Detroit ....Texans ......

[durango46]

No, the rule only states that the team that threw the red flag can't benefit. A team can't throw a flag to prevent a review.

That said, the whole point is to get the calls correct. This dumb rule runs contrary to that.

I agree


in the end

the refs
Schwartz

and the NFL got it wrong


bad for the game

[durango46]

Isn't it amazing that the league actually has the rules structured in a way that they will put more importance on penalizing a team for not following some foolish protocol than they do getting their own calls right?

Replay should be a simple process...

1) All reviews handled completely upstairs between plays, by trained & skilled video operators with knowledge of the rules
2) Unlimited number of challenges
3) A failed challenge results in loss of TO or penalty yardage; your option if you have any TOs left; automatic delay of game if you don't

#1 greatly reduces the amount of time needed to review / decide, and would alleviate some need for coach's challenges on blatantly bad calls.

#2 gives the coach the option of contesting a call no matter what the situation.

#3 prevents a coach from abusing the challenge option.

"like"

[durango46]

It used to be that the best team on the field won. Apparently though, the NFL doesn't care about that and would rather create controversy. Controversy equals ratings and money - that's all that matters. The hell with integrity of the game. The NFL might as well be an exhibition with scripted results for each of its games. At least it would be honest with its fans.

When a player is down, a player is down. If the refs don't get it right the first time, it needs to be reviewed and fixed. It shouldn't matter what players and coaches do on the sidelines.

"like"

[Eastside Terp]

No, the rule only states that the team that threw the red flag can't benefit. A team can't throw a flag to prevent a review.

That said, the whole point is to get the calls correct. This dumb rule runs contrary to that.

wrong .......

no mention of "benefit" ......

Penalty For initiating a challenge when a team is prohibited from doing so: Loss of 15 yards.

Replay Official’s Request for Review. After all scoring plays . . . any Replay Review will be initiated by a Replay Official from a Replay Booth comparable to the location of the coaches’ booth or Press Box. There is no limit to the number of Referee Reviews that may be initiated by the Replay Official. He must initiate a review before the next legal snap or kick and cannot initiate a review of any ruling against a team that commits a foul that delays the next snap.

right .......

goal is to get it right ......

[SNAFU]

wrong .......

no mention of "benefit" ......

Penalty For initiating a challenge when a team is prohibited from doing so: Loss of 15 yards.

Replay Official’s Request for Review. After all scoring plays . . . any Replay Review will be initiated by a Replay Official from a Replay Booth comparable to the location of the coaches’ booth or Press Box. There is no limit to the number of Referee Reviews that may be initiated by the Replay Official. He must initiate a review before the next legal snap or kick and cannot initiate a review of any ruling against a team that commits a foul that delays the next snap.

right .......

goal is to get it right ......

I'd like to see it happen this Sunday just to see what the hell would happen, besides the 15-yard penalty. Review or no review? According to the rule above, there would be no review for the team that commits a delay foul, no matter which team.