Good idea in theory, but it would require too much guess work which would lead to a lack of consistency. I just don't think that this would be able to be enforced accurately.

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5. Review every play upstairs and if a play looks questionable - buzz the official on the field to stop play.

Games would take forever. This of course would be solved if they didn't show so many damn commercials. Gotta make money I guess.

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7. Pass interference be a 15 yard penalty or spot of the foul - whichever is farthest. This helps a defense not get killed by a bad call by the officials.

A lot of people seem to like it this way. I don't. This form gives the defender an incentive to commit a penalty on plays over 15 yards that he is pretty sure he won't be able to legally defend. I think the way it is currently structured is best. Bad calls are a part of the game. eta: (maybe I misunderstood what you were saying here. Please clarify)

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9. Get rid of the illegal contact downfield. Too many officials blow this call because the receiver runs right at the defender, initiates contact, and the defender gets the flag.

I sort of agree with this, but not entirely. I don't think they should get rid of it altogether. I think they should just loosen up the way that it is called. That would decrease the offense's advantage though, and points put asses in seats.

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10. Use common sense. A lot of the NFL rules are actually not that bad if the official would use common sense when interpreting them and not enforce them literally. A "blow to the head" is not when a player grazes a helmet in the act of swatting for a ball. An official can, and should use his judgement when determining intent on a personal foul. Did the player act in a reckless manner or a manner that they intended to hurt the player? If the answer is "no" then don't throw the flag.

This creates inconsistency between games and plays. You can't have referees just calling games the way that they want to call them. Players, coaches, and fans should know what to expect. This would open up the door for even more accusations of unfair calls. If you have a problem with a rule being followed strictly for a game then just change the rule.

I thought the rest of your points were decent, especially #1.