I think one thing people are missing on the final play re-spotting by the official… Dak started his slide at the 25 yard line. The ball is supposed to be spotted at that point. The Cowboys’ center had the ball ready to snap where Dak ended his slide, near the 23 yard line. The ref was simply trying to appropriately place the ball where it was supposed to be spotted. Of course Dallas is so poorly coached and lacks basic understanding of the rules, they don’t get this and believe the ref is the reason they lost.

2 minutes ago, bugatti said:

I think one thing people are missing on the final play re-spotting by the official… Dak started his slide at the 25 yard line. The ball is supposed to be spotted at that point. The Cowboys’ center had the ball ready to snap where Dak ended his slide, near the 23 yard line. The ref was simply trying to appropriately place the ball where it was supposed to be spotted. Of course Dallas is so poorly coached and lacks basic understanding of the rules, they don’t get this and believe the ref is the reason they lost.

Jeff Saturday made the point that teams have that play in their playbook and practice it often. The key thing in the play is the QB has to hand the ball to the ref. He even made the point don't even toss the ball to the ref because he might drop it and cost you time - hand it to the ref. If Dak did that, I actually think it might have worked.

2 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Jeff Saturday made the point that teams have that play in their playbook and practice it often. The key thing in the play is the QB has to hand the ball to the ref. He even made the point don't even toss the ball to the ref because he might drop it and cost you time - hand it to the ref. If Dak did that, I actually think it might have worked.

My assumption is Dallas did not rehearse this beyond mimicking the motions with the offense. Teams that lack basic fundamental discipline don’t coach that well.

 

3 hours ago, Tigerpride94 said:

 

It was classic.  

On 1/17/2022 at 12:12 PM, bugatti said:

Having Dak Prescott supporting fans for throwing trash at refs is about the most Cowboys thing you can do.

Many - but not all - Cowboys fans in a nutshell.

 

I think the Packers might have their hands full with the 49ers.

6 minutes ago, MJAlltheWay24 said:

I think the Packers might have their hands full with the 49ers.

49ers injuries on their DL could be a big factor.

Just now, Voice of Reason said:

49ers injuries on their DL could be a big factor.

Oh that's right, Bosa got a concussion didn't he?

9 minutes ago, MJAlltheWay24 said:

Oh that's right, Bosa got a concussion didn't he?

And another key d-lineman also got hurt. Their second best d line guy.

24 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

49ers injuries on their DL could be a big factor.

Not just a big factor, it is THE factor of this game. SF is not a blitzing team as they are able to "get home" with their four up front. If that is out the window, then huge advantage Green Bay. On the other side, the 49ers scheme incredibly well and should be able to run the ball on a suspect GB rush defense.