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- MirrorminD, on 07/31/2008, -0/+25Only a few more weeks!!!!!!! Can't wait.
- djcgmcse, on 07/31/2008, -0/+15This is a good move. The less judgement calls, the better. Stick to clear cut rules that don't leave the calls up to the official to screw things up. It's hard enough on the officals as it is, the game moves real fast on the field, and there's so much going on on every play.
I love the fact that the NFL is constantly molding it's rules and the league every year. There is something to be said about some sports that have remained constant for a hundred years without changing a thing, but the NFL is exciting because it's always trying to evolve to be better, and not afraid to try new things even if its a mistake, it'll be fixed the next year. - LynchBomb, on 07/31/2008, -1/+12Holy *****. Just because you like football doesn't mean you have to dislike the English language.
- SlackerCSB, on 07/31/2008, -0/+10I'm glad they got rid of the "force out" rule. It penalized a guy for playing good defense.
- PDF84, on 07/31/2008, -2/+9New rule: Once you "retire", you are done! No come backs!!
- Screwy1138, on 07/31/2008, -0/+7This will slightly encourage more passes up the middle, or at least away from the sidelines, which can be more exciting anyway.
- inactive, on 07/31/2008, -0/+7exciting for the linebacker that rips the head off of a 180 pound receiver ! lol
- Screwy1138, on 07/31/2008, -0/+61) That's good defense
2) There is now a new risk to passes along the sidelines. Take that into account in your plans. - Yousty, on 07/31/2008, -1/+7Now that the force out rule is gone what is going to prevent a DB from catching the receiver in mid-air on his shoulder and then walking out of bounds with him preventing him from putting two feet down? Any quick-thinking DB should be able to pull this off once they practice it some.
- Zipko, on 07/31/2008, -0/+4exactly, noone's going to be catching a receiver at the hash and carrying them 20 yards to the sideline. Although it would be pretty funny to see it happen and have the play ruled incomplete.
- sancho320, on 07/31/2008, -1/+5Yeah but I feel like they're gonna take this away when someone gets killed gettin knocked out of bounds. It used to be that receivers only had to worry about running short routs over the middle, now they gotta watch their backs everywhere on the field.
- yojiffyskippy, on 07/31/2008, -0/+3Was that English?
- Narcism, on 07/31/2008, -0/+3Oh Wiinii. You've just reinforced what jnava121 just said.
- inactive, on 07/31/2008, -0/+3have you thought about telling your parents you're gay Winni ? most heterosexual men aren't so homophobic as you sound. Just listen to your lance bass poster in your room. He will guide you !
- hinmanj, on 07/31/2008, -0/+3I foresee a rough season for receivers running sideline routes. I expect to see lots of sideline hits on "Jacked Up" before the night games, hehe.
- Narcism, on 07/31/2008, -0/+3You forgot the rough sodomy in the locker rooms.
- DontDoDrugs, on 07/31/2008, -1/+3I think it is probably right to get rid of the forceout rule. I mean, it's hard to say (sometimes) whether or not someone would have been able to get both feet in bounds. Most of the time, it looks like a player "may" have been able to get their feet in bounds. The NFL isn't perfect, but they're trying.
- jakatak, on 07/31/2008, -0/+2Now that the force out rule is gone, your going to see less plays so close to the edge. That's all. Start playing ball and stop with the down and outs.
- AsgardsAvenger, on 07/31/2008, -0/+2I can't believe the Vikings were victimized by the Cardinals. That's like getting beat up by the special education class. :(
- fletcher008, on 07/31/2008, -1/+3Well thanks for putting the sexy spin on it!
- oo7evan, on 07/31/2008, -2/+4This rule is a few years too late for my Vikings.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! - bmalnad, on 07/31/2008, -0/+2What?
- SkippyDoorknob, on 07/31/2008, -0/+2You still can't hit the receiver before the ball gets there (which would be pass interference). This is just going back to how it was for decades before the foreceout rule went into affect a few years ago.
- FlaG8r, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1The rule they put in specifically addressing carry-outs at the same time that they eliminated the force-out rule?
- CptBuck, on 08/01/2008, -0/+1I agree with Screwy, except to say that when there's a jump ball situation like you just described the DB still has an incentive to go up for it himself, either to get the interception or the easy swat. It just depends on how well he's positioned and how well he throws. Thats why I like this rule, it gives the DB more tools to work with against pass heavy teams.
- eggsovereasy, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1What sport has been constant for 100 years?
- CptBuck, on 08/01/2008, -0/+1I don't think that will happen. The sideline will just have to be played like any other part of the field; if the quarterback just lobs it to his wide receiver that wideout is gonna get jacked up. Used to just be midfield, now that's true for the whole field.
- FGJfighter, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1And the naked fans running across the field before they get tackled by multiple players.
- yojiffyskippy, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1That's what they were doing defensively anyway with the force-out rule. So defensively it won't lead to adjustments but offensively it might require adjustments.
- Peko, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1Run no-huddle then, wiseguy.
- tomarocco, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1There should be no rules.
- FlaG8r, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1It's a good rule change, but the average team is only going to see 2 or 3 passes affected in a season. It's not going to cause sweeping changes in the way offenses attack.
- Peko, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1Yeah, uh, tackles previous to this rule have been all nice and courteous and stuff. Often overhead during a play:
"Nice play, old chum, but I had to give you a bit of a nudge on the backside."
"Oh, quite alright, good sir. You were very gentlemanly. I must also compliment you on your dashing uniform! And I might add that your mother is quite charming and I enjoy her company. Huzzah! On with the game, old chap!" - tomarocco, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1No rules means no questions.
- itanshi, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1Is that a rule?
- Peko, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1Watching a recent tennis tourney - (singles?) tennis has not changed much. The colour guy noted two major rule changes in the last 30(?) years. Instant replay (w/challenges) and uh... something from the 70s... no more ridiculous white man 'fros with headbands.
- yacks, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1actually they did address this.. If the receiver is physically carried out of bounds.. it's a complete pass..
- davewashere, on 07/31/2008, -0/+1It's not that easy to catch a 200 lb wide receiver who is in a vertical position. Yes, we will see a lot of cornerbacks hitting low into the WR's mid-section to push his legs towards the sideline, but it still takes good timing.
- MRintheKeys, on 07/31/2008, -0/+0Your right but it just eliminates the possibility of a shoddy call on the field by an official. Rules tend to work much better when they are clear instead of official interpretation.
- duerra, on 07/31/2008, -1/+1Hmm, I don't think it would be fair to a receiver if he jumps up to catch the ball on the sidelines, then the defender literally carries him out of bounds to make sure that his feet don't touch.
- cheezwhip, on 07/31/2008, -1/+1I don't exactly like the idea of having players with radios in their helmets. Even though the game is called from the outside as it is now, that only leaves the door open for more outside control and less snap decision making on the part of the player(s).
- Ultra200, on 07/31/2008, -1/+1oh boo hoo, the Cardinals just knocked the vikings out of the playoffs
That was quality NFL at it finest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - CptBuck, on 08/01/2008, -1/+1http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2007/03/2 ...
Shut the ***** up and stop trying to sound like you know what YOU'RE talking about. There's a minor semantic difference between "have stopped using" and "have decided not to use." And if you don't realize that you're just being completely ridiculous. - stevealford, on 08/01/2008, -1/+1lol @ "some teams have stopped using radios on defense for precisely that reason" Defensive players were never allowed to have radios until this season (which hasn't started yet), you ignorant ***** *****. Stop trying to sound like you know what you're talking about to impress people on digg. The defensive coordinator and defensive position coaches ALWAYS communicate with each other via radio on the sidelines and up to the booth, then send the plays into the defense pre-huddle via substituted player or via hand signals. The defensive captain, usually a middle linebacker, will then make on-field adjustments, shifts, or audibles. Please don't comment unless you know what you're talking about. Thank you.
- CptBuck, on 08/01/2008, -1/+1That's just the way the modern game is played. Some teams have stopped using radios on defense for precisely that reason but in terms of calling offensive plays it just prevents useless delay of game calls because players have to run over to the sidelines. Quarterbacks still have the authority (on all teams as far as i know) to audible receiver routes to exploit a gap that they see.
- HP844182, on 07/31/2008, -4/+3Stupid sexy Flanders...
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