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[emtee]

Tried to look up a penalties STAT because it just feels to me like more penalties, game flow interruptions and less enjoyable overall.

Looks like offensive penalties have risen year-over-year since 2022 but defensive have declined. Just a Google search though so not sure about accuracy.

[Stadler]

Tried to look up a penalties STAT because it just feels to me like more penalties, game flow interruptions and less enjoyable overall.

Looks like offensive penalties have risen year-over-year since 2022 but defensive have declined. Just a Google search though so not sure about accuracy.

I believe you, but that surprises me. It seems like every other pass play, there's a flag.  I can't imagine being a defensive back in the NFL these days.

[El Barto]

I believe you, but that surprises me. It seems like every other pass play, there's a flag.  I can't imagine being a defensive back in the NFL these days.

I found the same thing emtee did. It seems like every year there's a new pet peeve with the zebras and they start throwing new flags all over the place. This year it's the illegal procedure on the O-line. That one really annoys me.

[emtee]

Yeah, you can't play DB or safety in this league. I'm not down with the spot foul either. I get exactly WHY it's called that way but it should be 15 yds. That penalty can change the entire game with one play.

[El Barto]

Yeah, you can't play DB or safety in this league. I'm not down with the spot foul either. I get exactly WHY it's called that way but it should be 15 yds. That penalty can change the entire game with one play.

Without the spot fouls you'd start seeing intentional PIs happening.

[emtee]

Without the spot fouls you'd start seeing intentional PIs happening.

I know. I just hate it though when it's been a super close game and then late in the 4th there's a questionable PI that gives somebody a win. But you're right.

[El Barto]

I know. I just hate it though when it's been a super close game and then late in the 4th there's a questionable PI that gives somebody a win. But you're right.

Yeah, it does suck. Patriots got hosed early in the game on a bogus DPI in the endzone on Sunday. It probably wouldn't have mattered, but it really did set the tone of the game when Houston got a freebee to go up 14-0.

[hefdaddy42]

Bills acquire WR Amari Cooper in a trade with the Browns

[Stadler]

Jets closing a deal for Davante Adams.  I watched that game last night, and they were NOT "Davante Adams" away from winning.  They have much bigger problems than no Davante Adams.

[El Barto]

Bills acquire WR Amari Cooper in a trade with the Browns

They need him. They're really missing Stefon Diggs, from what I can tell.

Looking at the numbers, BUF gave up a 3rd rounder for him (and they swap 6ths). Plus, CLE converted the bulk of his salary to a signing bonus, so the Bills only owe him 800k. I suspect this will lock up the East for them, so I'd call that a bargain. The Jets, on the other hand, owe $12m to Adams, who's missed the last three games with a bad hammy.

[Stadler]

Does that mean Cleveland is tossing in the towel? 

[hunnus2000]

Cowboys need to acquire a new GM. Not gonna happen. 

[Stadler]

Is that Jerry, officially, or is there nominally someone else in that spot?

[El Barto]

Jerry's the official GM. I honestly don't have a problem with him in that regard. I think he's better than people give him credit for. The Cowboys' troubles aren't related to the players he brings in. As I've always said it's a Dallas problem. This isn't a football city and the Cowboys aren't a football team.

[Stadler]

Well.... I've long said that he has a great knack for bringing in raw athletic ability; he just doesn't have a knack for bringing in good football players.