Not as much a new penalty, but a couple things I’d like to see changed in the officiating process:
1. Make pass interference challengeable, both called on the field and not called on the field
With spot fouls, these penalties can result in 30-40 yard gains. Way too much on the line for these not to be reviewed - See 2020 Raiders vs Dolphins
2. Either call holding, or don’t
The “holding” rule is way too inconsistent in the league. We’ve all heard the phrase “holding can be called on every play”. It’s true, to an extent. It’s true because simply having the defenders Jersey move looks like holding.
OL are taught at a young age to grab on to the breast plate of the shoulder pads and use that as your hand placement point. If an OL gets a perfect punch and engages (grabs inside the pads) and the rusher moves in any direction, it’s going to look like holding. In reality, the OL is still in full control of the defender no matter how much his jersey moves.
I’m tired of seeing an OL latch on a bury a guy but because his Jersey moves (as he’s getting the pancake) it’s holding.
Meanwhile, you have other guys out sticking their arms out on edge rushers and getting a quick pull and letting go and no flag.
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