What Is Even The Point?

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(02-13-2023, 09:57 AM)Rubekahn29 Wrote: We can all see that it’s a hold, but I guarantee there were 20-30 worse holds on DBs and O-linemen that entire game. Unless it’s egregious, you don’t make that call I that spot. It’s happened in 2 consecutive super bowls. Idk if it’s biased, rigged, or what, but it’s disgusting to watch an otherwise good game get essentially ended because of a penalty that hasn’t been called all game.

Also, let’s talk about about a 5 yard penalty shouldn’t be an automatic first down.

This is a great point. It's been an automatic first down for as long as I know. I never questioned it. But that is a good point.
Maybe the counter point is if it's 4th and goal from the 2 and the defense holds you only move 1 yard closer on the 4th down retry? So they could hold in consecutive plays without givin up a score. But the offense is getting closer to the goal line. Yeah, I agree with you that it would be a solid rule change. Force the offense to punch it in.

I agree you can't make the call at that point if you haven't been calling it all game. The number one thing is be consistent. The refs were far from consistent throughout football games all year. Many people have pointed this out. It has to improve.

There was some shady officiating this year involving the Cheifs. I refused to fixate on it after the Bengals loss. I felt they should have played better. I feel the same way about the Eagles. They played like crap in the second half on defense and Hurts gave away a TD in the first half. Cheifs deserved to win both games by their clutch playmaking.

Bengals didn't play well enough up front on offense in their loss. Eagles defense simply got torched all game. I would argue maybe the Eagles deserved a chance at a last minute drive more because of how well they played on offense. Tough loss to take for sure.

Not a good look for the NFL--them being in the spotlight should improve things next year I hope.

(02-13-2023, 10:02 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: If the NFL is up to anything shady with influencing games I believe it stems from gambling more so than favoring certain organizations or players.

Mahomes dominated the second half though before that penalty. The Chiefs earned their win.

I thought the Cheifs dominated the second half as well. Im not sure if they gave Mahomes steroids or what. But he got it done this post season. Hats off to him.
And the Cheifs really filled out their team well this past offseason. Hell of a draft (especially considering the poor draft position).

Kudos to them. I still think we can come back better than this year if we address the oline and improve depth at key positions like pass rusher and corner. An upgrade over Mixon at RB would be a great move as well for our efficiency on O. We need a draft similar to what the Chiefs just had to get it done.