\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=18221&is_corp=1 Four times during his postgame press conference, Rodgers referenced the Bills’ defensive backs and their physical play. While he stopped short of blasting referee Bill Leavy and his crew for letting defenders get away with too much, he made his point clear. “The protection was great, there was not much of a pass rush that bothered me. I was able to move around the pocket,” Rodgers said. “They were physical outside with our receivers and were able to get away with it all day.” Asked if the Bills had been breaking the rules, he replied, “I would say it will be interesting to see when we go back through. Yeah, we’ll see.” Later, Rodgers was asked if the Bills played up on his receivers more than he expected. “Not more than we expected,” Rodgers replied. “They were physical and got away with it more than we expected.”
zow2 Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 There were several times i was expecting the yellow hankie to come flying in against our DB's. Glad the refs let em play. It was both ways. I saw GB defensive backs doing some hand fighting downfield as well. It's amazing though...that same style of play vs. Brady/New England seems to result in tons of PI and defensive holdings against us.
The Wiz Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 I think the game was called pretty good from both sides. Rodgers missed on a lot of his back shoulder passes and the only real PI that wasn't called was when Gilmore had a piece of Nelsons jersey crossing to the middle.
White Linen Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 I don't think it's nice to hear an opponent say this. I'd rather they say the Bills players we're great today and kicked our butt.
Storm Front Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 Rodgers, like Brady, was probably used to getting those calls. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of favoritism towards the Packers by the refs.
RealityCheck Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 It's amazing how just a little bit of additional physicality against the WRs could hit the mute button on a player like Ellen Degenerous. Good luck winning the division Green Bay.
aristocrat Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 maybe he should look at his o lineman who were mauling our def line all day
OntarioRV Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Where is the compliment? The Bills D dominated his O, and and he made some bad throws. It's funny he can make these comments, and get away with it because he is a media darling. Somebody else were to say, and people would be calling him a poor sport. Edited December 15, 2014 by OntarioRV
Mickey Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 There were several times i was expecting the yellow hankie to come flying in against our DB's. Glad the refs let em play. It was both ways. I saw GB defensive backs doing some hand fighting downfield as well. It's amazing though...that same style of play vs. Brady/New England seems to result in tons of PI and defensive holdings against us. I agree, the calls were consistent but at the same time, it seemed to me that they were letting guys get away with a bit more than they have been this year. It was a great game to watch if you are a football fan and shows that you don't have to have rules which result in defensive holding calls every other pass to produce a successful product.
26CornerBlitz Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 Unofficially official: Mike Pereira previews Week 15 on FOX Here's a viewer's guide to what you need to know about the referees and their crews who are calling today's games on FOX. GREEN BAY (10-3) AT BUFFALO (7-6), 1 PM ET Referee: Bill Leavy. Bill is a retired firefighter from San Jose, Calif. He came into the League in 1995 and is in his 20th season. Leavy's crew: Leavy's crews are generally a low penalty group and are right in the middle this year. This crew has called the fewest illegal contact fouls (two). To give you some context, John Parry's crew has called the most illegal contact fouls with 14. Nothing else stands out. Notes on Green Bay: With one of the best records in football, you would expect the Packers to be one of the best in the penalty department -- and they are. Green Bay has been called for the fourth-fewest penalties in the NFL out of 32 teams. The Packers are also disciplined, since they have been called for the second-fewest false starts (only Jacksonville has less). Will Mike McCarthy ever win a challenge? He has tried four times and has yet to win. Notes on Buffalo: Nothing much about the Bills, except they need to stay onside. They lead the NFL in offside calls. Although they really don't show up in any other foul category, they are the fourth-most penalized team in the NFL. The one good note is that coach Doug Marrone has challenged five times and has won three.
Dorkington Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 We very much got lucky with the officials this game, but to be fair, they let GB play physical with our guys as well.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 maybe he should look at his o lineman who were mauling our def line all day No kidding. I loved how the freaking trainer had to repair Hughes' jersey because it was so pulled out of place.
Dorkington Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 No kidding. I loved how the freaking trainer had to repair Hughes' jersey because it was so pulled out of place. Mario's under shirt was ripped apart on the sleeves too.
BuffaloBill Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 No kidding. I loved how the freaking trainer had to repair Hughes' jersey because it was so pulled out of place. It is scary to think how good this D could be if DB's didn't have to play so hands off in nearly every other game this season. There was an element of old school football yesterday. Hats off to this D.
1B4IDie Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 Packers had crazy holds on the D-Line but Givemore and Bradham both had Crazy obvious PIs on 3rd downs that weren't called. This game looked more like football game then a touch football game.
Dirtbag Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 Where is the compliment? The Bills D dominated his O, and and he made some bad throws. It's funny he can make these comments, and get away with it because he is a media darling. Somebody else were to say, and people would be calling him a poor sport. since i don't really listen to rodgers unless gb plays the bills, i have no idea if he's usually a crybaby or not. (probably not since he usually wins.) when i heard him make those comments last night i thought it was pretty lame. the sad part is that he's probably right since refs loving calling penalties on pass plays.
mrags Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 It is scary to think how good this D could be if DB's didn't have to play so hands off in nearly every other game this season. There was an element of old school football yesterday. Hats off to this D. i miss real football
Kelly the Dog Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 The Milwaukee paper said Gilmore was one of the 2-3 best cornerbacks the Pack has faced the whole year. Nice the other teams reporters see that.
Homey D. Clown Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 It's amazing how just a little bit of additional physicality against the WRs could hit the mute button on a player like Ellen Degenerous. Good luck winning the division Green Bay. I just got the Ellen reference. slow clap for you my friend, I never saw it till just now.
Fan in Chicago Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 I don't think it's nice to hear an opponent say this. I'd rather they say the Bills players we're great today and kicked our butt. I am with you on this. I am normally appreciative of Rodgers, but he should have been more classy. Truth be told, there were several instances where I was screaming for holding penalties against their OL. Else, Hughes in particular would have gotten close to/sacked him couple of times.
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