SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS vs NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - 2024 Season Game 4 | Page 61

Originally posted by RDB4216:
I wonder if part of this is a product of the team leaving San Fran? I mean, the refs would be a lot more scared of the Mafia there. Not so much in Santa Clara. Just wondering...

No, it's due to the influx of gambling.

It's in the league's best interest to keep games close.

They're not fixing games, but the rules are structured in such a way that it's open to interpretation.

Combine that with part-time refs and you get the officiating issues we see today.

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM

#905

taney71
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NFL Pick 'em

Originally posted by cali2COniner:
Let Ward walk next year.

We need to because I can't envision him playing up to the contract he'll get. No way I would risk another high salaried player not living up to the salary he gets. Plus, Ward is going to be going on the downside of his career as a corner.

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM

#906

tankle104
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Our team has been playing poorly in a lot of aspects, for the entire start of the season, but Brock looks awesome.

jf we can get better protection and separation - his stats will explode.

we really miss CMC. Once he comes back, it's going to be crazy. Our play calling has become a lot more conservative without him.

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM

#907

Deebo
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Originally posted by SlipAndSlideBosa:
That Kittle Holding flag was the worst one. How would that be called Holding in ANY league?

Because they are actively looking for it, not actually officiating the game

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM

#908

Kolohe
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Originally posted by gold49digger:
The refs would've held their flag on that hold if it were KC.

f**k KC!!!

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:20 PM

#909

BleedsRedNGold
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Originally posted by tankle104:
Three sweet touchdown passes on one drive… these refs are trash. They weren't even close to being decent calls. These guys need to be investigated and stop trying to keep the score In a certain situation for
gamblers

Mad suspicious. It reeks of trying to manage the spread.

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:20 PM

#910

Baldie
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Originally posted by qnnhan7:

Originally posted by kray28:
Deebo was open there for an easy one - Brock made the hard throw.

Brock making real time decision when Kittle's man got picked

Well I'm glad he went to Kittle, I need the points..LoL

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:21 PM

#911

bassmanr
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Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by bassmanr:
I'm surprised they didn't call it back for excessive blocking.

I thought Kittle was going to get flagged for breathing. Let the boys play. I'm a firm believer in only calls that impact the play or are egregious. Not ticky tack stuff

i also genuinely believe the refs are told to keep the scores close because of gambling and spreads.

I agree betting spreads are coming into play and there should be some investigation but highly doubt there will be

Sep 29, 2024 at 2:21 PM

#912