2016 NFL Offseason

[Fartsniffage]

What were they meant to talk about during the bit where the camera was stuck in the pen holding the balls?

Possible strategy that could be utilized by the teams; explanation of rule interpretations by refs for people just tuning in; history and background of the coaches and players on the field;

Just because the cameramen do something stupid, doesn't mean the commentators have to follow.

Umm, that would be the director. Unless you think they just have the one camera in the stadium?

[Shofercia]

I can in no way guarantee they would succeed and get a touchdown, but I can say with some certainty that the play used was inferior to the options at hand. As had been shown, it didn't work.

And if the other plays available had been tried and not scored, would they automatically have become inferior? Arguing that from hindsight is just silly.

Any play that didn't result in an interception would've been superior. If it was me, I would've just rushed it. Yes, it's not fancy, boring, etc, but it works.

[Shofercia]

Possible strategy that could be utilized by the teams; explanation of rule interpretations by refs for people just tuning in; history and background of the coaches and players on the field;

Just because the cameramen do something stupid, doesn't mean the commentators have to follow.

Umm, that would be the director. Unless you think they just have the one camera in the stadium?

I said cameramen which rather blatantly implies that more than one camera was present.

[Fartsniffage]

Umm, that would be the director. Unless you think they just have the one camera in the stadium?

I said cameramen which rather blatantly implies that more than one camera was present.

And your answer avoids my point. It's the director who decides on the shots shown, and will be guiding the commentators. Gotta do what the boss says.

[Shofercia]

I said cameramen which rather blatantly implies that more than one camera was present.

And your answer avoids my point. It's the director who decides on the shots shown, and will be guiding the commentators. Gotta do what the boss says.

In that case - stupid move by the director.

[Shofercia]

And if the other plays available had been tried and not scored, would they automatically have become inferior? Arguing that from hindsight is just silly.

Any play that didn't result in an interception would've been superior. If it was me, I would've just rushed it. Yes, it's not fancy, boring, etc, but it works.

To expand on this: Wilson and Lynch could rush. Have Lynch fake rush, and Wilson make the rushing touchdown. Would've been the smart play.

[Fartsniffage]

Any play that didn't result in an interception would've been superior. If it was me, I would've just rushed it. Yes, it's not fancy, boring, etc, but it works.

To expand on this: Wilson and Lynch could rush. Have Lynch fake rush, and Wilson make the rushing touchdown. Would've been the smart play.

Isn't that pretty much what everyone was expecting though? Including the defence?

[The Nihilistic view]

Considering it was a huge controversy, regardless of your stance on it, it's a much bigger deal to not say SOMETHING about it.

Not really. They've said plenty about it before the game. There are those who love controversies, and those who just love sports. That's why most sport segments have controversies, followed by actual games. When I sit down to watch the game, I don't want the game to be polluted by that crap, and I'm quite certain I'm not the only one. Deflategate is something to talk about when discussing Goodell; it's not something to talk about during the actual game. As a result of their stupidity, I muted whatever the fuck they were talking about during halftime show, and skipped all of the halftime ads. I'm certain that if fans do this repeatedly, they'll learn to talk about the game, during the game.

Because TV networks can't tell if you have muted your TV or not. They don't have figures for that.

[Mike the Progressive]

Yeah. Passing it was by far the most idiotic thing you could do. That close, you should have ran it.

I know hindsight is 20/20, and that if Wilson had connected with his receiver we wouldn't be complaining about this, BUT HOW THE FUCK DO YOU NOT GET THE BALL BACK TO LYNCH IN THAT SITUATION???

I DON't KNOW! You, a room of slightly drunk co-workers and friends and myself are ALL trying to figure that out!!!

[Eastern Equestria]

Considering it was a huge controversy, regardless of your stance on it, it's a much bigger deal to not say SOMETHING about it.

Not really. They've said plenty about it before the game. There are those who love controversies, and those who just love sports. That's why most sport segments have controversies, followed by actual games. When I sit down to watch the game, I don't want the game to be polluted by that crap, and I'm quite certain I'm not the only one. Deflategate is something to talk about when discussing Goodell; it's not something to talk about during the actual game. As a result of their stupidity, I muted whatever the fuck they were talking about during halftime show, and skipped all of the halftime ads. I'm certain that if fans do this repeatedly, they'll learn to talk about the game, during the game.

So you expected the commentators to not make single note of the controversy that immediately preceded the Superbowl and which directly involved one of the teams playing in it? Well tough shit. Deflategate was, and still is, a prevalent topic that needs to be discussed. It was by no means the focal point of the game broadcast, nor should it have been. But you'd have to be out of your mind to think that it wouldn't be mentioned at least once.

[Cannot think of a name]

I said cameramen which rather blatantly implies that more than one camera was present.

And your answer avoids my point. It's the director who decides on the shots shown, and will be guiding the commentators. Gotta do what the boss says.

Especially because of all the yelling and swearing.


Loooooots of yelling and swearing...

[West Angola]

Late to the party, but Chris Collinsworth's bizarre breakdown of Richard Sherman's "24" motion was hilarious.

"He's indicating that Darrell Revis, who some say is the best corner in the game, just got beat for a touchdown, since his number is 24."

"Actually Chris, seeing as the Seahawks just scored 24 points and he pointed to the scoreboard, I think that's what he's indicating."

[United Kingdom of Poland]

To expand on this: Wilson and Lynch could rush. Have Lynch fake rush, and Wilson make the rushing touchdown. Would've been the smart play.

Isn't that pretty much what everyone was expecting though? Including the defence?

wither or not they could do a damn thing about it though, highly debatable.

[Burleson 2]

Seahawks fans, do you need any ice for that burn?

[Burleson 2]

I had a pretty big doubt that the Patriots were going to beat the Seahawks

Your doubt failed.

[Tiami]

Why are people still voting for the Seahawks in the poll? I do hope they know they lost...

And then there's the fact that I am too lazy to take it down right now.

[Fartsniffage]

Because it really amused me...

[Insaeldor]

Well after a night of tear soaked sleeping I'm finally awake and coherent. Anyways I'll be the bigger person and congratulate the Pats on a game well played. Can't say I'm disapointed in my Saehawks though given three of their main players were suffering from injuries and the had new guy Chris Matthews who just a day or two ago was working at a footlocker store he played amazingly I'd I'd love to see him go far not just with the Saegawks but in the NFL in general. Also got to give some credit to Malcolm Butler who's amazing interception kept the Hawks one yard away from victory.

It was a great and extremely close game but the Pats pulled in out in the last few minutes and I've got to give them credit. I still fucking hate Tom Brady though nothing's going to change that.

[Torisakia]

Why are people still voting for the Seahawks in the poll? I do hope they know they lost...

And then there's the fact that I am too lazy to take it down right now.

Must be a sense of denial.

[Corrian]

I think this is pretty much how my thought process went:

"I can't believe they're doing it again. They're gonna win in the last couple of minutes yet again!"

"WHAT THE FUCK?!"

[Insaeldor]

I think this is pretty much how my thought process went:

"I can't believe they're doing it again. They're gonna win in the last couple of minutes yet again!"

"WHAT THE FUCK?!"

I'm fairly certain that's how every Seahawks fans night went.

[Rupudska]

Where were you when Chokezilla attacked the Seahawks?

[Occupied Deutschland]

Where were you when Chokezilla attacked the Seahawks?

Chokezilla went into beast mo--
...
I'm sorry, can't make jokes like that yet, I need to continue asking WHY WOULD YOU PASS ON THE ONE YARD LINE INSTEAD OF GIVING IT TO LYNCH?

Blehrg. Patriots did good.
Tom Brady and Belichick are still physically incarnated aspects of Satan, though.

[Farnhamia]

Where were you when Chokezilla attacked the Seahawks?

It wasn't a choke. It was a closely contested game and Seattle made a bad tactical error at the end. They were in it the whole way. Leading 24-0 until the 4th quarter and then losing, that's a choke.

[Torisakia]

Where were you when Chokezilla attacked the Seahawks?

Losing a 10-point lead in the second half =/= choking.

That hardly qualifies as a big lead.