New rule for DBs - Could be Gamechanger

[TequilaCowboy]

There’s a difference between the defender giving himself up and going down, collapsing on the spot of a block by a bigger OL. We actually see DLmen drop when facing a double team they can’t beat. You don’t need to run around or be bowled over. As the blocker gets to you, you can go low as self preservation and to occupy a small space. That’s very different from diving into the blocker’s knees to cut him down and take him out of the play.

I doubt there will be a call on a S or DB who drops to the ground just as an OG or OT is rolling into him. But I think the rule is to prevent the smaller player from chopping the blockers knees out, not really any different than a penalty on a blocker who dives into a defender’s knees outside the tackle box.

There's where a judgement call by the officials will be made. And probably with no replay to reverse the call, its gonna be just like PI.....tough cookies. Actually I don't think it was a major issue. Most of the time, linemen knees get injured at the line of scrimmage when players get rolled over into them. Thats where all the traffic is.

 

[TheMightyVanHalen]

This is where we're headed, and it might come sooner than 2072. Man I loved playing this game. Anyone else?

 

[Beaker42]

I think the only way to defend this will be to reverse the tactic. Before, you had the CB taking out the lineman so the LB makes the play. Now you need to have your LB take out the lineman with a lateral hit to the upper body. So the DB makes the play on the runner. In other words, prevent or delay the lineman from getting to the corner. That seems to be your only defense other than having the DB use an ole' approach like getting out the way of a charging bull. The DBs might as well red jerseys too. Of course, the swords are optional.

That was a well-designed play. The LB’s didn’t even have a chance to get out there.

 

[Pantone282C]

How do you think the new rule will affect the current Cowboy CBs and safeties? 300+ pounds barreling down on 190 pounds and that DB might be making a business decision.

Will the Cowboy OL be able to take advantage? Might be seeing more screens and run plays to the perimeter. Will this benefit Elliott and Pollard getting better blocks?

Maybe someone can find video of the penalty in the Chiefs 49ers game.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...s-impact-of-nfls-new-low-block-rule/#comments
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...s-impact-of-nfls-new-low-block-rule/#comments

Former NFL player Tim Ryan, calling the TV broadcast of the game, noted that for a smaller defensive back trying to take on a bigger offensive lineman, making it illegal to go low makes it incredibly difficult to beat the block.

“This is gonna change the perimeter run game and the screen game,” Ryan said. “Last year that wasn’t a penalty. This year it is. . . . Get out of the way or get knocked out.”

As former NFL referee Terry McAulay wrote on Twitter of a defensive back’s dilemma if he can’t go low on a much bigger offensive lineman, “Not sure what he is supposed to do.”

That means more 3-4 defensive alignments with fleet linebackers in coverage.

 

[conner01]

It’s gonna really help the edge run game

 

[Floatyworm]

How do you think the new rule will affect the current Cowboy CBs and safeties? 300+ pounds barreling down on 190 pounds and that DB might be making a business decision.

Will the Cowboy OL be able to take advantage? Might be seeing more screens and run plays to the perimeter. Will this benefit Elliott and Pollard getting better blocks?

Maybe someone can find video of the penalty in the Chiefs 49ers game.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...s-impact-of-nfls-new-low-block-rule/#comments
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...s-impact-of-nfls-new-low-block-rule/#comments

Former NFL player Tim Ryan, calling the TV broadcast of the game, noted that for a smaller defensive back trying to take on a bigger offensive lineman, making it illegal to go low makes it incredibly difficult to beat the block.

“This is gonna change the perimeter run game and the screen game,” Ryan said. “Last year that wasn’t a penalty. This year it is. . . . Get out of the way or get knocked out.”

As former NFL referee Terry McAulay wrote on Twitter of a defensive back’s dilemma if he can’t go low on a much bigger offensive lineman, “Not sure what he is supposed to do.”

NFL determined to ruin the game of football.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Boy, did the Broncos ever screw up that pick....

 

[HowardC]

 

[JBS]

What is the actual penalty? How many yards? Automatic first down?

 

[pentatwirl]

New unblockable uniforms incoming...

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

That is up to the offensive coordinator and head coach. It also depends on how often the refs are going to call it. The Legion of Boom got away with a lot of holds in the secondary because the refs wouldn't call it. Last year, the refs called fewer OL holding calls. They are making it easier for the offensive linemen to succeed.

It just keeps getting tougher and tougher for the defenders.

Leisure fans want the score boards lit up. A low scoring game is a boring game. Less viewers, less money. And the NFL is all about the money.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

What is the actual penalty? How many yards? Automatic first down?

I believe it is 15 yards, automatic first.

 

[ESisback]

This is all by design. More scoring means more rating$.

Between this and the taunting rule, they can pretty much insure the outcome$ they want.

 

[Croomraider]

This rule is terrible. The highlight shows a player making the tackle, lol which what in the world is he supposed to do?!
Shame on the NFL.

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

So probably an extra 5-10 flags per game. Should do wonders for the entertainment value. Another nail in the coffin.

 

[catiii]

How do you think the new rule will affect the current Cowboy CBs and safeties? 300+ pounds barreling down on 190 pounds and that DB might be making a business decision.

Will the Cowboy OL be able to take advantage? Might be seeing more screens and run plays to the perimeter. Will this benefit Elliott and Pollard getting better blocks?

Maybe someone can find video of the penalty in the Chiefs 49ers game.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...s-impact-of-nfls-new-low-block-rule/#comments

Former NFL player Tim Ryan, calling the TV broadcast of the game, noted that for a smaller defensive back trying to take on a bigger offensive lineman, making it illegal to go low makes it incredibly difficult to beat the block.

“This is gonna change the perimeter run game and the screen game,” Ryan said. “Last year that wasn’t a penalty. This year it is. . . . Get out of the way or get knocked out.”

As former NFL referee Terry McAulay wrote on Twitter of a defensive back’s dilemma if he can’t go low on a much bigger offensive lineman, “Not sure what he is supposed to do.”

I saw lots of our D guys grabbing onto peeps and wrapping them up high only to slide off - once 3 guys 1 after the other in the backfield!! and all slid off like the O guys were greased pigs - and they ran for a 1st down.

 

[TheDude]

This makes cornerbacks even more irrelevant.

No. Think through this. The answer is more CBs and better CBs. If you have 9 CBs on the field, one takes outside contain one one side


They are never irrelevant

 

[DuncanIso]

This will save a lot of careers.

too many knee injuries.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

This will save a lot of careers.

too many knee injuries.

Maybe the knees of 300 pounders. I doubt it does much for the 190 pound DBs.

300 pounds colliding with 190 pounds up high can cause more concussions.

Is the offensive lineman allowed to lead with his head? Can the OL ram his head into the chest of a DB? I know RBs can get flagged for that. Not sure about OL.

 

[pete026]

2022 NFL defenses:


Zeke is always ahead of the game!