Doubtful. Once they have to pay Parsons they will have 3 of the highest paid players at their positions.The Matt Eberflus pickup was good move. He is an excellent D coordinator. Cowboys success for next 2-3 years will ride on Micah and that D.
M3WC wroteThe only reason TB was sub .550 was because they had a TERRIBLE QB. If you remember that SB, Mahomes was running for his life on every play. Only scored 3 FGs. Bucs defense was one of the most dominant in years. But because the QB gets credit for EVERY team win, Brady gets credit for winning that SB over Mahomes. Does anyone really believe that he was better than Mahomes at that point? Bullshit media presents every NFL game as a one on one matchup between the QBs. Coaching staff, GM, O line, defense, etc, none of that matters. Look at the percentage of the salary cap that good QBs take up on every team. It's only gonna get worse.Mahomes is instant HOF. I'd say probably in top 3 all time. When he is done, there will be constant Brady vs Mahomes for all time goat(if Patrick continues collecting Super Bowls).
Reid will go down as one of the best coaches of all time. Offensive genius.
I would like to eventually see Mahomes do it somewhere else like Brady did. But that likely won't happen. The fact Brady got cut and went to a sub .500 team, then won a SB...says it all. Icing on the cake, he won the 7th ring against Mahomes.
lakefront wroteBetter than Zimmer, yes. Dan Quinn, probably not. But Dan Quinn's last game with Dallas he completley f*cked it up. Played man coverage all year, dominated. For some reason switched to zone for playoffs, gets torched.Is he better than Dan Quinn.....or even Mike Zimmer? Doubtful. Once they have to pay Parsons they will have 3 of the highest paid players at their positions.
tranquility wroteHe threw for 4,694 yards in 2022 at age 45. That would be second in the league this year. Also another playoff visit. You're right...what a legacy crushing blow.If memory serves, that should've been the time TB12 retired for good instead of playing 1? more season. Could've retained more aura to his legacy and saved his marriage.
lakefront wroteDoes anyone really believe that he was better than Mahomes at that point?
