Game #13 Indianapolis Colts vs NE Patriots Sunday December 1, 2024 1:00 PM (CBS)

[Yankee Traveler]

12/15 @ Arizona

Loss

12/22 @ Buffalo

Loss

12/29 Chargers

Loss

1/5 Bills

And probably finish the season with a loss.

 

[BigKen]

If nothing else, there is real potential to rebuild this team in one year and make it a playoff team. Not necessarily a Super Bowl team, but one that could get to the AFCCG. This is where we will find out whether or not the new front office is capable of using a huge amount of money to spend properly for 'needed' players. Then make intelligent decisions in the draft, whether it be for a high level player or a trade to get extra picks because the guy they really want and need will still be available if they trade down. It will all boil down to the scouting group and Elliot Wolfe. End of story.

 

[BigKen]

It wasn't missed. This crew didn't call much of anything against the Colts all game.

Officials missed Colts penalties on game-winning play vs. Patriots

It looked like the Colts committed multiple penalties when Anthony Richardson ran in for a game-winning 2-point conversion

www.masslive.com

 

[redseat]

The weak holding calls are starting to make me a believer that the NFL is fixed.

I think they learn from this. Like mentioned in post #33 they were/had this game if not for one or two unfortunate plays and those questionable penalties.

The DBs have been playing well. But the DL and LBs are pathetic. I thought that may have changed with the return of Barrmore. Oh well.

Who would you replace Slye with? I'm a fan of his. He's been the MVP in a couple of games IMO. That 66 yd attempt at the end was on target just a couple yards short in 30 degree weather.

I don't know who replace Slye to be honest but yeah after seeing that 66 yard attempt perhaps I prematurely wanted him gone. Fair weather and that's goooood

Yes, the NFL clearly is fixed. I don't think I've seen such weak holding calls consistently being called against one team in a game

 

[Southieinnc]

Draft picks is why they didn't challenge i bet! But yes, they really should have.

I didnt like those weak holding calls. I get it "technically" yes but not called all season except with this crew.

I'm pissed about this loss. Yes they keep draft pick but how does losing a game like this give anyone confidence? Defense is crap now.

Bad playing calling and Slye needs to be cut yesterday!

I was expecting somebody would blame this on Slye. I don't think he deserves that.

Holding calls have now ventured on wierdness.

Our vaunted defensive line could not stop their running straight up the gut. This is getting to be a pattern. Something's not right!

The only problem I see with this is that the past few years we were cheering for an elite defense that kept an inept offense in the game and everyone was saying we only need a little bit more from the offense to make the playoffs.

Now, there isn't the elite defense. Even though much of the roster is the same.

I'm sure you've heard it before.
If you are not moving forward, you are falling behind!

If nothing else, there is real potential to rebuild this team in one year and make it a playoff team. Not necessarily a Super Bowl team, but one that could get to the AFCCG. This is where we will find out whether or not the new front office is capable of using a huge amount of money to spend properly for 'needed' players. Then make intelligent decisions in the draft, whether it be for a high level player or a trade to get extra picks because the guy they really want and need will still be available if they trade down. It will all boil down to the scouting group and Elliot Wolfe. End of story.

It is not going to get done oin a year. We will need a good 2025 to get the right veterans to sign.....

I don't know who replace Slye to be honest but yeah after seeing that 66 yard attempt perhaps I prematurely wanted him gone. Fair weather and that's goooood

Yes, the NFL clearly is fixed. I don't think I've seen such weak holding calls consistently being called against one team in a game

It is easier for the refs to call penalties against losing teams that make a lot of mistakes.
So much easier that the refs take the easy way out!

 

[redseat]

@Southieinnc not blaming the loss solely on Slye since he was only part of the problem. Defense and coaching is why they lost.

I just don't understand how all season those "holding" calls aren't made and then all of a sudden its a flag fest. Granted it was the Officiating Crew who did it last time as well

 

[Southieinnc]

I just don't understand how all season those "holding" calls aren't made and then all of a sudden its a flag fest. Granted it was the Officiating Crew who did it last time as well

Do officials take days off? Plays off?
They miss a play and have a look on their face that says, "so what?"

 

[redseat]

Do officials take days off? Plays off?
They miss a play and have a look on their face that says, "so what?"

They are very selective when they do call penalties it seems like, especially this season

 

[Southieinnc]

They are very selective when they do call penalties it seems like, especially this season

I don't think it's selective so much as sloppy?????

Officials ignore another blatant helmet-to-helmet hit in Patriots game

A clear helmet-to-helmet hit on Patriots' Hunter Henry was seemingly ignored by NFL officials on Sunday.

musketfire.com

 

[nefansince75]

Do officials take days off? Plays off?
They miss a play and have a look on their face that says, "so what?"

Sometimes they let the players make the calls. A DL throws his arms back "like he was being held" and a flag comes out.

Easy answer: let penalties be reviewable.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I don't know who replace Slye to be honest but yeah after seeing that 66 yard attempt perhaps I prematurely wanted him gone. Fair weather and that's goooood

Yes, the NFL clearly is fixed. I don't think I've seen such weak holding calls consistently being called against one team in a game

 

[redseat]

You can think what you want but there is nothing that will make me think something isn't "fixed" with the nfl

 

[redseat]

I don't think it's selective so much as sloppy?????

Officials ignore another blatant helmet-to-helmet hit in Patriots game

A clear helmet-to-helmet hit on Patriots' Hunter Henry was seemingly ignored by NFL officials on Sunday.

musketfire.com

perhaps it was just bad wording on my part but it is amazing what they do miss and what they actually call

 

[YankeeRebel]

You can think what you want but there is nothing that will make me think something isn't "fixed" with the nfl

LOL Okay, more power to you.

 

[redseat]

LOL Okay, more power to you.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I don't think it's selective so much as sloppy?????

Officials ignore another blatant helmet-to-helmet hit in Patriots game

A clear helmet-to-helmet hit on Patriots' Hunter Henry was seemingly ignored by NFL officials on Sunday.

musketfire.com

perhaps it was just bad wording on my part but it is amazing what they do miss and what they actually call

We've talked about all this in the past. I think it's real easy to miss calls in the NFL and real easy for fans sitting at home with 70" Hi Def TVs instant replay and slo mo to get calls correct.

The Henry hit was damn sure a missed call, my question is, is that a reviewable call in NY

 

[NWPATSFAN]

The only problem I see with this is that the past few years we were cheering for an elite defense that kept an inept offense in the game and everyone was saying we only need a little bit more from the offense to make the playoffs.

Now, there isn't the elite defense. Even though much of the roster is the same.

With the recent turn of events, the team may need to shift FA/draft strategy?

They still desperately need Oline help but WR and RB aren't as big as concern as the first few months.

I'm now thinking OL, DL, WR, LB and a FB in that order. Filled thru FA or draft doesn't matter to me.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

We've talked about all this in the past. I think it's real easy to miss calls in the NFL and real easy for fans sitting at home with 70" Hi Def TVs instant replay and slo mo to get calls correct.

The Henry hit was damn sure a missed call, my question is, is that a reviewable call in NY

So was the no call face mask. How was that missed?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Loss

Loss

Loss

And probably finish the season with a loss.

I'm ok with this as long as the team doesn't quit and keeps the games competitive. That isn't easy for me to say. I'm a win at any cost kind of guy. Checkers against my 10 year old nephew, I still want the W.

 

[redseat]

We've talked about all this in the past. I think it's real easy to miss calls in the NFL and real easy for fans sitting at home with 70" Hi Def TVs instant replay and slo mo to get calls correct.

The Henry hit was damn sure a missed call, my question is, is that a reviewable call in NY

Well screw you thinking I have a 70" Hi Def Tv!!!!!