KC's annual attempt to water down the playoffs

Mile High Mania · 07:38 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2380129

Ok, so it's not even the lead in this article... just filler at the end, but I figured the headline would grab you.

Looks like the rules are headed towards changing in regards to holding on the Oline and "flinching" not necessarily meaning false start. Interesting.

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NFL might tweak offensive holding, false start rules

NEW YORK -- The NFL is satisfied with its officiating but concerned that high-profile errors in the playoffs and Super Bowl left a bad impression.

So beginning next week at league meetings in Orlando, Fla., it will tweak a few rules, dealing mostly with player safety, offensive holding and false starts."Because of the magnitude of the games, there's an indictment of the system," Atlanta general manager Rich McKay, co-chairman of the league's competition committee, said Wednesday during a conference call.

The main topic will be the first steps in choosing a successor to Paul Tagliabue. The commissioner will appoint a committee Monday to begin the process.McKay, a leading candidate, dodged several questions on that subject. Instead, he spent most of his time discussing officiating, as did his committee during meetings the past month in Indianapolis and Naples, Fla.

In the 256 games during the past regular season, there were 850 false-start calls. To cut that number, the committee is ready to recommend that minor flinches by wide receivers be ignored if they have no effect on the play.The committee also is considering recommending to officials that they make sure there was holding on a play before throwing a flag."We want to make sure they actually see the foul," McKay said.One such play occurred in the Super Bowl. Seattle right tackle Sean Locklear was called for holding on a pass completion early in the fourth quarter that would have put the Seahawks at the Pittsburgh 1-yard line, poised to go in for the tying touchdown. After the penalty, Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception and the Steelers eventually scored to take a 14-point lead.

The committee also wants to change the rule on hits by defenders below the knee on quarterbacks. McKay said defensive players will be told they must make an effort to avoid hitting QBs in the legs to avoid serious injuries, like the hit on Cincinnati's Carson Palmer against the Steelers in the playoffs.Another recommendation expands the rule put in place last year against "horse collar" tackles. That violation mandated flags only when a defensive player coming from behind got his hands inside the shoulder pads of a player with the ball. If it is expanded, it would extend that to tackles inside the shirt.

The committee also is considering an annual proposal from the Kansas City Chiefs to expand the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams. He said there was more interest in it this year, although he stopped short of saying the committee would recommend it.

In addition to McKay, the committee includes coach Jeff Fisher of Tennessee, the co-chairman; general managers Ozzie Newsome of Baltimore; Bill Polian of Indianapolis; and executives John Mara of the New York Giants and Mark Richardson of Carolina. Coach Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati is a nonvoting member.

FloridaMan88 · 03-22-2006, 07:45 PM

Of course. Why bother going out and trying to get into the playoffs the way other teams do, in the offseason (i.e. be aggressive in free agency, draft smartly, etc).

I'm sure Carl will next try to find a way to be awarded a playoff win without actually having to win the game on the field.

Joe Seahawk · 03-22-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2380129

"We want to make sure they actually see the foul," McKay said.One such play occurred in the Super Bowl. Seattle right tackle Sean Locklear was called for holding on a pass completion early in the fourth quarter that would have put the Seahawks at the Pittsburgh 1-yard line, poised to go in for the tying touchdown. After the penalty, Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception and the Steelers eventually scored to take a 14-point lead.

Actually it would have been the go-ahead TD with 5:00 left..

****ERS!!

Otter · 03-22-2006, 08:13 PM

This might be embarrassing if I wasn’t already conditioned not to expect anything more.

Bah, you're bringing a knife to a gunfight 'ol boy.

stevieray · 03-22-2006, 08:22 PM

actually see a foul before they call holding?

No wonder MHM posted this. Denver might never be called for holding again.

Mile High Mania · 03-22-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

actually see a foul before they call holding?

No wonder MHM posted this. Denver might never be called for holding again.

One can only hope...

03-22-2006, 07:32 PM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3647229	KC's annual attempt to water down the playoffs http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2380129 Ok, so it's not even the lead in this article... just filler at the end, but I figured the headline would grab you. Looks like the rules are headed towards changing in regards to holding on the Oline and "flinching" not necessarily meaning false start. Interesting. ------------------- NFL might tweak offensive holding, false start rules NEW YORK -- The NFL is satisfied with its officiating but concerned that high-profile errors in the playoffs and Super Bowl left a bad impression. So beginning next week at league meetings in Orlando, Fla., it will tweak a few rules, dealing mostly with player safety, offensive holding and false starts."Because of the magnitude of the games, there's an indictment of the system," Atlanta general manager Rich McKay, co-chairman of the league's competition committee, said Wednesday during a conference call. The main topic will be the first steps in choosing a successor to Paul Tagliabue. The commissioner will appoint a committee Monday to begin the process.McKay, a leading candidate, dodged several questions on that subject. Instead, he spent most of his time discussing officiating, as did his committee during meetings the past month in Indianapolis and Naples, Fla. In the 256 games during the past regular season, there were 850 false-start calls. To cut that number, the committee is ready to recommend that minor flinches by wide receivers be ignored if they have no effect on the play.The committee also is considering recommending to officials that they make sure there was holding on a play before throwing a flag."We want to make sure they actually see the foul," McKay said.One such play occurred in the Super Bowl. Seattle right tackle Sean Locklear was called for holding on a pass completion early in the fourth quarter that would have put the Seahawks at the Pittsburgh 1-yard line, poised to go in for the tying touchdown. After the penalty, Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception and the Steelers eventually scored to take a 14-point lead. The committee also wants to change the rule on hits by defenders below the knee on quarterbacks. McKay said defensive players will be told they must make an effort to avoid hitting QBs in the legs to avoid serious injuries, like the hit on Cincinnati's Carson Palmer against the Steelers in the playoffs.Another recommendation expands the rule put in place last year against "horse collar" tackles. That violation mandated flags only when a defensive player coming from behind got his hands inside the shoulder pads of a player with the ball. If it is expanded, it would extend that to tackles inside the shirt. The committee also is considering an annual proposal from the Kansas City Chiefs to expand the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams. He said there was more interest in it this year, although he stopped short of saying the committee would recommend it. In addition to McKay, the committee includes coach Jeff Fisher of Tennessee, the co-chairman; general managers Ozzie Newsome of Baltimore; Bill Polian of Indianapolis; and executives John Mara of the New York Giants and Mark Richardson of Carolina. Coach Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati is a nonvoting member. Last edited by Mile High Mania; 03-22-2006 at 07:38 PM..
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