Scottemojo":sd5ypgdt said:
chrispy":sd5ypgdt said:
I think there are aspects to talk about:
1)Tate has been called for offensive PI a few times over the last few games. Is the aggressive nature of our DBs having an impact on our receivers? ... and might that show in offensive penalties?
2)With the understanding that the SuperBowl is the most watched program on TV, and watched by potential new fans, new advertisers, new sponsors to the League, how different will that game be called? Will the aggressive nature of the team need more adjustment because the game is being called tighter?
3)With depth at CB, can substitutions help to manage penalties depending on the situation? Might pulling Browner and subbing Thurmond/Lane save a penalty on a key down just because of reputation? (not because of actual contact/press, just reputation)
4)Is the OL jumping offsides as acceptable as a PI call on Sherman? How does that coaching staff manage that disparity: praising our DBs for being aggressive and scolding the OL for being undisciplined?
1. Provide specifics. I recall Tate being called for OPI twice this year. Not a few times over the last few games. Please correct me if I am wrong.
2. The crew last year was handpicked specifically because they would let players play. It really benefitted the Ravens. And the Niners. Both heavily penalized teams last year.
3. That seems kind of silly. And Browner or Maxwell, either one is going to be grabby. Reputation aside, play the best players. End of story.
4. Offensive linemen false starting is is a procedural issue, and it is the only real consistent penalty problem we have had. False starts, bad hand placement that results in holds, clock issues, those are the ones that have hamstrung the offense. Your complaints about aggressive coverage resulting in a PI call are kind of hollow when that very aggression is what leads to turnovers. THere is some take the good with the bad in that area.
I'm not trying to argue here. All of my points ended in question marks. I'm asking. I'm not trying to convince you of anything.
I thought I remembered Tate had a few penalties. I looked it up and he was called once over the last 2 games. Maybe the other one was on someone else. Don't recall. My point was that there is some level of acceptable contact during practice and maybe that impacts both offense and defense.
That's great for last year. We know that officiating has been an issue in the big game. We are the most penalized team in the league. Potentially that could play a part in the outcome.
There's some debate here whom the best player is currently for the #2 CB.
I've never complained about aggressive coverage. My point here is that I can see how it would be difficult to address penalties from a coaching standpoint when we're agreeing that some penalties, in some cases, are acceptable. Academically, it's easy to say, "procedural penalties are unacceptable but coverage penalties come with the territory" but if I'm Tom Cable it's tough to enforce that double standard.
I'm sorry if I offended you with my questions. I'm not trying to start an argument. I'm happy to keep my questions to myself next time.
