No Longer able to "Show their Horns" - Rule Change

[PurpleNation22]

[marshpit23]

I saw this rule change proposal earlier this week. I didn't think it would pass...I was wrong; 31-1

I'm all in favor for a safer NFL. I don't agree with penalizing a RB for lowering his head, an instinctual reaction for a lot of RB's, in an attempt to deliver a blow and/or simply (instinctively) protecting himself. This has most likely been a life-long habit for RB's like Adrian Peterson. It's going to be a hard habit to break.

Instead of getting any easier
It's the hardest thing to take
I'm addicted to you
You're a hard habit to break
-Chicago
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[rpmwr19]

There were only a handful of plays in the entire season, across all teams, last year that would have been affected by this rule.

Not a big deal IMO.
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[SteelKing728]

At first I thought this was going to completely kill off power running and goal line running, but really all it is taking away ONLY the crown of the helmet. This shouldn't effect too much, but its a step closer to making the game more safe.

Peterson could still duck his head and lead with his helmet, just not with the crown of it.

Take this play for instance against the Steelers in 09:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZx7Y6LyxR4

That should still might be a legal play. Peterson did duck his head, but in doing so he lead with his shoulder and helmet, but not the crown of it.

perhaps it all might come down to the ref who's calling the game though...
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Thanks Jamison on that avi.

2013 Adopt a Minnesota Viking - Jared Allen - DE - #69

[Freakout]

Outside the tackle box and 3 yards down field according to Pelissero.
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[rpmwr19]

The poster child for this rule is Trent Richardson. I'm on my phone otherwise I would try to post the video of him v Kurt Coleman of the Eagles.
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[wcblack34]

My initial reaction is that I don't care for the rule.

However, I think we need to see how it is officiated before declaring it a success or failure.

[rpmwr19]

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[Kellerman]

That Peterson - Gay truck would probably be flagged under this new rule. I just don't like the rule. Then again, I don't really like some of the defensive calls either. I guess it's fair towards the defense in that respect.
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#97 Everson Griffin: 0 tackles : 0 sacks : 0 FF

[Kellerman]

[rpmwr19]

It's fair towards the defense and also protects the running back. You can visibly see the neck compression on that hit.

Probably the most famous example of this type of hit in the Earl Campbell truck and look at what those repeated shots have done to him.
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[PrplChilPill]

So a RB should just stand up and run tall and be knocked over? This is such a judgement call......

this passes, but chop blocks behind the line are ok still? Diving at defenders knees is ok still? Unreal.
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[PurpleNation22]

[this providence]

Off the top of my head, Peterson would have been flagged for the Sherman hit. Go through any highlight package last year and you'll see several other questionable ones as well. Given the state of NFL officiating; questionable, the effect of this penalty, and the violence AD runs with all adds up to a pretty poor formula.

All in all, this rule takes away a lot of the fear AD bearing down on someone creates. And further emphasizes the league moving to more pure passing focus. Which is bad news for a team currently not set up to excel in that area.
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