Dean Blandino, Asst VP of Officiating, explains what a catch is if you're a Bengals WR

[nalam]

Dean Blandino - Asst VP of Officiating - Explains what a catch is... if you're a Bengals WR.
By kelub on Jan 13 2015, 11:51a 43


Check the BLOGGINGTHEBOYS site
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015...vp-of-officiating-explains-what-a-catch-is-if

 

[Staubacher]

Please watch this everyone and mods with respect please allow. I referenced this in another thread but this bears watching and attention.

It is blatant hypocrisy from Blandino and the league and absolute proof the NY and Steratore overturn of the Dez catch call on the field was selective and bogus.

 

[The Natural]

"He completed the catch process and therefore he did not have to hold on to the ball"

Woooow

In comparison Dez never even lost the ball. Graham completely lost the ball and it was ruled a catch

 

[Roadtrip635]

........

 

[Danger]

 

[The Natural]

"Completed the catch process and did not have to hold on to the ball"

 

[black label]

 

[theogt]

I think -- and it's not completely clear -- but I think what he is saying is that he was only falling to the ground after the catch because of the contact. If you're not falling to the ground and you have two feet in bounds with control, it's a complete pass. But if you're falling to the ground while securing control of the ball, control has to be maintained throughout the process.

 

[Brooksey]

Pretty sickening if you ask me. Obviously Dez starts to fall to the ground after contact or should I say tripping. Even with that he attempts a football move reaching the ball out. There's not enough evidence to over turn Dez Bryant's catch either. Especially to determine a playoff game.

 

[The Natural]

I think -- and it's not completely clear -- but I think what he is saying is that he was only falling to the ground after the catch because of the contact. If you're not falling to the ground and you have two feet in bounds with control, it's a complete pass. But if you're falling to the ground while securing control of the ball, control has to be maintained throughout the process.

How is "contact" defined with respect to this rule. Is it hand to the body, incidental, legs wrapping, etc.? Or is it defined at all?

 

[Floatyworm]

Wow!!!!! What a find.....If I'm Jerry....On the phone w/ a lawyer. Al Davis sued the league (And won). Just saying

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

How is "contact" defined with respect to this rule. Is it hand to the body, incidental, legs wrapping, etc.? Or is it defined at all?

Its based on a complex formula. X to the square root of pi = catch, but A x B = Y when the Cowboys got perceived help from a guy on the Cowboys party bus.

 

[theogt]

How is "contact" defined with respect to this rule. Is it hand to the body, incidental, legs wrapping, etc.? Or is it defined at all?

I'm not sure it really matters. In that instance, if the defender had not contacted him, he would not have fallen to the ground. But obviously Dez was going to the ground regardless of contact.

 

[Floatyworm]

That was fast.....NFL.com just took down the video

 

[sb220]

"....and that means forward progress was stopped in the field of play....."

Do you guys just overlook reality to make it apply to your argument?

Forward progress is called...nothing after that whistle matters. Is there inconsistency with forward progress? yep...does it have anything to do with what you are trying to imply it does? no

 

[theogt]

That was fast.....NFL.com just took down the video

It's still up.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

Unbelievable...

January 2014 he made that statement.

The announcer says "we have learned this season, that is the key".......

These guys have way to much room to "judge".....its a joke, they cant even be consistent within a year of the two plays....


"Not enough evidence to over turn the play".....Ya think Dean??? Ya think?

I've heard grumbles and comments ..(from golden NFL boy Aaron Rodgers too), etc etc. That the rule has been in place for years. Implying that DEZ should have known that.

Who can make heads or tails out of anything their SAYING?? Out of anything that is being called on the field!!!!


Absolute JOKE!! Some body needs to be FIRED,.

 

[Silver N Blue]

I say cowboyszone boycotts the rest of the playoffs!

 

[The Natural]

I'm not sure it really matters. In that instance, if the defender had not contacted him, he would not have fallen to the ground. But obviously Dez was going to the ground regardless of contact.

There's certainly contact there on the legs. Whether it was enough to impede his progress I dont think anyone can say without a doubt.

 

[DogFace]

At the very least Dez had control, by his explanation, when he switched hands.