Dean Blandino on Micah holds

[Teague31]

I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that it’s happening to one of our players.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that it’s happening to one of our players.

Can anyone point to another defender who rushes the QB that suffers this type of ambivalence from the refs? To any consistent degree?

 

[gimmesix]

It is happening enough that they should know to be on the look out for it and aren't. I'd call that intential.

I was hoping the attention that has been given to it would cause the league to address it with the officials. There's enough evidence to show that there's a problem with how they view holds on him. Whether they are not seeing them as holds because of his ability to fight through them or because they'd have to constantly call holding, there's no reason for none to be called for this long.

 

[gimmesix]

Can anyone point to another defender who rushes the QB that suffers this type of ambivalence from the refs? To any consistent degree?

I would love to see a comparison to other players on his level (Watt, Hunter, Garrett, Bosa).

 

[MarcusRock]

He's fighting through them instead of being completely restrained or taken to the ground, so the officials notice the holds less. I think it's only human to notice a player who is charging past a defender who is suddenly stopped or pulled down to the ground than one who is slowed but keeps moving toward the QB.

That's not an excuse for it. A hold is a hold and there's no reason for none to be called for this long.

This is why I constantly bring up the wording of the rule. "Material restriction" implies that some restriction is fine. So if you can effectively fight off what might have been a material restriction to a mere mortal, it only looks like acceptable restriction at those speeds. So it combines with the other wording about the defender's path to the ball and if it looks like his path is not being impacted then he doesn't look like one who's being held. But that will never fly when there are "46 Quarters, OMG!" headlines out there.

 

[InPhiltraitor]

Waiting for an OL to put Parsons in a choke hold?

I was going to suggest something far more descriptive and disturbing but this is a family show.

 

[lkelly]

This is why I constantly bring up the wording of the rule. "Material restriction" implies that some restriction is fine. So if you can effectively fight off what might have been a material restriction to a mere mortal, it only looks like acceptable restriction at those speeds. So it combines with the other wording about the defender's path to the ball and if it looks like his path is not being impacted then he doesn't look like one who's being held. But that will never fly when there are "46 Quarters, OMG!" headlines out there.

OK, it's a wording problem. That's a new direction to take on the dying hill.

 

[Cowboys22]

Waiting for an OL to put Parsons in a choke hold?

We've already seen that numerous times. Still nothing!

 

[Creeper]

I don't know how Dean Blandino would know if it is intentional or not. If he asked his old pals do you think they would admit it is intentional? or that Blandino would rat them out?

I don't know if it is intentional or not but both holding calls on the Cowboys yesterday were a lot less obvious that the ones the let go on Micah.

 

[MarcusRock]

OK, it's a wording problem. That's a new direction to take on the dying hill.

It's only a dying hill when there are numbers to back up the whine.

Has Parsons had a stretch like this before?​

Have other current top pass rushers had stretches like this before?​

Parsons has drawn 3 holding calls this year from what I remember. What were his holding stats his previous seasons to know if this is out of the ordinary or typical for him?​

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How about you people start with these gimme questions so the 'spiracy argument can have some semblance of context, rather than the lazy "OMG it's rigged!" haze?

 

[1942willys]

It's only a dying hill when there are numbers to back up the whine.

Has Parsons had a stretch like this before?​

Have other current top pass rushers had stretches like this before?​

Parsons has drawn 3 holding calls this year from what I remember. What were his holding stats his previous seasons to know if this is out of the ordinary or typical for him?​

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How about you people start with these gimme questions so the 'spiracy argument can have some semblance of context, rather than the lazy "OMG it's rigged!" haze?

MARCUSROCK on NFL OFFICIALS

 

[jazzcat22]

It's only a dying hill when there are numbers to back up the whine.

Has Parsons had a stretch like this before?​

Have other current top pass rushers had stretches like this before?​

Parsons has drawn 3 holding calls this year from what I remember. What were his holding stats his previous seasons to know if this is out of the ordinary or typical for him?​

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How about you people start with these gimme questions so the 'spiracy argument can have some semblance of context, rather than the lazy "OMG it's rigged!" haze?

Ok Dean…

 

[MarcusRock]

MARCUSROCK on NFL OFFICIALS

Ok Dean…

Do you have answers to those questions that would actually make a case for the 'spiracy or once again try to minimize that you have none?

See how fast that argument, to quote the other poster, dies on a hill when substance is asked for?

 

[jazzcat22]

Do you have answers to those questions that would actually make a case for the 'spiracy or once again try to minimize that you have none?

See how fast that argument, to quote the other poster, dies on a hill when substance is asked for?

We already know what the truth is. 42 quarters. And a lot of film on it. why do you always side with the refs. When the truth is right in front of you on this one.

 

[MarcusRock]

We already know what the truth is. 42 quarters. And a lot of film on it. why do you always side with the refs. When the truth is right in front of you on this one.

There is no "truth." There is a number without context. So I'm asking for context. You wrote 5 sentences instead of just saying, "I don't have context, just non-directional outrage at a growing number because that's what the tally is designed to do."

 

[AbeBeta]

So I will go back to calling them the Commodores since using the name they played under for decades is verboten. Silliness abounds in these latest days.

Yes. It is silly to respect others.

 

[Pantone282C]

If true Deano, there are two remaining explanations:

1. Your officials are legally blind
2. Your officials are incompetent

They run around the field for 60 minutes without colliding into players, yardage sticks and themselves, so the answer must be...

Put a fox in the hen house, you'll have chicken for dinner.

 

[SackMaster]

I guess Parsons is proud and fights through the hold, in order to sell some of these holds , he should take a dive or feign neck injury ( I am just kidding, but it is really frustrating. Also when he is double or triple teamed it’s a mystery that someone else get to QB , D- law got once which caused the Wilson pick , but we need more )

Well, when we played the Eagles, at least twice they raised up both of their arms and did a pirouette and got the call.

Maybe Dallas should hire ballerina and acting coaches.

Or better yet, bring in LeBron James to show Parsons how to flop.

 

[pete026]

There is no "truth." There is a number without context. So I'm asking for context. You wrote 5 sentences instead of just saying, "I don't have context, just non-directional outrage at a growing number because that's what the tally is designed to do."

So Blandino said the video in the OP is a hold on Parsons?

Do you disagree with him?

I'm not asking if you agree/disagree with the conspiracy theories. Is the video a hold?

 

[aikemirv]

I don't know how Dean Blandino would know if it is intentional or not. If he asked his old pals do you think they would admit it is intentional? or that Blandino would rat them out?

I don't know if it is intentional or not but both holding calls on the Cowboys yesterday were a lot less obvious that the ones the let go on Micah.

Intentional - after 42 quarters and this much notoriety, they should be watching what happens to Micah on every play. No excuse for this crap!