The fallout from the controversial 2-point conversion call in the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game continues, with Jason Cabinda vehemently criticizing sports commentator Jason Whitlock over his comments on the incident.
Jason Whitlock shared his perspective on social media regarding the Lions’ strategy in the crucial moments of their game against the Cowboys. He argued that the Lions were not victims but rather architects of their own downfall.
“The Lions succeeded in creating confusion. Three linemen — 58, 68 and 70 — all walk/run toward the ref,” Jason Whitlock wrote on social media. “How many Lions does it take to report 1 lineman as eligible? 68 needed a personal escort from 58? 70 ran onto the field making a beeline for the ref as if he’s reporting eligible, just like he had earlier in the game. Stadium is loud. Three guys move toward you. One of them (70) briefly makes hand gesture like he’s reporting. Ref announces 70 as reporting eligible. Lions are not victims. Dan Campbell wanted confusion and he got confusion. He should’ve kicked the XP after the penalty. Dan Campbell screwed up.”
Jason Cabinda, responding to Whitlock’s assessment, labeled it as one of the “laziest takes” he’s seen. Cabinda highlighted the strategic necessity in football of not making intentions obvious to the opposing defense, especially in critical plays like a 2-point conversion.
“Gotta be one of the laziest takes I’ve seen,” Cabinda wrote in response to Whitlock. “Anyone who really knows football and knows about plays like this knows that sending only one OL to the referee for a 2 pt conversion where the defense is stagnant and can see everything going on is like telling on yourself pre-snap.”
