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I’m starting to like the new Rams logo
 
Number19 said:
Can someone clarify the rules for offensive linemen lining up. I'm seeing OT's lined up more than a yard off the ball, and it looks like maybe as much as 4' or 4.5'.

And how does this effect the receivers lining up. Can a wide receiver line up on the ball or does he have to line up with the tackle. How about a slot receiver. If the tackle is a yard and a half off the ball, is a slot receiver required to line up two yards off the ball.

Sometimes this Vee shape of the offensive line is really extreme.

Edit: Now I see a play where the ball is on the 10 yd line and the RT is lined up on the 8 yd line and the WR is lined up on the 10 yd line. The TE is on the 7.5 yd line.
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If I remember correctly the key parts are the waist (belt line) and butt. All OL that are not the center are supposed to line up with their head breaking the horizontal plane of the center's belt line. If the lineman's head is below the center's belt line plane and above the center's horizontal butt plane, the refs tend chat with the player. It's definitely up to the discretion of the refs.

Eligible receivers line up based on the line of scrimmage and must be on the far ends of the LOS, no eligible receivers should be on the LOS inside of the further most eligible receiver. If you have eligible receivers on the LOS on the same side, the inner most player must stay in to block and not run a route. Also you must have at least 7 players on the LOS at the snap.
 
Andy Reid fell ill and after the game was whisked away by ambulance for hospital observation. Not uncommonly, you see him at post game conferences (especially, after losses) with his face beet red and sweating. No doubt, he has blood pressure problems, which goes along with potential stroke and cardiac issues. Hope it's nothing serious. 1632697489837.png
 
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Looks like the blind could get a sack against the Bears in Justin Field's first start. Nine sacks..........no pass blocking at all throughout the game.

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Justin Fields' frustrating debut vs. Browns leads to more concerning questions about Bears

Published: Sep 26, 2021 at 07:34 PM
Jeffri Chadiha NFL.com Columnist

Here's the news that needs to be discussed quickly: Chicago lost to the Cleveland Browns by a score of 26-6 on Sunday. Now on to the more revealing numbers, the ones that will tell you plenty about how ill-equipped the Bears were to compete in this contest. They generated 47 total yards, ran only 42 plays and surrendered nine sacks to a Browns defense that treated Fields in much the same fashion that hungry lions handle passive animals that stray into the wild.

What was so stunning about Chicago's performance with Fields under center was that they seemed to have no real plan at all. Some of that had to do with the Browns, but this game was always going to be more about the Bears: the potential of their quarterback, the talent among the men blocking for him and ultimately the approach Chicago is taking to coaching him.
THE WHOLE STORY
 
Report: Josh Norman dealing with bruised lungs, tissue damage; hopes to play next week
Posted by Myles Simmons on September 27, 2021, 11:46 AM EDT

49ers cornerback Josh Norman had to exit Sunday’s game with a chest injury and was reportedly taken to the hospital after spitting up blood.

Now according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Norman is dealing with two bruised lungs and tissue damage, which may have caused some internal bleeding. But even with tests ongoing, Norman hopes to play next week.

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A quote from NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo on Monday morning:
All tests run on Norman were clear and his stay at the hospital was precautionary.
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All tests could not have been "clear." If he's allowed to play next week, I give up on the medical staff. This is the type of injury that should keep him out a good 3 weeks, if not longer
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Devante Adams was knocked out cold on the field for over 2 minutes..........went to the medical tent for no more than 2 minutes.............and was allowed to return to the game. The NFL Concussion Protocol is also apparently a joke.
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He appeared to have all his faculties when he got back on the field. But yeah. It looked bad. Has the NFL fined dude yet?
 
Broncos’ WR K.J. Hamler tore his ACL and "some other stuff" (most likely at least an LCL, maybe more will be detected on MRI) Sunday per his HC...............ACL #22.

For a WR, multi-ligament injury could definitely be a career ender.
 
thunderkyss said:
He appeared to have all his faculties when he got back on the field. But yeah. It looked bad. Has the NFL fined dude yet?
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I'm not so concerned about the penalty.

Even without apparent symptoms, the in-game NFL Concussion Test takes much more than the 2 minutes to apply properly. :

The analysis includes asking players Maddocks' Questions, a speech evaluation, cervical spine exam and eye movement exam

Here are some of the questions used in the assessment:

Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC)

  • What month is it?
  • What is the date today?
  • What is the day of the week?
  • What year is it?
  • What time is it right now?
Maddocks' Questions

  • Where are we?
  • What quarter is it right now?
  • Who scored last in the practice/game?
  • Who did we play last game?
  • Did we win the last game?
Word recall test

This section asks the physician to read a list of 5 words, one per second. Then, they ask the player to repeat them back, in any order.

Some example word groups:

  1. Elbow
  2. Apple
  3. Carpet
  4. Saddle
  5. Bubble
  6. Candle
  7. Paper
  8. Sugar
  9. Sandwich
  10. Wagon
At least five minutes later, the physician will ask the player to recall as many of the words as possible.
 
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37 seconds or less: Rodgers' late drive tops 49ers

Davante Adams bounced back from a scary-looking hit to help Aaron Rodgers and the Packers set up a game-winning FG as time expired.
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The Packers star wideout spent several minutes on the ground, and while it appeared he might have taken a shot to the head, he said the issue was he couldn't catch his breath.
 
Posted for truth........the NFL has become the Non-accountable Football League..........

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NFL needs much more transparency, clarity when it comes to controversial decisions
September 27, 2021, 10:51 AM EDT

When Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino served as the in-house officiating chiefs, both made regular efforts to discuss on various media platforms the difficult decisions that get made in real time. They did it extremely well, admitting mistakes when necessary (despite the oft-petty internal reaction from game officials who don’t like being held publicly accountable) and providing useful information that would then be used to help the media and, in turn, the audience better understand how it all works.

Currently, there’s no transparency. There’s no one who is made available to talk to radio or TV hosts. There’s no regular officiating video. It all stopped once it became apparent that former officiating chief Al Riveron wasn’t suited for that aspect of the job. It hasn’t started again now that Riveron is out and Walt Anderson is in.

As a result, media and fans are basically on their own when it comes to understanding these situations. Yes, it’s nice to hear from Blandino and Pereira. But they don’t work for the league anymore. It’s critical that the league identify, hire, and deploy someone who can and will explain the close calls, the controversial rulings. Who will admit errors when errors are made.

On Sunday alone, at least three significant issues emerged. First, the delay-of-game mechanics that allowed Baltimore to avoid a five-yard penalty that would have pushed it’s game-winning field goal try from 66 to 71 yards. Second, the non-call of an illegal hit on a defenseless receiver in crunch time of the Packers-49ers game. Third, the curious decision to allow Davante Adams, who absorbed that hit, to return to the game so quickly.

THE REST OF THE STORY
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Posted for truth........the NFL has become the Non-accountable Football League..........

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NFL needs much more transparency, clarity when it comes to controversial decisions
September 27, 2021, 10:51 AM EDT

When Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino served as the in-house officiating chiefs, both made regular efforts to discuss on various media platforms the difficult decisions that get made in real time. They did it extremely well, admitting mistakes when necessary (despite the oft-petty internal reaction from game officials who don’t like being held publicly accountable) and providing useful information that would then be used to help the media and, in turn, the audience better understand how it all works.

Currently, there’s no transparency. There’s no one who is made available to talk to radio or TV hosts. There’s no regular officiating video. It all stopped once it became apparent that former officiating chief Al Riveron wasn’t suited for that aspect of the job. It hasn’t started again now that Riveron is out and Walt Anderson is in.

As a result, media and fans are basically on their own when it comes to understanding these situations. Yes, it’s nice to hear from Blandino and Pereira. But they don’t work for the league anymore. It’s critical that the league identify, hire, and deploy someone who can and will explain the close calls, the controversial rulings. Who will admit errors when errors are made.

On Sunday alone, at least three significant issues emerged. First, the delay-of-game mechanics that allowed Baltimore to avoid a five-yard penalty that would have pushed it’s game-winning field goal try from 66 to 71 yards. Second, the non-call of an illegal hit on a defenseless receiver in crunch time of the Packers-49ers game. Third, the curious decision to allow Davante Adams, who absorbed that hit, to return to the game so quickly.

THE REST OF THE STORY
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And don’t forget the shot to the head on Mills Thursday night.
 
Josh Gordon's ghost is reappearing after another prolonged absence since 2019. He is being signed to the Chiefs PS until he is able to meet the demands of the game. The question is whether is he coming back smoking hot............or smoking pot............or just smoking out.
 
Boris said:
horrible decision to go for it by McCarthy
FG makes it 3 score game
you dont pass that up in the 4th quarter
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Got away with that decision.

The blowout is on, is the Dallas defense this good, or is Hurts this bad?
 
thunderkyss said:
Who they got runningsht over there in Jacksonville? Nick Caserio & Jack Easterby? Jacksonville suk'd for a long time to get that 9th overall pick & they give it away for an udfa & a 3rd round pick?

smh
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They also traded Jalen Ramsey and got a ton of awesome draft picks to have the opportunity to possibly draft another Jalen Ramsey… or as a consolation prize a UDFA and 3rd round pick. Gotta love the tank!
 
TheRealJoker said:
They also traded Jalen Ramsey and got a ton of awesome draft picks to have the opportunity to possibly draft another Jalen Ramsey… or as a consolation prize a UDFA and 3rd round pick. Gotta love the tank!
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Kinda like what some want to do with Tunsil here.

BTW, for all of the stats geeks, I read on twitter that Hurts graded out higher than Dak last night.

LMAO
 
I believe the Eagles have found their QB to build around In Hurts. I’d scratch them from the Watson derby when that time arrives. They can now focus on using their draft capital to start building.
 
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