Dumb NFL rule changes

[Happy Panther]

The NFL will be more aggressive in suspending players next season for illegal hits, and also could make changes to instant replay and kickoffs.

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Rules defining a defenseless player will be expanded and now will include eight categories:

• A quarterback in the act of throwing;

• A receiver trying to catch a pass;

• A runner already in the grasp of tacklers and having his forward progress stopped;

• A player fielding a punt or a kickoff;

• A kicker or punter during the kick;

• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;

• A receiver who receives a blind-side block;

• A player already on the ground.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6223700

Is this a joke? Is someone playing a trick on me??

[Darth Biscuit]

Hopefully they mean after the ball has left the qb's hand...

[Jangler]

• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;

I assume that means after a fumble or interception. If so, he is a defender and you have to just let him run around and tackle with out stopping him? pussification of football smh

[Hawk]

QB will soon be wearing a ghey pink flag around his waist

[R0CKnR0LLA]

A player already on the ground.

Pfft, that's the best opportunity to lay a brutal hit on someone. WTF NFL

[Cat'sGrowl]

30 years and noone will care about this game. Guarantee it. Unless someone with some sense steps in, it's bound to happen.

The 3rd one is the most ludicrous one on that list.

This sport just keeps getting sissier and stupider.

[replive]

looks like this is just a clarification. illegal hits on a qb while they were throwing was illegal last year too.

[DC Amp]

It seems as if they are trying to reduce long term effects on players after they retire. Players want care after they retire then the nfl is trying not to let them get hurt now. I disagree, the players are fully aware of the risks when they sign their contracts. I don't like where all this is heading.

[Seamonk]

If you didn't know about the consequences, why are you playing this game.