I'd really like to crush the Lions

[DuncanIso]

I have become somewhat of a passive Lions fan, simply because they follow the draft and they go after the same players I like. And watching all those players on the same team doing well is kinda fun for me. Probably because I've always had fun scouting players but don't follow them much after they're drafted since there are 32 teams.

But I wanna smoke these guys too. If we do that, we know we're for real.

The toughest part is the fact we're playing in Detroit.

They are in the same mess we are in.

A much better team though.

https://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/nfcstandings.html

 

[CWR]

Sorry, you're saying the same things that aren't logical. The Lions called a meeting to draw attention and then pulled a switcheroo after calling attention to it which makes it more likely to be caught if you don't do what was agreed to. Then you're inserting your opinion of a spirit of the rule interpretation. You think the Lions didn't ask about all aspects including that? That's the point of any meeting. "Is this legal to do?" They will tell you if not.

You don't clarify or meet about something that is obviously legal to do. Because the stadium "is loud and chaotic?" They thought that of Dallas? This ain't Seattle or KC. Cowboys fans are characteristically not loud because the place is half opposing fans. That's just a random talking point insertion. You don't meet unless you're planning something unique. There's no need to meet to do something that's standard. Having someone other than 70 report is standard even if 70 reported multiple times already. Having someone report while another doesn't fully comply with reporting isn't standard and does require a meeting so you don't get flagged. You can't argue against logic.

You are also saying exactly the same thing, which is why I attempted to politely bow out nearly 6 posts ago. Its clear we aren't going to agree.

One indisputably fact is the play DID NOT WORK.

It didn't work because it relied on over complicated rule bending nonsense. They intentionally muddied the water and it backfired.

They shot themselves in the foot. They put themselves in a position to rely on officiating for a trick/gadget type play and they shouldn't have. Its like they always say, you have to be good enough to beat the team lined up against you and the officials.

We can debate the details of the pregame meeting and what we think, but its not ever going to be known. I personally dont believe the Lions and cant ignore how many opportunities they had to correct things. They are far from blameless.

 

[VaqueroTD]

I feel like roasting some kitty kat today, let's go Cowboys! Beat them Lions!

 

[MarcusRock]

Maybe you don't know that.

Do your really think NFL Coaches and Professional Football players cover lineman that are not identified as eligible receivers.

This is why I explained the complete ruse to you because I knew you didn't get it. You still don't. This is not a topic for straight line, black and white thinkers where "bEcAusE I sAid sO" is worth anything. But you can't bring what you don't possess so .....

 

[MarcusRock]

You are also saying exactly the same thing, which is why I attempted to politely bow out nearly 6 posts ago. Its clear we aren't going to agree.

One indisputably fact is the play DID NOT WORK.

It didn't work because it relied on over complicated rule bending nonsense. They intentionally muddied the water and it backfired.

They shot themselves in the foot. They put themselves in a position to rely on officiating for a trick/gadget type play and they shouldn't have. Its like they always say, you have to be good enough to beat the team lined up against you and the officials.

We can debate the details of the pregame meeting and what we think, but its not ever going to be known. I personally dont believe the Lions and cant ignore how many opportunities they had to correct things. They are far from blameless.

That's right I am saying the same thing because it's what logic dictates. There's always going to be a risk when you push the envelope so you check with the officials if you're going to do so. That's the smart thing to do instead of assume. But it's fair to assume that if the refs clear something that they're actually going to clear it in the game and then not avoid direct questions about it later.

I respect your wish to disengage on the topic and it's been a good discussion just using reason without the petty insults. But one final point is you compared it to a fake fair catch and that's not a good comparison since compliance is a one-part act. There's nothing hazy about it. Reporting is two-part. It's more comparable to a catch which is three-part. If you do one or two parts but not the other, is it a catch? No (sorry Dez). If you do one part of reporting but not the other, is it reporting? That's logically what I think the Lions asked about. The stadium announcement of who actually reported eligible is what takes out the palpably unfair part of it and the Lions understood that. They just wanted to catch the Cowboys sleeping with what their eyes saw, not what they think they heard.

Okay, I'm done for real now, lol. Good discussion. 4.5 stars, would debate again!

 

[oldschoolfan]

This game… our O-Line has to dominate so our running game sets the tone and opens up the passing game. And our D-Line has to shut down the run and continue to pressure Goff into dunk & dunks where the Lions can only kick FGs

 

[Chasing6]

This is why I explained the complete ruse to you because I knew you didn't get it. You still don't. This is not a topic for straight line, black and white thinkers where "bEcAusE I sAid sO" is worth anything. But you can't bring what you don't possess so .....

That is like saying a defense might play prevent defense when an offense sends out a goal line offense.

You must be as dense a Dan Cambell.

 

[MarcusRock]

That is like saying a defense might play prevent defense when an offense sends out a goal line offense.

You must be as dense a Dan Cambell.

Shhhh. Nuanced topic going on here. Please shut the door after showing yourself out, Forrest.

 

[Chasing6]

Shhhh. Nuanced topic going on here. Please shut the door after showing yourself out, Forrest.

You explained nothing. I honestly believe Dan Cambell would have fooled you and half our fan base.

The fact that half our fan base still thinks that the Ref's screwed this up proves me correct.

 

[MarcusRock]

You explained nothing. I honestly believe Dan Cambell would have fooled you and half our fan base.

The fact that half our fan base still thinks that the Ref's screwed this up proves me correct.

I explained it perfectly but in a way you couldn't understand, of course. That's because my sock puppets were in the laundry so I couldn't explain in that way so you'd be in the loop. Sorry.

 

[Chasing6]

I explained it perfectly but in a way you couldn't understand, of course. That's because my sock puppets were in the laundry so I couldn't explain in that way so you'd be in the loop. Sorry.

You explained nothing perfectly.

Regardless of what the offense does or how they do it, the Refs still have to announce to the world when a lineman reports eligible.

How is that going to fool anyone, other than dumb fans like yourself???

 

[MarcusRock]

You explained nothing perfectly.

Regardless of what the offense does or how they do it, the Refs still have to announce to the world when a lineman reports eligible.

How is that going to fool anyone, other than dumb fans like yourself???

Jeez. Are you proving my point or are you proving my point about you? Less foaming, more neurotransmitting.

 

[Chasing6]

Jeez. Are you proving my point or are you proving my point about you? Less foaming, more neurotransmitting.

You have zero point and zero point. Add them together and you still have zero point.