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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 782532"><p>Helmet contact rule:</p><p></p><p>I've noted a couple of times that the new helmet contact rule could be a big run game changer depending on how they enforce it. Helmet contact in the trenches, accidental or otherwise, is quite frequent, whether by defenders or running backs, with offensive players not exempt from the rule.</p><p></p><p>We got a first obvious look at enforcement in Tennessee's first possession down at the Packer's 5 yard line. Martinez came up to stuff a run and smacked the runner helmet-to-helmet. It wasn't one those instance where both guys get low and collide. They were both playing high and Martinez just headed him. No call. From the standpoint of potential chaos from this rule that's a good thing. The rule as written clearly called for a 15 yard penalty.</p><p></p><p>Later in the game there was a play where a runner was out in space, both the runner and defender got low and collided helmet to helmet. The defender got the flag. The way this rule is written, both should have been flagged with the penalties offsetting, which is just one illustration of how these guys do not know how to write rules to get the desireed affect without unintended consequences.</p><p></p><p>There was another helmet contact call on a Titan running back plowing into the line. I looked at the replay several times and I could not see it other than incidental, a real head scratcher.</p><p></p><p>It's still quite early. There's plenty of opportunity for the league to make a mess of this and they are off to a good start. It may not seem impactful now since we're more concerned with the players than winning and losing, but these are 15 yard penalties and the opportunity for game changing calls and controversies is off to a good start.</p><p></p><p>Kickoff Rule:</p><p></p><p>The rule that now requires most of the receiving team blockers stand 10 yards back of the kick line while the kicking team can't get a running start was intended to reduce high speed/high impact collisions.</p><p></p><p>If the way the Titan and Packer receiving teams played this last night is the norm in the league, coaches have rendered this new rule a misshapened joke. Both of these teams had all of those up blockers turn their backs, sprint back toward the returner, then flip and assume a blocking posture in some kind of pre-determined array. The KO guys had a free run for 30 or more yards down the field before contact, and some of those blockers were not fully set by the time the KO guys engaged them. The injury risk looks worse than it was before.</p><p></p><p>This rule was intended to have the up front blockers engage the coverage guys sooner, with the coverage guys moving slower since they could no longer move until the kick. Oops. These coaches found the gaping loophole.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 782532"] Helmet contact rule: I've noted a couple of times that the new helmet contact rule could be a big run game changer depending on how they enforce it. Helmet contact in the trenches, accidental or otherwise, is quite frequent, whether by defenders or running backs, with offensive players not exempt from the rule. We got a first obvious look at enforcement in Tennessee's first possession down at the Packer's 5 yard line. Martinez came up to stuff a run and smacked the runner helmet-to-helmet. It wasn't one those instance where both guys get low and collide. They were both playing high and Martinez just headed him. No call. From the standpoint of potential chaos from this rule that's a good thing. The rule as written clearly called for a 15 yard penalty. Later in the game there was a play where a runner was out in space, both the runner and defender got low and collided helmet to helmet. The defender got the flag. The way this rule is written, both should have been flagged with the penalties offsetting, which is just one illustration of how these guys do not know how to write rules to get the desireed affect without unintended consequences. There was another helmet contact call on a Titan running back plowing into the line. I looked at the replay several times and I could not see it other than incidental, a real head scratcher. It's still quite early. There's plenty of opportunity for the league to make a mess of this and they are off to a good start. It may not seem impactful now since we're more concerned with the players than winning and losing, but these are 15 yard penalties and the opportunity for game changing calls and controversies is off to a good start. Kickoff Rule: The rule that now requires most of the receiving team blockers stand 10 yards back of the kick line while the kicking team can't get a running start was intended to reduce high speed/high impact collisions. If the way the Titan and Packer receiving teams played this last night is the norm in the league, coaches have rendered this new rule a misshapened joke. Both of these teams had all of those up blockers turn their backs, sprint back toward the returner, then flip and assume a blocking posture in some kind of pre-determined array. The KO guys had a free run for 30 or more yards down the field before contact, and some of those blockers were not fully set by the time the KO guys engaged them. The injury risk looks worse than it was before. This rule was intended to have the up front blockers engage the coverage guys sooner, with the coverage guys moving slower since they could no longer move until the kick. Oops. These coaches found the gaping loophole. [/QUOTE]
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