oldgrappler Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Before anyone tells me the NFL isn't getting soft, you have to first explain this...  😆 Tackled Air and Got Penalty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALSPORT Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Well he led with the crown of the helmet. I guess actually making contact doesn't matter. Not saying I agree, but if you want to force guys not to do it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I don't know if soft is the right word.  Just hyper sensitive.  At full speed, it looked like contact may have been made, just a little.  That's what it's based on. The look of contact and leading with the crown will get the flag.  I remember a few years ago in the AFC championship when the Pats were given 15 and a first because KC hit Tom Brady in the shoulder.  But at live speed, it was easily mistaken for the side of the head.   We like to sit here and complain, a lot, but we don't have to make those judgement calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguru Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 5 minutes ago, The Raven said: I don't know if soft is the right word.  Just hyper sensitive.  At full speed, it looked like contact may have been made, just a little.  That's what it's based on. The look of contact and leading with the crown will get the flag.  I remember a few years ago in the AFC championship when the Pats were given 15 and a first because KC hit Tom Brady in the shoulder.  But at live speed, it was easily mistaken for the side of the head.   We like to sit here and complain, a lot, but we don't have to make those judgement calls. I agree. I think the NFL has to take advantage of technology and try to marry the tech with the officials on the field to give us a consistent product.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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