NFL pass interference penalty: Should be like college

[s@ppisgod]

In college football this does happen, but its pretty rare. It happens mostly only when DBs are completely beat and have no deep help. But most times if the DB is close enough to tackle, hes close enough to attempt to break up the pass.

Like KG said, i rather see this than undeserved 50 yard bombs.

Also, the NFL DB's are sometimes so scared to get flagged that they barely defend the pass and allow easy catches. This change in penalty would allow defenders more confidence in defending passes.

Almost every new rule has been created to favor the offense, its time defense gets one break their way.

I agree completely. There's a big problem in that the refs are looking for any little contact to call a penalty on a defender on a long pass. They're already at a disadvantage in coverage, so giving the offense free yards on deep balls for what was incidental contact is pretty crazy. It's a big problem that is leading to the NFL's dominant passing offenses. It used to be that going deep was a big risk, because it had a higher chance of incompletion and a relatively high chance of interception. Now teams take shots left and right because they have an equally good chance of completing it as they do of getting a flag from the refs as soon as the ball lands incomplete (another big problem, waiting until it's incomplete to call a foul occurring before the ball arrived.) I'd be interested to see the rates on deep blls (30+) over the last 15 years. I'd be willing to bet the flag rates have sky-rocketed. Having a 15-yard penalty helps a lot, but they need to quit calling ticky-tack contact to help offenses more than anything. It seems like the NFL has conditioned refs to look for something to give the offense yards.

 

[whuteva]

I agree completely. There's a big problem in that the refs are looking for any little contact to call a penalty on a defender on a long pass. They're already at a disadvantage in coverage, so giving the offense free yards on deep balls for what was incidental contact is pretty crazy. It's a big problem that is leading to the NFL's dominant passing offenses. It used to be that going deep was a big risk, because it had a higher chance of incompletion and a relatively high chance of interception. Now teams take shots left and right because they have an equally good chance of completing it as they do of getting a flag from the refs as soon as the ball lands incomplete (another big problem, waiting until it's incomplete to call a foul occurring before the ball arrived.) I'd be interested to see the rates on deep blls (30+) over the last 15 years. I'd be willing to bet the flag rates have sky-rocketed. Having a 15-yard penalty helps a lot, but they need to quit calling ticky-tack contact to help offenses more than anything. It seems like the NFL has conditioned refs to look for something to give the offense yards.

they have, that's why the NFL cracked down on the 5-yard illegal contact rule. After that playoff game where Ty Law and the rest of the Pats defenders bullied Marvin Harrison and the Colts WR's, the NFL got scared that people didn't appreciate hard-nosed defense, for some reason. catering to the casual fan has led to the refs calling all of those downfield fouls. NFL believes that to keep the attention of casual fans, offense needs to be increased. If for nothing else, it helps out fantasy football since that is offense dominated.

 

[Len B]

Then any bomb where you are sort of beat should result in the CB or Safety just flat out tackling the receiver.....no?

What's wrong with this?

Deep passes are not auto completions. If the defense wants to risk a 50/50 or 65/35 ball for just 15 yards, that's on them. I don't see how that benefits a team in the long run to blatantly interfere every single time instead of making a play on the ball. Worst case scenario is the offense gets a first down and has to work for their points, and the inflated stats are now gone.

It's like intentionally walking a batter. It's risky to put him on, but if you think it will help your team to take a chance next play that's on you. All about X's and O's and adds more strategy to the game.

 

[jms493]

What's wrong with this?

Deep passes are not auto completions. If the defense wants to risk a 50/50 or 65/35 ball for just 15 yards, that's on them. I don't see how that benefits a team in the long run to blatantly interfere every single time instead of making a play on the ball. Worst case scenario is the offense gets a first down and has to work for their points, and the inflated stats are now gone.

It's like intentionally walking a batter. It's risky to put him on, but if you think it will help your team to take a chance next play that's on you. All about X's and O's and adds more strategy to the game.

because the NFL wants to see big plays and want to see more offense. They want the cornerbacks to respect the WR...if the penalty is only 15 yards then smart pro cornerbacks will end up being more physical on long plays knowing that in order to negate this potential 40-50 yard gain or TD lets just take the 15 yds and start over.

I think the rule is pretty simple...you fuck with the Receiver on a catch-able ball you lose those yards....simple.

 

[ZoneBlitz]

because the NFL wants to see big plays and want to see more offense.

That doesnt mean its whats best for the game, or fair.

They want the cornerbacks to respect the WR...if the penalty is only 15 yards then smart pro cornerbacks will end up being more physical on long plays knowing that in order to negate this potential 40-50 yard gain or TD lets just take the 15 yds and start over.

This doesnt happen in college football. Like Len said, the defense wont just automatically give up 15 yards anytime the offense throws deep.

I think the rule is pretty simple...you fuck with the Receiver on a catch-able ball you lose those yards....simple.

Except that pass interference is one of, if not the hardest penalty to judge, and many times the defense is robbed of 50+ yards.