From time to time, the powers-that-be on Park Avenue with the power to overturn on-field rulings in any and every stadium become tempted to use replay review as a fresh look at a play. The standard that supposedly applies can be forgotten. The ruling on the field can be overturned only if clear and obvious [more] … [Read more...] about Was the ruling of an Asante Samuel Jr. interception clearly and obviously wrong?
Archives for September 2022
Chandler Jones: A little weird preparing to face the Cardinals
Chandler Jones spent six years playing for the Cardinals before signing with the Raiders this offseason and that experience has made for an odd week for the edge rusher. The Cardinals are coming to Las Vegas this Sunday and Jones will be lining up against players he shared a locker room with during his run [more] … [Read more...] about Chandler Jones: A little weird preparing to face the Cardinals
Byron Leftwich: We’ve got to protect the football better against the Saints
As is well documented, the Buccaneers are 0-4 in the regular season against the Saints since Tom Brady arrived in 2020. One of the key factors has been turnovers. Tampa Bay has had multiple giveaways in each of the four games. Three of the games have featured at least three turnovers. Last year’s 9-0 loss [more] … [Read more...] about Byron Leftwich: We’ve got to protect the football better against the Saints
Gerald Everett tried to tap out before Jaylen Watson’s pick six
An interesting, and confusing, moment played out last night, in the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ loss to the Chiefs. With the game tied at 17 and the Chargers inside the Kansas City five, a pick-six from rookie cornerback Jaylen Watson triggered a 14-point swing, giving the Chiefs a 24-17 lead. Making the interception easier [more] … [Read more...] about Gerald Everett tried to tap out before Jaylen Watson’s pick six
Brian Daboll: Kadarius Toney’s hamstring tightened up on Thursday
Giants receiver Kadarius Toney landed on Thursday’s injury report as a limited participant with a hamstring issue. On Friday, Giants head coach Brain Daboll shed a little more light on the situation. According to multiple reporters, Daboll said Toney’s hamstring tightened up during the practice. It’s the same leg Toney had an issue with during [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Daboll: Kadarius Toney’s hamstring tightened up on Thursday