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    NFL could change defensive Pass Interference to a 15-yard penalty
    Feb
    27
    2/27/2018 12:40:30 PM
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    The NFL is reportedly looking at implementing a number of rule changes, some expected (clarifying the catch rule) and some not so, Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com reports..

    One of the surprising proposals offered by the Competition Committee is to change the penalty for defensive pass interference from a spot foul to a 15-yard penalty at most, NFL Network's Judy Battista reported Tuesday. This is more in line with how the game is refereed on the collegiate level.

    Changing the pass interference penalty is on its face a defense-first measure. Offenses would have far less to gain by "chucking it up" to try and draw a penalty from a grabby defensive back downfield.

    Defensive pass interference was called 266 times in 2017, per Pro Football Reference, or more than once per game for an average of 18.09 yards per game. It was the third-most frequent flag behind offensive holding and false start.

    In addition, and perhaps as a counter-measure, the league is expected to increase "illegal contact" calls as an effort to limit the amount of hand-fighting.

    Battista reported the league is also looking at the targeting rule and emphasizing more ejections for fighting.

    Outside the lines, the NFL is also expected to implement a Josh McDaniels Rule. Battista reported a new measure to allow teams to hire coaches, even while their teams are still active in the playoffs, could be adopted.

    The catalyst for this rule came earlier this month. The Colts were expected to hire McDaniels, then and still New England's offensive coordinator, as their next head coach, but couldn't until after the Pats were eliminated from the postseason. After the Super Bowl, McDaniels backed out of their handshake agreement, causing Indianapolis to scramble to find a replacement.

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  • #2
    Great more rules that the officials don't understand.
    Were from Philly F in Philly no one likes us we DON'T CARE!

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    • #3
      I really thought that laying off that stupid illegal contact crap was an improvement of the game this season. I hate that friekin penalty!!
      "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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      • #4
        I wish they would ban handshake deals rather than let coaches who are in the playoffs get hired by other teams. Either that or fine the s*** out of people like McDaniels who indicate they would take jobs when they are prohibited from taking the job.
        Letting a coach get hired by a different team when his team is in the playoffs can lead to problems IMO
        Wait until next year is a terrible philosophy
        Hope is not a strategy
        RIP

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        • #5
          Originally posted by taz View Post
          Great more rules that the officials don't understand.
          Exactly. Not too mention officials having to keep track of 20 different things while trying to watch a play.

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          • #6
            can we please revert back to football Americano
            We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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