Dan Darragh Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Are they worried that someone's feelings might get hurt? Discuss. 2 1 3 1 1 1 1
The Wiz Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 This thread hurt my feelings. Mods, can we get a timeout chair for @Dan Darragh or something??? 1 1 2
Motorin' Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Taunting leads to fighting. Trying to nip a major cause of fight in the bud. 4 7
billsbackto81 Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) Taunting has been a penalty for quite a while now. It's a judgment call by the refs now which I'm not crazy about because some players get away with it more than others. Wasn't crazy about the call on Levi but it was correct. You can't flex standing directly over a player on the ground. He should've known better. I must admit he played well today and I'm one of his biggest detractors. Edited September 19, 2021 by billsbackto81 2 2
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Getting called in Seattle-Tennessee game right now. It's just rude I guess?
Chaos Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Because its professional football. Taunting is unprofessional and detracts from the game. 6 1 3
Optometric Insight Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Every time a taunting penalty is called, I still think about that Broncos v. Bills game couple years ago. We pulled out the W in part because Von Miller (?) went to help Tyrod up then hit him with the “sike” move and got the flag for it. Talk about playing dirty football… 3 6
slipkid Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Kinda. They don’t wanna have a 12-year-old little league kid get taunted by the bigger kid emulating his NFL hero. 1 3 1
Brand J Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 The “No Fun League” has eliminated any possibility of bad blood between teams, or true grudge matches. I miss the bad blood, loved when it was in the NBA too. Those Bulls/Pistons and Knicks/Heat matches used to be epic. 1 2 2
Warcodered Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Because it hurts peoples delicate feelings I guess. More honestly it's probably to try and minimize fights from breaking out. 2
Ya Digg? Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, JayBaller10 said: The “No Fun League” has eliminated any possibility of bad blood between teams, or true grudge matches. I miss the bad blood, loved when it was in the NBA too. Those Bulls/Pistons and Knicks/Heat matches used to be epic. I might be in the minority, but I thought those games were just TERRIBLE basketball. They started changing the rules because the Pistons didn't actually play basketball, they just had no talent guys like Rick Mahorn go on the court, intentionally try to hurt guys, use his 6 fouls, and people called it good defense. The NFL realizes that they do have an influence, and it's not good for the game overall if these things are constantly happening in the pros, so it trickles down to college, high school, pee wee. Just my thought on it anyway. I do believe I remember hearing it said that the NFL was going to crack down even more on taunting this year, and it looks like that is happening 1 4 1
The Wiz Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, Optometric Insight said: Every time a taunting penalty is called, I still think about that Broncos v. Bills game couple years ago. We pulled out the W in part because Von Miller (?) went to help Tyrod up then hit him with the “sike” move and got the flag for it. Talk about playing dirty football… See now that is taunting. Making a play and getting up and jacked that you made a play isn't. That's just being hyped up. 1 1
JoshAllin Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 30 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: Are they worried that someone's feelings might get hurt? Discuss. Yes, can you imagine all the penalties one can bait with
Don Otreply Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 27 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: Are they worried that someone's feelings might get hurt? Discuss. It’s called “sportsmanship” it is a thing that represents not being a dick when when you are winning, or made a quality play, in other words, “knowing how to act” in a given situation, this is a social skill that needs a reminder from time to time. Yes there are social rules, even in football. Go Bills!!! 2 1
Mango Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Wiz said: See now that is taunting. Making a play and getting up and jacked that you made a play isn't. That's just being hyped up. A couple things. He didn’t get up then flex. He flexed while on him. I don’t think the flag was thrown for that because it happened quick. He was flagged for being on top of him, flexing, then yelling at him while he was still on top of him. I hated the call, but it wasn’t undeserved either. That one is on Wallace not the refs 1 1
BigAl2526 Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 It may seem like an arbitrary and unnecessary rule to some, but it's not the first time the league has decided to make a rule about something that a loot of fans, players and coaches don't mind. In the final analysis, it is a rule because the people making the rules think it should be. They have that right, and the only way that will change is if having it as a penalty somehow costs the league.
That's No Moon Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: Are they worried that someone's feelings might get hurt? Discuss. 41 minutes ago, Motorin' said: Taunting leads to fighting. Trying to nip a major cause of fight in the bud. This. There are plenty of examples to go watch. 4 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said: It may seem like an arbitrary and unnecessary rule to some, but it's not the first time the league has decided to make a rule about something that a loot of fans, players and coaches don't mind. In the final analysis, it is a rule because the people making the rules think it should be. They have that right, and the only way that will change is if having it as a penalty somehow costs the league. You make a rule to decrease the amount of fighting. The rule succeeds in decreasing the fighting so the fans wonder why there is a rule.
klos63 Posted September 19, 2021 Posted September 19, 2021 Taunting is pretty much by definition unsportmanlike conduct. The enforcement is the issue. A reaction shouldn't be considered taunting, getting in someones face after a play is made is unsportsmanlike conduct and should be a penalty. But since the penalty is 15 yards and in many cases a game changer, the refs need to be very careful on how they enforce the rule. 53 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: Are they worried that someone's feelings might get hurt? Discuss. This can't be a serious question. 1 1
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 20, 2021 Posted September 20, 2021 Refs need to stay out of the game. Especially with these dead ball fouls. They are too consequential. 1 1
TwistofFate Posted September 20, 2021 Posted September 20, 2021 Because this isn't the wild west and they aren't in a saloon. Act like the pro you are. 2 2 1
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