rules changes for the nfl new season

[CarolinaKid]

Let's take a look at the new rule changes:

1. Field-goal posts will now be extended upwards by five feet. This will allow there to be less controversy if the ball goes directly over the upright. (Also known as the Justin Tucker rule)
2. Extra point kicks will be brought back to the 20-yard line for the first two preseason games. This is an experiment that the league wants to try as they feel the kicks are too automatic. The ball for extra points was previously placed at the two-yard line.
3. The NFL is starting to move to a centralized location for replays. Referees are now able to contact and discuss replays with the officiating department in New York. This should help speed up the whole process as well as provide more accuracy.
4. Recovery of a loose ball in the field of play will now be reviewable. This rule puts less pressure on the referees and helps the game be decided more fairly.
5. The clock will continue to move after a quarterback has been sacked outside of two minutes.
6. Penalties will be handed out for "rolling up" on a defender. Now a player cannot go low at the back of the legs of a player as well as his side.
7. Goal-post dunks will not be allowed. Say goodbye to watching Jimmy Graham try to tear down the upright or 300 pound defensive lineman attempting to dunk. The NFL will penalize players who dunk over the goal-post.

Some failed proposals include moving kick-offs to the 40 yard line, allowing coach's challenges on every play, and allowing instant replay review for personal fouls. Some proposals that are still up for discussion include the removal of preseason overtime, the expansion of the practice squad roster, and adding cameras to the goal lines, side lines and end lines.Overall there was a lot to talk about and some changes were made. Some of the new rules will benefit the game, while others take away some of the fun from the game. More rules could eventually be implemented so we will be sure to keep you posted.

 

[CarolinaKid]

the nfl is really killing the game as each year come and go.........yrs down the road we can just play madden and get the same out of it as each year they taking the human element out of the game

 

[theMadMan]

One rule THAT SHOULD be amended
is when the receiver catches the ball along the sideline and has both feet in bounds-it is a completed pass !! period regardless if he than falls or is pushed to the ground and the ball comes loose or "moves " in his hands .... he is Out of the playing Field !!!!!!! Play is over ! Done !!! Also would apply to any catch in the end zone Possession two feet done -completion ........ TD....

If this were to happen any where else on the field -Possession two feet down--- falls ---ball comes loose FUMBLE !!!!!

Makes it Easy calls ------should/ will take away any and all judgements of the officials..

just my 2 Cents -----

 

[scottcarter]

i have no problem with these new rules. #7 is kinda silly though

 

[theMadMan]

i have no problem with these new rules. #7 is kinda silly though

N F L = No Fun League

 

[slapshot]

5 run the clock HAHAHA

this will get the actual playing time to under 9 minutes hno:

 

[TyBounce]

I think these new rules are good. Some people dont like #7 but i disagree , the definition of no fun is a 25 minute delay to repair dis-lodged goal posts. The other changes "could" cause more fun. ...maybe more doinks and maybe some missed extra points (which could cause more going for 2 if you missed 1 earlier)

The best rule of all is getting the refs out of the "hood". ...The NFL should be a little embarrased they used that archaic format all these years and then MLB starts replays and now the NFL changes their model. ...They should have thought of this years ago.

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

I am all for making the extra point a little less automatic. I prefer an extra play.

 

[JohnnyMac]

5 run the clock HAHAHA

this will get the actual playing time to under 9 minutes hno:

gotta keep the game at 3 hours and not lose any commercials!

 

[Shub]

I think these new rules are good. Some people dont like #7 but i disagree , the definition of no fun is a 25 minute delay to repair dis-lodged goal posts. The other changes "could" cause more fun. ...maybe more doinks and maybe some missed extra points (which could cause more going for 2 if you missed 1 earlier)

The best rule of all is getting the refs out of the "hood". ...The NFL should be a little embarrased they used that archaic format all these years and then MLB starts replays and now the NFL changes their model. ...They should have thought of this years ago.