Arrr! Lions lineman Dan Skipper be sharin' his thoughts on a cursed penalty in the loss to them Cowboys.
2024-01-04
Avast ye! Methinks Detroit Lions' swarthy lineman, Dan Skipper, be not declarin' himself as worthy of reportin' to the official whilst skirmishin' with them Dallas Cowboys. Arrr, me hearties!
During the Detroit Lions' game against the Dallas Cowboys, an offensive lineman named Dan Skipper found himself caught up in a controversial penalty. Skipper, along with Penei Sewell, was seen talking to referee Brad Allen as Taylor Decker approached to report as an eligible receiver. However, as Decker made his way to Allen, the referee ran over to the defense to inform them of who was reporting. Allen mistakenly identified Skipper, and when Decker caught a pass in the end zone, a penalty was called.Skipper later clarified that he wasn't actually reporting as eligible. He explained that he was signaling in the personnel by holding up one arm and placing another by his stomach with two fingers out, indicating the play call. Skipper mentioned that in such situations, an offensive lineman would typically have to directly approach an official and clearly state that they are reporting as eligible.
In the postgame, the explanations from the players contradicted each other. Lions quarterback Jared Goff believed that Decker had reported as eligible, while Skipper had not. Allen, on the other hand, claimed that Skipper had reported to him as eligible but then went to the tackle spot, which meant he didn't need to report at all. Decker was already in the game.
Despite the confusion and controversy, Skipper expressed his desire to move on from the incident. The Lions will be hosting the Minnesota Vikings in their final game of the season.