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DavidsGoliath t1_j8e7noi wrote

You know what? I looked at it again and the ball is closer than my hyperbolic suggestion.

I still will ride on the fact that the refs are at fault for not acting logically consistent. Every sentient mind on earth wants logical consistence in actions and behaviors. You painted 3 of 4 walls…why? You parked your car only HALF in the garage why? The zombies can’t walk in water till they suddenly can to drag a dragon corpse ashore why?

The refs at best had a “hey the games on the line, you can’t do that!” Response and that’s simply not what they’re paid to do. Either the rules matter all the time or none of the time. Suddenly deciding it’s important with sub 2 min in the game is at best suspect, and at worst legitimate game fixing; accidental or otherwise.

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LostGundyr t1_j8e7501 wrote

That did not come across the way you thought it did. Seems like you’re supporting the scientists that are speaking out against climate change.

Which you should but you’re clearly not very smart and trust feelings more than the years upon years of scientific research performed by professionals. So what can you do.

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Hot_Negotiation3480 t1_j8e56f4 wrote

I love Derek Carr, but I think that he has not been able to thrive in the NFL due in large part to his circumstances. With his ever changing carousel of coaches. Now, I sure hope that he goes to a well deserved team, worthy of his credible arm strength, accuracy, and play judgment. he won’t ever be a Tom Brady, but I truly believe that he can win at least one Super Bowl.

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jbl429 t1_j8e4xhv wrote

No, it's not flopping. The Chiefs ran the same route when they had a player isolated on one side of the field several times in the game and Philly had no answer. Toney already scored a TD on the same play on the opposite side of the field. If Bradberry doesn't grab Juju, it's an easy touchdown. You can't even say it was uncatchable, because the hold happened first, and if he wasn't held, Mahomes throws a different pass.

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DavidsGoliath t1_j8e41i1 wrote

Which is another reason why it’s a ticky tacky call. Machomes overthrew him by 25 yards. The ONLY purpose of the throw was to draw the call. Which is kind of like flopping in the NBA; rules are rules, but it’s complete bullshit to exaggerate it in your favor.

If you watch that same drive, Kelsey got mauled in a crossing route by the LB, and no one had eyes then.

Juju gets basically escorted at the end of the game and suddenly they call it?

If it had been called all game, it makes sense

If it wasn’t called and had NOT been called all game, it makes sense.

It wasn’t called all game then matters in under 2 min left? Everyone should call that what it is, competitively bankrupt.

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TruckCamperNomad6969 t1_j8e3bxh wrote

Not sure why you’re getting downvotes, last year wasn’t even close. Overall I think Carr is better career wise no question, but he was mediocre at best in ‘22.

2022 Stats

Carr 22TD, 14INT, 0 Rushing TD, 60.8%, 86.3 Rating, 4 Fumbles

Smith 30TD, 11INT, 1 Rushing TD, 69.8%, 100.9 rating, 8 Fumbles

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zoinkability t1_j8e1472 wrote

Outdoor winter sports are in real danger from climate change, so it's good to see athletes pushing these bodies to make stronger steps. These bodies, for their own survival, should be doing these things and using that leadership to push other industries to do the same.

That said: the sad reality is that the vast, vast majority of greenhouse gases are emitted in other ways, so the push needs to rapidly grow beyond winter sports themselves to join with broader climate efforts.

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