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Wow. Just one word. He has slipped a bit but to outright release him is weird. Perhaps making a roster spot available but even if so, I wouldn't have guessed it would be MVP himself

I have heard this argument several times now that 'even the regular refs get some calls wrong'. But, close the commentators out for a minute and think if you have seen so many questionable calls in the three weeks we have witnessed ? To me, several games I have watched gave me the 'why and what are they flagging' moments. Last night, on the last drive itself there was an earlier phantom holding call that negated a GB INT. These are game deciding calls unlike the ones in the Pack-Giants game last year. DOes not make the officiating in that game correct but justice could be seen as being served as the Giants won. Last night there were several questionable calls, the refs appeared unsure of themselves many time (calling illegal block on #25 of the kicking team and then saying #25 of the receiving team when in fact there was no #25 on the receiving team). I realize you think it was a correct call, but I wholeheartedly disagree. I have written why in another thread but this was not simultaneous possession. Looks like even players are twitting their disagreement over the call:

Also the holding penalty which negated an INT by GB.

I agree with you. I had DVRed the game and watched it three times to be sure. Jennings goes up, gets the ball with full control and starts falling to the ground. Tate does not touch the ball till Jennings is almost down. Jennings' rump hits the turf and he maintains control throughout the process. Tate just happens to place his hands on the ball. After Jennings is down, Tate tries to pry it out from his hands unsuccessfully. Before Tate starts making serious efforts, the official has looked down and signalled a TD. There is no possible way this is simultaneous possession. If Tate also had grabbed the ball on the way down, he would have been justified in being granted the TD. This one was not a TD by any stretch of imagination.

3rd and 37. Bwaaa haaa. Good start in the second half for the Pack

Whether or not we sign him, I am just happy to see the FO never rests while looking for possible upgrades.

In the last two games, he has played like we want him to - tone down on the gun-slinging style, take the safe play and let the run guide the O. It has helped that we have not played from behind which sometimes necessitates a bigger pass/run ratio. It is imperative that the D plays extra well against teams like the Pats* . So far so good but we need at least one of Fjax/CJ to keep this strategy going well esp against the better teams of the league. Our OL so far has helped a lot and yesterday we looked like a Shanahan coached Broncos O- plug in 'anybody' at RB and get good yards.

The sheer improvement of our run D is a bit overlooked fact. No matter which way we slice it, our overall D is middle of the pack which is great for so many new players/new positions and new DC. We can only get better. Ofcourse, a huge test looms for our pass D this coming weekend especially for the LBers.

Class, or lack-thereof, shows. This is not the first time that BB has proven himself to be a sore loser. Contrast that with Gailey's kneel downs to end today's game.

Hey they called a PI against the Pats* !!! Run it in, protect the ball. Just seal the win. EDIT: I don't agree with the FG try at 0:02

If the Pats* hold on and win, this one is on the refs. That illegal contact penalty was total nonsense. Ravens should have had the ball back.

All class by Gailey.

As a matter of coincidence, Romney is on the road.

This INT was caused by the PREVIOUS play. He saw Dareus bearing down on him and wanted no part of his fat a$$ on himself so threw early

Well used Timeout. Got this right. Excellent call and execution

Guys, this is a critical drive. We have a good one going, better to be conservative than too aggressive and risk a TO. A TD could seal it

Good pressure by our offseason DE acquisitions on that critical down

The last one, Choice wasn't expecting the throw and could not react even though Fitz looked at him a full 2 seconds before throwing it.

Okay guys, we know CJ is down and so is FJax. But lift yourselves up. No reason to sulk and go into a swoon. Still have the good OL, other weapons

These refs are pi$$ing me off

Dude was playing in his 18th NFL game. He had a poor outing. Big deal, really. The first test will be how he bounces back from this debacle against a talented D. The next tests will be how he handles himself and his game if his stats and performance don't live up to the hype following a very good freshman outing. Lets hope he doesn't go all Vince Young on his coach and team as he is a bright star in the NFL today and will make the league fun. Lets give him this season before declaring him a bust or a head case, shall we ?

Unless his recovery from injury goes badly, he will be on the roster next year no matter who or how many we draft/acquire for the WR position. He is a gamer, excellent hands and good attitude.

I sense another Manning INT

This should end the game.

D struggle to start the second half. Ryan is playing pretty well and its Broncos' D that is even keeping it as close as it is.