01-12-2016, 05:51 PM
(01-12-2016, 04:24 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Yeah but mine is right. Wheaton was a runner. Shazier led with the crown of his helmet which is illegal there no matter what the ball carrier's status is.
That's exactly what I have been saying, even in the post you quoted.
(01-12-2016, 04:28 PM)Beaker Wrote: I wasnt even debating the leading with the helmet part. I originally pointed out that the Bengals have had almost the identical situation called two opposite ways by the refs this season...both times to the Bengals detriment. If Gio was a runner, then Eifert was a runner too and should have been awarded the TD for breaking the plane. If Eifert was still considered a WR who was required to finish the catch, the Gio should have been considered a defenseless receiver. I just sucks that the inconsistency is so obvious and so detrimental.
And actually, steeler fans should be agreeing with me on this point, because eventually these kind of inconsistencies will cost their team also.
I do agree with you. We know much more now about the injuries these players take and the toll is exerts on their bodies, so there is absolutely a need for rules to help increase player safety. But, these rules have to be followed evenly. There is far too much subjectivity for these rules to be fair, or really of any benefit to player safety.
