Proposed rule changes for 2021

[gjkoeppen]

I just read what the competition committee and some of the teams proposals to the NFL rules and I hope none of them are adopted. Every year there are changes proposed that are knee jerk reactions to a single play that happened the year before. There's one change that is probably because of the on side kick the Cowboys did last season. Remember the kickoff team used to be able to lineup several yards behind the 30 yard line and get a running start. Then they changed it that they all have to be on the 30 yard line. Now the change is to have the kicking team lineup 1 yard behind the 30 or on the 29 yard line. and both feet have to remain on the ground until the ball is kicked. I can't think of a single rule change in a very long time that has actually made the game better.

https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-competition-committee-and-club-playing-rules-proposals

 

[MarcusRock]

I just read what the competition committee and some of the teams proposals to the NFL rules and I hope none of them are adopted. Every year there are changes proposed that are knee jerk reactions to a single play that happened the year before. There's one change that is probably because of the on side kick the Cowboys did last season. Remember the kickoff team used to be able to lineup several yards behind the 30 yard line and get a running start. Then they changed it that they all have to be on the 30 yard line. Now the change is to have the kicking team lineup 1 yard behind the 30 or on the 29 yard line. and both feet have to remain on the ground until the ball is kicked. I can't think of a single rule change in a very long time that has actually made the game better.

https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-competition-committee-and-club-playing-rules-proposals

We get it. Everything new is bad. And get off my lawn while you're at it.

No new rule changes have made the game better? If you're a Dez catch theorist, didn't the tweak to the catch rule make you smile a few years after (after you'd claim you wuz robbed theoretically)?

 

[John813]

By Philadelphia; to amend Rule 6, Section 1, Article 1, to permit a team to maintain possession of the ball after a score by substituting one offensive play (4th and 15 from the kicking team's 25-yard line) for an onside kickoff attempt.

If it's only for one play, shouldn't it be 4th and 25 instead of 15 at the 25 yard line?

Unless they want a first down to be good enough to retain possession?

 

[Ranched]

Football will never be like it once was. Rugged & dirty. Now it's all about the money & Goodell is the prime suspect.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

By Baltimore; to amend Rule 19, Section 1, Article 1, to add an eighth official who is positioned somewhere other than the playing field, with full communication to on-field officials and access to a television monitor.

If this is implying that a Ref in a booth watching on a TV can buzz down to the officials in real time if he sees and infraction, I am totally against this one.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'm sure Roger Goodell will let us know what's best for the league.

 

[EST_1986]

By Baltimore; to amend Rule 19, Section 1, Article 1, to add an eighth official who is positioned somewhere other than the playing field, with full communication to on-field officials and access to a television monitor.

If this is implying that a Ref in a booth watching on a TV can buzz down to the officials in real time if he sees and infraction, I am totally against this one.

that would be the best rule change in a long time if they implemented a sky judge

 

[gjkoeppen]

We get it. Everything new is bad. And get off my lawn while you're at it.

No new rule changes have made the game better? If you're a Dez catch theorist, didn't the tweak to the catch rule make you smile a few years after (after you'd claim you wuz robbed theoretically)?

I sit corrected. I do think the catch change was good, but that's one in how many rule changes?
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[Vanilla2]

Roger Goddell is just the heel mouthpiece for ownership. He answers to them get all the hate directed at him and is paid handsomely. If you wanna blame someone for where the league is at look at ownership.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

that would be the best rule change in a long time if they implemented a sky judge

Using a "sky judge" calling fouls based on his enhanced view of the game is just a bad idea. It would evolve into a plethora of ticky tack fouls being called.

 

[fivetwos]

I just read what the competition committee and some of the teams proposals to the NFL rules and I hope none of them are adopted. Every year there are changes proposed that are knee jerk reactions to a single play that happened the year before. There's one change that is probably because of the on side kick the Cowboys did last season. Remember the kickoff team used to be able to lineup several yards behind the 30 yard line and get a running start. Then they changed it that they all have to be on the 30 yard line. Now the change is to have the kicking team lineup 1 yard behind the 30 or on the 29 yard line. and both feet have to remain on the ground until the ball is kicked. I can't think of a single rule change in a very long time that has actually made the game better.

https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-competition-committee-and-club-playing-rules-proposals

They have been trying all kinds of wild things over recent years in an attempt to eliminate the kickoff.

Done under the guise of "player safety."

Its nothing more than an attempt to justify things like adding extra games.

The 4th and 15 thing in place of the onside kick idea was ridiculous.

 

[gjkoeppen]

Using a "sky judge" calling fouls based on his enhanced view of the game is just a bad idea. It would evolve into a plethora of ticky tack fouls being called.

I've said for a couple of decades that I don't care how good of shape these old refs are, they don't get plays off like players who play offense or defense. They have to keep up running with players half their age or more without any plays off. When the body gets tired so does the mind. So to change this I've said there are lots of players who never make it into the NFL that would love to be involved with the NFL so hire those young players and have them learn the NFL rules for a year and then put them in the field. Also make it their full time job by sending refs to all the teams training sessions in the spring and mini camps. Those old refs have high paying jobs and their ref gig is just another higher paying part time gig. Their main jobs as bank presidents and such pay them a minimum of 100K a year. Anyway, having younger refs would probably mean they will keep up with the players better.
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[gjkoeppen]

They have been trying all kinds of wild things over recent years in an attempt to eliminate the kickoff.

Done under the guise of "player safety."

Its nothing more than an attempt to justify things like adding extra games.

The 4th and 15 thing in place of the onside kick idea was ridiculous.

Here's what doesn't make sense with doing away with the kickoffs for player safety. The want to that but add more games which raises the chance for injury but it brings them more money so that is OK.
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[ICP]

I can understand rule changes to protect the QB but to me most of the changes are geared toward higher scoring and if you love the game of football then you enjoy a defensive game as well. And to the guy that mentioned it earlier yeah.....Get off my lawn

 

[fivetwos]

Using a "sky judge" calling fouls based on his enhanced view of the game is just a bad idea. It would evolve into a plethora of ticky tack fouls being called.

I agree, but I do think the sky judge is a good idea.

They shouldn't be able to make any initial call, but simply correct the brutally obvious mistakes.

There's absolutely NO reason the refs shouldn't use the same technology that fans have access to while watching. We only see most screws ups on replay or slow motion.

I think most fans would rather see refs not be such a huge part of the outcome, and how can they be expected to keep pace with the best athletes in the world and make a split second perfect call every time?

The reality may very well be that the league sees media and fans discussing the awful calls as a good thing.

 

[fivetwos]

I've said for a couple of decades that I don't care how good of shape these old refs are, they don't get plays off like players who play offense or defense. They have to keep up running with players half their age or more without any plays off. When the body gets tired so does the mind. So to change this I've said there are lots of players who never make it into the NFL that would love to be involved with the NFL so hire those young players and have them learn the NFL rules for a year and then put them in the field. Also make it their full time job by sending refs to all the teams training sessions in the spring and mini camps. Those old refs have high paying jobs and their ref gig is just another higher paying part time gig. Their main jobs as bank presidents and such pay them a minimum of 100K a year. Anyway, having younger refs would probably mean they will keep up with the players better.
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Yes....or take advantage of technology.

Police use radio for a reason.

No good reason at all there shouldn't be an extra ref next to a monitor to correct very obvious mistakes.

This is done in college (or at least used to be) with a quick buzz down.

As I said above, the league may like the fact that fans and media are discussing bad calls.

Any press is good press right?

Things like this tell me that when whats best for the game and the bottom line are in conflict.....the former isn't even a consideration.

 

[pancakeman]

By Philadelphia; to amend Rule 6, Section 1, Article 1, to permit a team to maintain possession of the ball after a score by substituting one offensive play (4th and 15 from the kicking team's 25-yard line) for an onside kickoff attempt.

If it's only for one play, shouldn't it be 4th and 25 instead of 15 at the 25 yard line?

Unless they want a first down to be good enough to retain possession?

I think they’re talking about the other 25.

 

[John813]

I think they’re talking about the other 25.

Ah, interesting. Saw kicking and went to same side of field as the XP

 

[plymkr]

One rule change I'd like to see is the elimination of ties. I would like a tie game at the end if regulation during the regular season to have a field goal contest. So if at the end of regulation one team would line up at the 10 yard line and kick an uncontested FG. Just him and the holder. Every time he makes it the team backs up 5 or 10 yards. So 10, then the 20, 30, 40, etc. After the 45 yard line they go to 1 or 2 yards after each made kick. Once the kicker misses. Then the other team comes out and does the same thing, whoever makes the longest FG wins. Once the playoffs hit then the normal over time rules kick in.

This would do 3 things. 1. The players would save wear and tear on their bodies. 2. An added emphasis on STs and FG kickers. 3. No more annoying tie games.

 

[DuncanIso]

I just read what the competition committee and some of the teams proposals to the NFL rules and I hope none of them are adopted. Every year there are changes proposed that are knee jerk reactions to a single play that happened the year before. There's one change that is probably because of the on side kick the Cowboys did last season. Remember the kickoff team used to be able to lineup several yards behind the 30 yard line and get a running start. Then they changed it that they all have to be on the 30 yard line. Now the change is to have the kicking team lineup 1 yard behind the 30 or on the 29 yard line. and both feet have to remain on the ground until the ball is kicked. I can't think of a single rule change in a very long time that has actually made the game better.

https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-competition-committee-and-club-playing-rules-proposals

I will add ...

mandatory knee braces for all OL.