weepaws 2,459 Posted February 24, 2015 Read that the NFL looking at possibly changing the PI to a 15 yard penalty rather than a spot foul . Very good move first one the NFL would hve made in a few years . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted February 25, 2015 Here's the link to the story. Simply in the discussion phase now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted February 25, 2015 This would change the 'heave it deep and hope for PI' dynamic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dehaven123 31 Posted February 25, 2015 If its up for discussion, id prefer some sort of tiered penalty, like running into the kicker vs roughing the kicker. I wouldn't be a fan of seeing a bunch of defensive backs grabbing receivers after the deep ball is in the air just because they got beat over the top. With that said, I hate the current rule. Of the two approaches(college vs NFL), I prefer the college rule. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted February 25, 2015 This would change the 'heave it deep and hope for PI' dynamic. Aka joe Flacco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 985 Posted February 25, 2015 I like the rule the way it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dueces Will Be Wild 15 Posted February 25, 2015 I like the rule the way it is. Me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted February 25, 2015 Wouldn't this just lead to abusive loopholes? No team could come back with a long pass since all you have to do is commit PI and hold them to 15yd chunks at a time. I'm sure there are more situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scothawk 2 Posted February 25, 2015 Alex Smith thrown balls become the immediate beneficiary of this rule change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkfin 32 Posted February 25, 2015 I hate the current rule! I would be in favor of this rule change actually, even though I hate that the league keeps tinkering and changing things. I've been saying this rule should be changed for a long long time though IMO. However, like somebody else said I think they should have a varience on it. If it's deemed "Flagrant" (i.e. tackeling the WR with hopelessness, etc)Then it should be a spot foul. But if the play is not easily seen as flagrant, then it should be simply a 15 yard penalty and automatic first down. (Half the distance to the goal) Basically - Like one of the other posters said. Treat it like the rule for running into the kicker vs flagrant foul on the kicker. I agree with the rule change regardless though. It's already a judgement call on how much interferance there is and every game and team is rated differently. But, this would at least not kill a team for a TD by placing the ball at the 1 yard line after a 50 yard hailmary. Also, this helps Def more which is needed since so many rules favor offense now days. I support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,311 Posted February 25, 2015 I'd support the change. So often these days it is abundantly clear that a team is just heaving it up and playing for PI more than making an actual focking completion. Yeah, I'm looking at you Baltimore. The new rule would have it's own downside in that it will often become beneficial to try some PI when there's any chance you're getting beat deep. So there are unintended consequences to watch out for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted February 25, 2015 Wouldn't this just lead to abusive loopholes? No team could come back with a long pass since all you have to do is commit PI and hold them to 15yd chunks at a time. I'm sure there are more situations. yup--that was the basis for the spot foul. if a guy gets a step on you, tackle him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcgangstas 41 Posted February 26, 2015 Alex Smith thrown balls become the immediate beneficiary of this rule change. Given that Smith won't throw the ball more than 7 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, quite true. Still find it amazing that KC didn't complete a TD pass to a WR in this day and age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
