NFL could make P.I. penalty 15 yards instead of a spot foul

mudloggerone

Outlaw
Administrator
I think that would be a lot fairer to the defenses. Another idea being tossed about is possibly making some penalties reviewable by replay. Again I like that idea too. Obvious mistakes happen when those flags get to flying.
 

German CTL

Circle City Outlaw
I would think you'd see a huge rise in the amount of PI flags.. Defenders that know they're beat for a long one might opt to just dive for the wrs feet and take him out and concede the 15 yds.
 

Phicinfan

Expert on nothing, opinionated on everything
Administrator
absolutely agree with German, you will see increase due to defenders thinking 15 yards is much easier to give up, and officials who will not be as concerned of changing the game by moving play to spot of foul.

that being said, I like the move to 15 yards.

As for challenging flags.....that could really drag the game.
 
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