Art_VanDalay
Footballguy
For some time now, I have never liked the NFL's idea of "offsetting" penalties when both teams each have a penalty on the same play. Let me say that I don't think it is a bad concept at times but it needs better guidelines than to just be applied across the board.
For example, I have seen several times this season where you may have a 5 yrd penalty on the offense (i.e. procedure) and say a 15 yd penalty on the defense for Pass Interference or worse, a personal foul. I have trouble understanding why a 5 yd and a 15 yd penalty are equal and I have even more trouble understanding why a personal foul call, which could include dangerous penalties like kicking, punching or facemasks, etc., are essentially allowed to go as "free" plays in these situations.
I think the Rules Committee should modify this rule and perhaps propose a "Net" result of the penalties in favor of the team with the lesser penalty and only offset like penalties such as 5 yarder for 5 yarder.
Anyone else have any opinions on this issue?
For example, I have seen several times this season where you may have a 5 yrd penalty on the offense (i.e. procedure) and say a 15 yd penalty on the defense for Pass Interference or worse, a personal foul. I have trouble understanding why a 5 yd and a 15 yd penalty are equal and I have even more trouble understanding why a personal foul call, which could include dangerous penalties like kicking, punching or facemasks, etc., are essentially allowed to go as "free" plays in these situations.
I think the Rules Committee should modify this rule and perhaps propose a "Net" result of the penalties in favor of the team with the lesser penalty and only offset like penalties such as 5 yarder for 5 yarder.
Anyone else have any opinions on this issue?