afosomf Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Home / Sports / Football / Patriots Patriots notebook Fewer whistle stops in '07 With six infractions, Matt Light was the Patriots' most penalized player. (Jim Davis/FILE/Globe Staff) Few flags were flying in Patriots games this season, as the team was called for just 78 accepted penalties over the 16-game schedule. That total was easily the smallest in Bill Belichick's tenure as coach (since 2000). Not since 1994, Bill Parcells's second season, have the Patriots been called for so few infractions. Since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978, the franchise low for accepted penalties in a non-strike season is 63, set by Raymond Berry's 1989 squad. The 78 accepted penalties tied the Bills for seventh-fewest in the NFL. The Seahawks (59) were the NFL's least-penalized team, while the Cardinals (137) topped the list. The Patriots' most penalized player? Left tackle Matt Light with six. Since Light played all 16 games and never left the field, he was a prime candidate. Yet Light might contest the label as most penalized Patriot, because if declined penalties are included, receiver Randy Moss would top the list. The 10-year veteran was flagged for five accepted penalties - three for offensive pass interference and two false starts. He had two more offensive pass interference penalties and one false start declined. Left guard Logan Mankins also ranks high on the penalty chart, with five accepted infractions and two declined penalties. In all, 37 players had at least one penalty. The Patriots were called for a season-high 10 accepted penalties in their Nov. 4 game against the Colts. The season low for penalties was two, against the Bills (Sept. 23) and Dolphins (Dec. 23). Including declined penalties, the most frequent call against the Patriots was false start, as the team had 20. Offensive holding (11), offensive pass interference (7), defensive pass interference (5), special teams holding (4), and unsportsmanlike conduct (4) were the other most frequent penalties want a another reason for 16-0 ,the just 11 holding calls! and this 11 includes holding by Rb's and wr's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 That's amazing considering how much they throw the ball. That sure likes like proof to me that they have the officials on their side. you were right all along assmop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 And if Randy Moss actually got called for pass interference they'd have the most penalties in the league with about 247 coming from just himself alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 That's amazing considering how much they throw the ball. Precisely.... U tell me that the NFL doesn;t look the other way definitely getting jordan treatment!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Of course.....what did you expect? The league wants them to win, can't remember the last time they got called for offensive holding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Of course.....what did you expect? The league wants them to win, can't remember the last time they got called for offensive holding. you have to watch real closely as they only get about 1 every other game holding calls are drive killas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 you have to watch real closely as they only get about 1 every other game holding calls are drive killas Only calls I see on offense is a false start. They were holding like crazy in the Giants game, not once did they get called for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 From numbers that I thought I saw, teh Patriots were NOT teh least penalized team. i forget who was though. The 2nd least penalized team? The Jets Maybe I saw bad numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 this came from bahston globe.. who knows how accurate it is the holding calls look about right, i nevah see them called for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 And if Randy Moss actually got called for pass interference they'd have the most penalties in the league with about 247 coming from just himself alone. The exact same thing could be said about any of the top WRs including your boyfriend Chad Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 The exact same thing could be said about any of the top WRs including your boyfriend Chad Johnson. comment on OL holding please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 comment on OL holding please What would you like me to comment on? The Patriots have one of the best O line coaches in the game. They don't need to hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 this came from bahston globe.. who knows how accurate it is the holding calls look about right, i nevah see them called for it If the NFL actually called a fair game, they would be at the top of the league in just about every category. It helps when refs turn a blind eye or two at least 5 times a game. BB has incredible football smarts and as long as his teams gets away with something, he'll keep on endorsing it. I remember watching the Dallas-Patriots game and in the first quarter alone, NE got away with at least four blatant holding calls. Though they are an absolutely amazing team, but, one cannot beat them and the refs at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodWearsAGrayHoodie Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Misleading title. This year was the fewest penalties since BB became coach. The Seahawks had the fewest penalties in the NFL this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Misleading title. This year was the fewest penalties since BB became coach. The Seahawks had the fewest penalties in the NFL this year. 11 holding calls for the year is a joke either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 What would you like me to comment on? The Patriots have one of the best O line coaches in the game. They don't need to hold. Just because the ref doesn't call it....doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Just because the ref doesn't call it....doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I agree but that doesn't go just for the Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Look at the big picture, people. History is being made. Interest in the NFL is at an all time high. Money, money, money ... that is what is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 I agree but that doesn't go just for the Patriots. helloooooooooooo 11 holding calls on how many passing attempts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 helloooooooooooo 11 holding calls on how many passing attempts? And they still don't have the fewest in the league. Isn't that veird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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