Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Which of these proposed rule changes would you like to see approved?

I am not a robot.
10
24%
Ban the "tush push".
5
12%
No automatic 1st down on defensive holding and illegal contact penalties.
7
17%
Use postseason overtime rules in regular season.
4
10%
Seed playoffs by record only.
4
10%
Players on season-ending Injured Reserve don't count against 90-player roster limit.
6
14%
Teams can contact players (not just their agents) during legal tampering period.
1
2%
K-balls (balls used in kickoffs, FGs, XPs) can be prepared the day prior to a game.
3
7%
Allow teams that have qualified for the playoffs to send scouts to games in final 2 weeks of season that involve potential playoff opponents.
2
5%
 
Total votes: 42

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Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by Sibelius Hindemith » Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:29 pm

Please check the box for "i am not a robot" so that the total number of voters can be tallied.

For explanations of the proposed rule changes go here...

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2 ... e-meetings
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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by Michael K. » Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:40 pm

No automatic first for defensive holding makes so much sense. I've seen third and seventeens be converted for a five yard holding call on the other side of the field!

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by Michael K. » Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:42 pm

I read the OT rules wrong, and would have changed my vote. They are asking for both teams to gain a possession no matter what? I thought they were asking for the post season to be the same as the regular season? Opening TD means game over?

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by Sibelius Hindemith » Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:23 pm

I'll set it so you can change your votes. ;)

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by maoling » Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:25 pm

I hate the stinking tush push. It's a feckin' rugby play.

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by trharder » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:40 pm

maoling wrote:
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:25 pm
I hate the stinking tush push. It's a feckin' rugby play.
Why?
It's supposed to be a physical sport. Not all NFL teams are even able to pull it off effectively.
Outlawing it would seem to be one more step to pussifiy the sport.

I guess I should have voted to overturn the defensive holding auto 1st down, but I didn't check anything except
not being a robot.

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by Sibelius Hindemith » Sat Mar 22, 2025 6:10 pm

trharder wrote:
Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:40 pm
I guess I should have voted to overturn the defensive holding auto 1st down, but I didn't check anything except
not being a robot.
:? You can update (change) your votes any time. And when you select one of the poll options you are voting to support it, not oppose it.

Good to know you're not a robot though. ;)

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by Sibelius Hindemith » Sat Mar 22, 2025 6:39 pm

I am opposed to the "tush push" because, as i understand it, defenders aren't allowed to do the same thing (i.e. push the defender in front of them). Plus, as was mentioned, it is something more closely related to rugby than football traditionally and i'd rather they remain as distinct as possible from one another.

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by rockycola » Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:23 pm

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I 100% agree with Michael and the Detroit Lions on No automatic first down for defensive holding.
Rocky Colavito is a Hall of Famer in my book!

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Re: Poll: proposed NFL rule changes

Post by Pharmabro » Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:32 pm

Sibelius Hindemith wrote:
Sat Mar 22, 2025 6:39 pm
I am opposed to the "tush push" because, as i understand it, defenders aren't allowed to do the same thing (i.e. push the defender in front of them). Plus, as was mentioned, it is something more closely related to rugby than football traditionally and i'd rather they remain as distinct as possible from one another.
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