NFL Competition Committee proposes expanding replay for penalties

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The NFL Competition Committee is proposing expanding replay to allow review of specific penalties for hits on defenseless players, facemask grabs, horse-collar tackles, tripping, and roughing the kicker. Pass interference and roughing the passer are not included. The proposal needs 24 out of 32 teams to vote in favor to take effect.

Key Points

  • Proposal includes penalties for hits on defenseless players, facemask grabs, horse-collar tackles, tripping, and roughing the kicker
  • Pass interference and roughing the passer are not part of the proposal
  • 24 out of 32 teams need to vote in favor for the rule to take effect

Pros

  • Increased accuracy in penalty calls
  • Potential for fairer outcomes in games

Cons

  • Excludes pass interference and roughing the passer, which are crucial calls
  • May slow down the pace of play