Rules changes (anyone agree?)

[swede]

Upon further review, Merlin's first post was identical to the ensuing post, therefore, double post penalty against Merlin stands.

[StPaulPackFan]

The penalty that I have the biggest problem with is the illegal contact penalty beyond 5 yards. I don't have a problem with the 5 yard penalty itself, but what I do have a problem with is the resultant automatic first down. This penalty should be broken into two different categories. When the contact is not a blatent hold, a 5 yard "non-automatic first down" penalty should be assessed. When the contact is blatent the result should be a spot penalty with an automatic first down.

It drives me bonkers when a team has a 3rd and loooong and is given a free first down because there was a minor bump to the receiver. However, I have no problem with giving the offense a first down if the receiver is mugged.

That being said, all penalties against the bears defense should result in first downs for the opposing offense...

[the_idle_threat]

That being said, all penalties against the bears defense should result in first downs for the opposing offense...

The official should walk out on the field before each opening kickoff and assess a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty just because they are the Bears.

[wist43]

Hate both ideas...

If an official deems interference severe enough to throw the flag in the first place, it has to be a spot foul... that officials throw the hanky for the most minor of contact should be addressed in training and review of officials.

There are bad officials - always have been, always will be... you can't bog the game down in bureaucracy in an effort to make "things perfect".

In this case, the cure would surely be worse than the disease.

[Rastak]

Hate both ideas...

If an official deems interference severe enough to throw the flag in the first place, it has to be a spot foul... that officials throw the hanky for the most minor of contact should be addressed in training and review of officials.

There are bad officials - always have been, always will be... you can't bog the game down in bureaucracy in an effort to make "things perfect".

In this case, the cure would surely be worse than the disease.

I take it you were against the roughing the kicker plit when that passed also?

I thought it was an excellent idea.

[Merlin]

Upon further review, Merlin's first post was identical to the ensuing post, therefore, double post penalty against Merlin stands.

I don't know what happened. The friggin thing gaked then it came up as two posts. What is it like -75 yards and a safety with the opposing team getting the ball on my 1 yard line?