My Theory

by raiderhater77 on Nov 2, 2009 9:39 PM CST Comment 11 comments

So it's half time of Monday Night Football and I had a random thought. I've never heard this theory before so I'd like to hear everyone else's opinion. My theory is that the NFL has become so strict on pass interference penalties, late hits, etc. so that offenses can really put up big numbers. The NFL knows that offense sales tickets and they want to butts in the seats. The NFL is trying to handcuff defenses so that receivers and quarterbacks can have huge days (unless you're the Chiefs of course). I'd say it has little to do with player safety and a lot to do with selling tickets. It's hard to argue that they care a lot about player safety whenever the NFL won't allow private physicians to access concussions. They'll only allow their team physicians to evaluate them-I'm sure that the GMs and coaches have a lot of pull in the outcome of the player. I believe I'm correct on the previous comment, but I could be wrong. Anyway, please give me your thoughts on this theory. Don't ask why I had this random thought during halftime.

This is just a theory of mine.

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not quite sure

but the pass interference and penalties dont add too the yardage, but it could result in more pts

but not 100% sure

by cassel4prez on Nov 2, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Like I said

Just a thought

by raiderhater77 on Nov 2, 2009 9:51 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

It keeps

Defenses honest. I’ve seen so many penalties not get called tonight because it’s the saints and falcons. They don’t need to help the offense.

by raiderhater77 on Nov 2, 2009 10:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

It's an interesting point anyway

I think the rules of the league change over time. The changes ebb and flow with the mood of the fans and the owners and the coaches and the players. Fashion’s flow if you will. It’s a league of trends. Right now the 3-4 Defense is all the rage. I’m of the opinion that in today’s NFL, the traditional running game plays second fiddle to a relentless aerial assault. Anything can turn the league on a dime. Look at the whole wildcat concept. Everyone loves it. Wait around long enough and the league will find a reason to turn the defensive secondary loose once again and the whole complexion of the game will will follow suit.

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by Buck'O on Nov 2, 2009 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You've never heard this before?

People have been saying this for a while. But I think the NFL is trying to protect players, its just a bonus that offensive numbers go up.

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Nov 2, 2009 11:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed - This theory has been stated many times before

The single biggest change has been restricting contact on receivers (very clearly not a safety issue, but the league did attempt to say that). There was a lot of complaints (especially by defensive players) that the league was just trying to increase scoring. Same when they allowed O lineman to use their hands.

Clearly the league has worked to make the game safer and lots of dangerous tactics have been outlawed (the head slap and the leg whip for example), but they’ve just as clearly tried to increase the scoring as well.

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by Big Chief on Nov 3, 2009 12:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Concussion lawsuits

The league is shitting itself over these right now.

Blame my wife!
Waiting until August 2010

by sir eccles on Nov 3, 2009 9:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Its not that points sell tickets.

Its that players who score points sell tickets. The NFL has a great interest in keeping star players on the field, so expect to see more rules limiting contact.

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by KCSatchmo on Nov 3, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's a theory I've heard many times...

I’m sure they aren’t complaining about the cheap scores following a 50 yard penality for pass interference BUT—

1) NFL receivers have to have 2 feet in bounds WITH control in order for a catch to count. — If there were a points conspiricy then wouldn’t we go back to the 1 foot college rules?
2) NFL receivers can no longer claim to have been pushed out of bounds, and get credit for a catch. — If there were rules put in place specifically to get more points on the board then why did they change this rule to remove the catches that were awarded to push outs?

Certainly with some of the changes it encourages teams to pass more. There are very few 3 yards and a cloud of dust teams still around. Using the pass to spread out the defense so that you can RUN has become more prevelent. In the past you always ran first (to suck in defenses) to allow you to pass. … That’s certainly changing. But the rules are designed to protect the players.

The NFL is trying to protect itself from wat I believe is inveitable.
The players are getting bigger, faster and stronger every year. My father’s NFL never had 260lb LB’s or even 350 Linemen. Consiquently, the hits are getting harder and harder.
F=M*A
If the players keep getting bigger (M)
and stronger and therefore faster (A)
Then it stands to reason the force of the impacts is also going up and up. The protective gear they wear has hardly changed in the last 20 years, but the impacts have gotten bigger.
It’s only a matter of time until someone dies on an NFL field. Weather it be a broken neck, or a multi-concussion haveing player taking tat one hit in just the right place….. It’s getting closer and closer to a reality we’re going to have to deal with.

THe last thing the NFL or NFL fans want is for someone to die on the field. Rule’s have to change, and protective gear has to imporve. These are steps in the right direction, even if they do change the game for the worse (IMO – I like Marty ball and ugly field goal kicking defensive dominated games)

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by Texas Chief on Nov 3, 2009 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It’s hard to argue that they care a lot about player safety whenever the NFL won’t allow private physicians to access concussions.

This is not true, well maybe if you mean the NFL insurance won’t pay for players going to other than team doctors it is. But the player can go to any doctor he wants as long a he pays the bills.

by kcbh on Nov 3, 2009 11:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think it more of a conspiracy that the Stars or power teams get the calls.

Watch the games and see how Brady gets grazed and the flags come flying, but another QB can get hammered and the flag stays in the pants. I think it was Flacco on the play I’m thinking. They need to make sure that the power teams stay in the run where they will get the playoff spot so that the TV ratings will be there.

by Helmets on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs