What would happen if defensive holding was just a five-yard penalty (no first down)?

[RealSNR]

I think it's more crucial that pass interference is changed to 15 yards and a first down instead of the spot of the ball.

It's total and utter bullshit that a subjective call like that can be so lethal and damaging to a team.

"Well, then just don't interfere."

Sure. I've seen some of the bullshit DPI calls the refs in this league are capable of calling. Should be soooooo simple just to not interfere!

[jjchieffan]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

I think it's more crucial that pass interference is changed to 15 yards and a first down instead of the spot of the ball.

It's total and utter bullshit that a subjective call like that can be so lethal and damaging to a team.

"Well, then just don't interfere."

Sure. I've seen some of the bullshit DPI calls the refs in this league are capable of calling. Should be soooooo simple just to not interfere!

That's a tough one. If a DB gets beat 40 yards down field and the guy knows that he has no chance at the ball, but he can tackle the receiver and just take a 15 yard penalty, then he's probably going to take out the receiver. Better to give up 15 than 50. No. I say leave it how it is. Force the DB to play it honest.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

That's a tough one. If a DB gets beat 40 yards down field and the guy knows that he has no chance at the ball, but he can tackle the receiver and just take a 15 yard penalty, then he's probably going to take out the receiver. Better to give up 15 than 50. No. I say leave it how it is. Force the DB to play it honest.

That's how they do it in college. 15 yards is still a bad penalty any way you slice it. You can still keep in the same strict rules for PI, and at least it will give the defense a slight advantage. You want some of that downfield shit to happen? Then really earn it. And if you're a defender, if you're typically a guy like a deep safety and your #1 go-to move is to just DPI the shit out of the receiver, you're not going to have a very successful career.

I think it would work just fine.