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Some of this is fine (throwing more to the RBs), but most of it is just paper-shuffling. He’s saying to feature Larry Ogunjobi, Michael Hoecht, Shaq Thompson, Joshua Palmer, Jordan Poyer, and Dawson Knox. Is that list of names really going to change anything? The other two suggestions are to play your first round CB and Dalton Kincaid when they get healthy and to add more talent (not exactly novel ideas). I feel like this list is more of an indictment of Beane than it is useful suggestions for McDermott.

Isn't that a first down for Houston and a touchback (penalty notwithstanding)?

I think you’ve got that backwards. When Brady took over, Josh’s rushing attempts went through the roof. He averaged 9 carries a game after the switch whereas he never had 9 carries in a game that season when Dorsey was calling the plays.

Imagine not giving credit to Brady for winning his 7th Super Bowl in dominant fashion because he didn’t rack up a ton of passing yards.

How could this not have been thrown normally?

Seems like Rashee Rice should be added to that list.

He meant unibrow.

This is what a poorly coached team looks like.

“Penalty enforcement: Verifying the proper application of rules and penalty administration.” And it wasn’t illegal formation. It was illegal motion.

That’s simply not true. If people would spend 10% as much time learning the rules as they do complaining about the officiating, there would be a lot less to discuss, I suppose. The NFL has expanded the types of plays where the AMGC can provide objective input to the on-field crew. For the 2025 season, these include: Penalty enforcement: Verifying the proper application of rules and penalty administration. Spot of the ball: Confirming the correct spot relative to a first down, goal line, or end zone. Complete/incomplete passes: Replay can confirm the result of a reception. Boundary lines: Confirming if a ball or player touches a boundary line. Game clock: Making sure the game and play clocks are managed correctly. Specific fouls: Input is provided on certain objective fouls, including hits to the head or neck, horse-collar tackles, or tripping.

Change PI to match the college rule. Make it spot of the foul up to a maximum of 15 yards.

So to be clear, you’re upset that the refs didn’t call the penalty timely enough? If so, I agree. They should have called it immediately. They got the call correct, but it would have been better if the flag had been thrown sooner. That said, the timeliness of the flag had no impact on the outcome of the play, so we can all take comfort in knowing that the call was made in accordance with the rules and that the game was not impacted by the officials nearly letting the Lions have an undeserved TD.

Here’s the rule as written in the rule book: Item 3. T-Formation Quarterback. It is legal for a T-Formation Quarterback to go in motion, whether he has placed his hands under center, on his knees, or on the body of the center. However, it is a false start if the action is quick and abrupt. If the player fails to come to a complete stop for at least one full second prior to the ball being snapped, it is illegal motion It is also illegal motion if a T-Formation Quarterback goes in motion and fails to come to a complete stop for at least one full second prior to the snap. There is nothing prohibiting the officials from conferring about whether the QB broke a rule or not any more than there is to prevent them from conferring about intentional grounding, illegal touching, or any other penalty. The officials got it right. Just admit that you wanted the Chiefs to get screwed by a missed call.

Where did you come up with this notion that refs can’t confer about a penalty? It happens all the time, particularly when it comes to intentional grounding. How have we reached the point where we’re crying about referees getting calls 100% correct? There is a rule written specifically for this situation, the officials enforced it, and somehow that’s evidence of a conspiracy.

Based on absolutely nothing other than a wild guess that would connect a lot of dots, I think he’s in rehab. He had surgery a year ago, and pain pills can be a MFer. He seems like a great kid. Whatever it is, I hope he comes out of it in a good place.