Comments on: New replay rule shows up in Patriots game

By: bleedgreen

bleedgreen — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:20:52 +0000

This means that, by default, ALL “close” plays should be called a TD and then reviewed, rather than called not TDs and forcing a coach to challenge. In the Philly/Balt game, there was a close play in the end zone that was called not a touch down, but Reid had to throw the challenge flag to get it looked at.

Isn’t the point of reviewing every single one to prevent coaches from having to do that? Just like they’re by default not supposed to blow the whistle on a fumble/non-fumble play, they should be calling these TDs immediately and then following up to make sure.

By: bucfandango

bucfandango — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:56 +0000

Is there a new Replay Czar to oversee all of the replayers, and have they started a new Replayers Union?

By: akulabug

akulabug — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:13:19 +0000

The booth guys are right. They are all reviewed just not all will go under the hood. Just because the game is not stopped does not mean it was not looked at by the assistant.

By: mjs34

mjs34 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:35:35 +0000

Pats are grooming a couple stud QBs

By: belicheckyoself

belicheckyoself — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:31:49 +0000

I liked the gamesmanship surrounding the old rule, but this is probably for the best.

When was the last time the Pats had 4 rushing td’s in a game? Just for trivia?

By: polegojim

polegojim — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:15:08 +0000

Replay and review all you want.

Bottom line: Patriots 47 Jaguars 12 – Jags starters against Pats second/third string even in first half.

By: neer music

neer music — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:11:33 +0000

i could see this becoming a huge momentum killer late in some games..

By: lgm717

lgm717 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:37:04 +0000

I agree with kairn42. I think the way it works is that the replay assisstant is looking at every scoring play in the booth. If it is something that is a no doubter they just go on with play. But if it’s a play that is close or could be worth another look, they signal down and and the officials on the field then stop play and review it. In essence every scoring play is being “reviewed”, but it’s by the replay assisstant in the booth and not by the officials on the field.

By: socojava

socojava — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:32:14 +0000

Pretty sure this happened in the Eagles/Ravens game when an incomplete pass from QB Mike Kafka was ruled a fumble and ran the other way for a score. It was overturned.

By: kairn42

kairn42 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:00:16 +0000

Well, the way I understand it, the announcers are mostly correct. The refs apparently have a pager/signaler on them and a replay assistant up in the booth will re-look at every scoring play and then alert the refs either “review” or “confirmed”. Obviously, if someone breaks open and goes in uncontested the communication will be quick and easy so only the dicey calls should matter.

By: mempusa

mempusa — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:06:05 +0000

Whew! Memp!

By: Rhode Island Patriots Fan

Rhode Island Patriots Fan — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:04:28 +0000

This Taylor Price has very good hands.

By: ryanmallettsbluntwrap

ryanmallettsbluntwrap — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:57:20 +0000

taylor price had a nasty catch , he will be playing alot of snaps this year with his speed and good route running abilities.

By: damnyoulinelliot

damnyoulinelliot — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:57:00 +0000

Hm. That arm motion that Hoyer is making is a little too reminiscent of Brady in the Tuck Rule Game. Now I know that wasn’t a scoring play, but makes you wonder about replay in football from now on.

By: ken0west

ken0west — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:51:25 +0000

Fat Tolbert also had his TD reviewed in the SD game.

By: evpimp

evpimp — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:51:16 +0000

All I want is the right call. Tho I dont want to have to watch an extra hour of football because they do this every TD….

By: conseannery

conseannery — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:50:14 +0000

If Hoyer played for the Eagles, some desperate front office would be on the phone now offering a second rounder and starter for him.

By: nepatriots128154

nepatriots128154 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:49:32 +0000

Oh, its a replay assistant? The announcers for this preseason game have been saying EVERY score is reviewed, and I thought that was an awful rule. This makes more sense