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    I wish they would have enforced this rule during the last Super Bowl.

    The Seattle defense could have ripped off the Broncos WR's pants, bent them over, and had their way with them during that game and the refs still wouldn't have called a penalty.

    Do you like the Illegal contact being enforced more, or not?

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    To be honest, I don't like it. I know from our perspective it would have helped us in the SB, but I don't think it's good for the game. The game is too slanted toward offense right now. I don't think they needed to change how illegal contact is called.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoWave View Post
    To be honest, I don't like it. I know from our perspective it would have helped us in the SB, but I don't think it's good for the game. The game is too slanted toward offense right now. I don't think they needed to change how illegal contact is called.
    I don't think they are changing how it is called, they are just enforcing the rule in place (I wish baseball would do this with the strike zone)

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    Right now, the game is basically... Run an offensive play, look for the flag. Pass the ball, look for the flag. EVERY incomplete pass comes with the fans holding their breath waiting for the flag. Its actually become a PLAY. If you are down by 3 points and need to go 50 yrds, who here believes the defense can stop three deep pass plays in a row without getting a PI or IC call? It's become absurd. How can you play defense in today's NFL?
    (the previous comment was not directed at any particular individual and was not intended to slander,disrespect or offend any reader of said statement)

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoWave View Post
    To be honest, I don't like it. I know from our perspective it would have helped us in the SB, but I don't think it's good for the game. The game is too slanted toward offense right now. I don't think they needed to change how illegal contact is called.
    It hasn't been legal to molest receivers after 5 yards since before you were born. The Seahawks are the worst offenders by far. It is time the NFL simply enforced existing laws. Interesting. Enforce existing laws. What a concept....

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    As long as they call it even. Problem is teams like Seattle believe if you contact a receiver on every play the refs won't call them all and will just get used to the contact. And so far they have been correct. The contact they are allowed to make with receivers is ridiculous. Then other teams play it the same way and get called because their guys don't do it every play of every game. As games get more important refs allow them to play more and even less of these illegal plays get called.
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    It's great they are emphasizing it now. But it means little by the time the real games start.

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    Every year referees talk about enforcing rules and go all out with flags in the pre-season...only to pull back once the season starts. I wouldn't expect anything different this year

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    It would have made no difference if it was called closer in the Super Bowl. Our offensive line getting manhandled had more to do with it than our receivers getting manhandled.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyHorse View Post
    It would have made no difference if it was called closer in the Super Bowl. Our offensive line getting manhandled had more to do with it than our receivers getting manhandled.
    This is absolutely true. Doesn't change that they do it though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gregbroncs View Post
    This is absolutely true. Doesn't change that they do it though.
    Had it been called consistently throughout the season though Seattle might not have made it there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoWave View Post
    To be honest, I don't like it. I know from our perspective it would have helped us in the SB, but I don't think it's good for the game. The game is too slanted toward offense right now. I don't think they needed to change how illegal contact is called.

    I agree with this. I dont want this league to become the arena league where 40-50 pts a game is the norm. I like solid defensive play even if it means we got our asses kicked. Just tells me we need to toughen up as a team.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Northman View Post
    I agree with this. I dont want this league to become the arena league where 40-50 pts a game is the norm. I like solid defensive play even if it means we got our asses kicked. Just tells me we need to toughen up as a team.
    In this age of fantasy football's massive popularity and things like the Red Zone network, I have a feeling that the NFL probably isn't too concerned on helping out the defensive side of the ball any time soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Northman View Post
    I agree with this. I dont want this league to become the arena league where 40-50 pts a game is the norm. I like solid defensive play even if it means we got our asses kicked. Just tells me we need to toughen up as a team.
    Since when is grabbing receivers with your hands and holding them considered solid play?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoWave View Post
    In this age of fantasy football's massive popularity and things like the Red Zone network, I have a feeling that the NFL probably isn't too concerned on helping out the defensive side of the ball any time soon.
    No, it's about following the rules. The NFL knows there are many fans of good defense and big hits, and if it weren't for those darned concussions, they would allow the hell out of monster hitting. That is what has hurt a lot of defenses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gregbroncs View Post
    As long as they call it even. Problem is teams like Seattle believe if you contact a receiver on every play the refs won't call them all and will just get used to the contact. And so far they have been correct. The contact they are allowed to make with receivers is ridiculous. Then other teams play it the same way and get called because their guys don't do it every play of every game. As games get more important refs allow them to play more and even less of these illegal plays get called.
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    It's great they are emphasizing it now. But it means little by the time the real games start.
    This was my beef with Seattle all last year: 31 teams are bound by current rules; refs let ONE team play like it's 1970. Gee, wonder who's gonna win the Big One—but don't wonder MUCH....

    I don't care if we use 2005 rules or 1905 rules as long as we ALL use the SAME rules, so it's fair. When refs make some teams play basketball against others playing hockey, it's a joke.

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    It would have made no difference if it was called closer in the Super Bowl. Our offensive line getting manhandled had more to do with it than our receivers getting manhandled.
    Absolutely. Fortunately, we paid big bucks for many top free agents to fix what went catastrophically wrong from the Super Bowls very first play, so we're fine now, right? RIGHT...?
    Oh, valid point. I thought you meant all starters, you should take the time to be more descriptive, don't be shy. Jaded

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