Mike Tomlin On The Field

[MD Longhorn]

At first I thought the "and possibly lose draft picks" part was idiotic for something that should have simply been called on the field. Now it sounds like they are only considering moving draft picks if the play affected Pittsburgh's or Baltimore's draft slot (via points tiebreaker). That makes at least SOME sense.

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

At first I thought the "and possibly lose draft picks" part was idiotic for something that should have simply been called on the field. Now it sounds like they are only considering moving draft picks if the play affected Pittsburgh's or Baltimore's draft slot (via points tiebreaker). That makes at least SOME sense.

The play won't affect Pittsburgh or Baltimore's draft slot. He was getting tackled either way, and you can't punish Pittsburgh extra because the officials failed to flag it.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by hbk314

The play won't affect Pittsburgh or Baltimore's draft slot. He was getting tackled either way, and you can't punish Pittsburgh extra because the officials failed to flag it.

Apparently, they can.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by hbk314

The play won't affect Pittsburgh or Baltimore's draft slot. He was getting tackled either way, and you can't punish Pittsburgh extra because the officials failed to flag it.

How do you figure this has any bearing on whether the league can punish the team? Players get fined and suspended all the time for on-field activities that weren't flagged.

I've heard "irrelevant" isn't a word (sorry, inside joke), but whether it was flagged couldn't be less relevant when it comes to whether or not the league can punish.

[parepat]

$100,000.00?!!!! If that warranted a 100k fine, then Dusty Baker's Batboy son deserves the electric chair.

[APG]

Originally Posted by parepat

$100,000.00?!!!! If that warranted a 100k fine, then Dusty Baker's Batboy son deserves the electric chair.

One was (in the opinion of the NFL) an intentional act. Your example is far from intentional.

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by Adam

How do you figure this has any bearing on whether the league can punish the team? Players get fined and suspended all the time for on-field activities that weren't flagged.

I've heard "irrelevant" isn't a word (sorry, inside joke), but whether it was flagged couldn't be less relevant when it comes to whether or not the league can punish.

I was thinking logically and assuming the league wasn't trying to resume its anti-Steelers vendetta.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by hbk314

I was thinking logically and assuming the league wasn't trying to resume its anti-Steelers vendetta.

Yeah, you're really trying to learn about football officiating.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by hbk314

I was thinking logically and assuming the league wasn't trying to resume its anti-Steelers vendetta.

Good grief.

I'm out.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by hbk314

I was thinking logically and assuming the league wasn't trying to resume its anti-Steelers vendetta.

Take HBK seriously going forward - unchecked.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by hbk314

The play won't affect Pittsburgh or Baltimore's draft slot. He was getting tackled either way, and you can't punish Pittsburgh extra because the officials failed to flag it.

You're right. I can't. Not personally.

What I'm referring to, though, is the stated intent of the NFL. They (thank goodness) absolutely CAN punish Pittsburgh extra. (Should they? Maybe, maybe not.)

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by hbk314

The play won't affect Pittsburgh or Baltimore's draft slot. He was getting tackled either way, and you can't punish Pittsburgh extra because the officials failed to flag it.

You determined this how?