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Is there any way a "penalty limit" could be successfully implemented in the NFL?
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:42 pm
I saw a stat at some point today that more flags have been thrown this year than at this point in any season in NFL history. The latest trend is to legislate more and more rules into the game to the point where I think most people are surprised when a flag isn't called on a play. Frankly it's to the point where you don't even few like you're watching much of the game itself because half of it was flagged for something.
Anyway. Could some kind of penalty limit ever be installed? Let's say very basic concept is refs get 5-7 flags a quarter to use. To me something like that would really force them to only use them on egregious instances of breaking the rules. I know it sounds ridiculous but I think we're going to hit a critical mass soon of players, teams, media, fans getting sick of seeing yellow rain down Every Sunday day. Something has to be done.
Anyway. Could some kind of penalty limit ever be installed? Let's say very basic concept is refs get 5-7 flags a quarter to use. To me something like that would really force them to only use them on egregious instances of breaking the rules. I know it sounds ridiculous but I think we're going to hit a critical mass soon of players, teams, media, fans getting sick of seeing yellow rain down Every Sunday day. Something has to be done.
This post was edited on 9/27/15 at 10:44 pm
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Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:42 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Go to bed.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:43 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
They just need more common sense rules and to let the players play.
The "call the penalty if there's even a doubt" mentality they've established for refs is ruining the game.
The "call the penalty if there's even a doubt" mentality they've established for refs is ruining the game.
This post was edited on 9/27/15 at 10:44 pm
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:43 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Maybe players should follow the rules?
The flags are excessive, but until the rules are changed, you are going to continue to see a hefty amount of flags.
The flags are excessive, but until the rules are changed, you are going to continue to see a hefty amount of flags.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:44 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Contender for worst idea ever
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:44 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Absolutely not possible at least the quarter limit. You could get to the maximum and just start tackling receivers at the snap
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:45 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
quote:seriously might be one of the dumbest suggestions I've ever heard. it would be a free for all after the limit would be reached. PI and holding every play
Anyway. Could some kind of penalty limit ever be installed? Let's say very basic concept is refs get 5-7 flags a quarter to use. To me something like that would really force them to only use them on egregious instances of breaking the rules. I know it sounds ridiculous but I think we're going to hit a critical mass soon of players, teams, media, fans getting sick of seeing yellow rain down Every Sunday day. Something has to be done.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:45 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
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Is there any way a "penalty limit" could be successfully implemented in the NFL?
No but they could stop some of the bullshite calls away from the play and the can't touch the QB penalties.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:46 pm to Fearthehat0307
Not to mention the shite that wouldn't be called while the refs try to stay within their limit
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:48 pm to WestCoastAg
"There were 12 men on the field. Please reset the game clock to 14 seconds left before the half. The game has reached the penalty limit, therefore penalties will no longer be called. Good luck men."
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:48 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
It cracks me up that so many complain that Goodell is incompetent yet this is the shite they come up with 
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:53 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
This topic again?
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:54 pm to UncleBlazer
it's pretty funny to think about if it were actually implemented. It would be like fricking WWE once the limit was reached. 
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:56 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Admins please move to the Dumb Idea Board.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 11:18 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Wtf this might be the dumbest idea ever. Once the limit is reached what is to stop the defense from having 30 guys on the field?
Posted on 9/27/15 at 11:29 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
This is a work environment issue. These refs need performance reviews from the Head Office. Weed out the flag happy refs. Make them afraid of losing their jobs for mistakes throughout their career.
This post was edited on 9/27/15 at 11:30 pm
Posted on 9/28/15 at 7:44 am to Brettesaurus Rex
Its that damn woman ref on her period
Posted on 9/28/15 at 7:50 am to StringedInstruments
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Maybe players should follow the rules?
How about a "penalty limit" where if a player gets X number of flags, he has to sit a series? (And on personal fouls/unsportsmanlike conducts, if he gets X number of those he's tossed from the game.)
This post was edited on 9/28/15 at 7:51 am
Posted on 9/28/15 at 7:52 am to Brettesaurus Rex
A penalty limit is impossible; however, football is getting out of control. Football is by far me and my dads favorite sport. However, we were talking yesterday while watching and we said from a neutral observers point if you didnt grow up with any bias, football freaking sucks. So many stoppages in play and freakign rules for only like 6 minutes of actual gametime
Posted on 9/28/15 at 8:34 am to lsupride87
How about just make fewer things illegal? Repeal the Mel Blount rule for starters.
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