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NFL Rule Changes Help Defense/Dolphins Response To It

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by alen1, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    I'll summarize the rules as they are in paragraphs so you don't have to read the whole article.

    Rules Changed:

    1) Elimination of force out rule - A receiver must have both feet inbounds. However, if a defender grabs or wraps his hands around the WR while in air and forces him out, it is considered a catch.

    2) Five yard facemask penalty - The 5 yard penalty for accidently grabbing the facemask has been taken off the list. The defender will now face fifteen yard penalties for the twisting of the facemask.

    3) On- Field Communication - Defensive players will be able to communicate with their coaches on the sidelines via earpiece. Only two defenders can have the earpiece and only one can be on the field at a time. The earpiece will shut off when there is 15 seconds remaining on the play clock. There will be a green dot on the helmet (like the offensive side of the ball) to designate the player with the earpiece.

    4) Coin toss - The team that wins the coin toss has an option of deferring its decision until the second half.

    Dolphins Players Response To Rules

    Derek Hagan's response to the taking away of the force-out rule:

    Also,


    What Dolphins coaches have done to to get used to the taking away of the force-out rule:

    Porter's Response To Communication Rule

    Sparano On Who Will Have Earpieces:

    http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphins/content/sports/epaper/2008/07/31/a7c_dolphins_sider_0801.html
     
    Last edited: Aug 1, 2008
  2. texasPHINSfan

    texasPHINSfan New Member

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    i think the elimination of the force-out rule is stupid. why would you get rid of that?
     
  3. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    I was wondering the same as I read the article.
     
  4. rafael

    rafael Well-Known Member

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    I'm sure they're trying to eliminate subjectivity.
     
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  5. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Talk about throwing out the baby with the bathwater!
     
  6. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    Cause its controversial. They should just be like college all you need is 1 foot.
     

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