Ineligible receiver rule changed

[Marinlik]

The Ravens got their wishes. They no longer have to be able to correctly read a formation, or just listen on the god damn ref that stands there and points on the ineligible receiver like a special aids teacher trying to get a special needs kid to pick up the right toy from the ground. The ineligible receiver formations that the Patriots used in the AFC divisional playoffs is now illegal. Unfortunately for the Ravens, they have not been able to make murdering, domestic abuse, or DUIs legal.

Baltimore Ravens ?@Ravens 8m8 minutes ago
NFL owners have passed the rule proposal banning the use of ineligible receivers like the Patriots did in the AFC divisional playoffs.

 

[50-yard-line]

If you're stupid, outlaw intelligence...

 

[Sicilian]

If you're stupid, outlaw intelligence...

It's a Faustian deal with the devil.

"I want to be the greatest piano player in the world!"

"Granted! I have now made everyone one else on Earth physically incapable of playing the piano at all."

 

[jboston19]

Such a gutless and despicable franchise.

 

[pheenix11]

I tweeted them back:

"when they are going to ban the chuck it down field and pray for pass interference play? Your offense would be crippled."

 

[EatSleepWinRepeat]

Can't beat em, change the rules!

 

[patsinthesnow]

@cpriceNFL: This whole Ravens/receiver rule thing is faintly reminiscent of the Bill Polian PI stuff from 2003-04.

 

[Deus Irae]

The moment Mara's words were made public, the outcome was assured.

 

[pheenix11]

How many rules are they going to change because they can't beat Belichick?

 

[ctpatsfan1]

BB noted that this will impact other formations like the punt coverage........I will find it hysterical when the rule comes back to bite the Ravens in the *** on punt coverage or some other formation they had no idea that it impacted.

 

[hwc]

The refs can't even remember the rules they already have. This one probably runs a couple of pages just by itself....

 

[hwc]

Why do I think that the Pats are going to start the season with a WR wearing an tackle number? Maybe Amendola listed as a tackle....

 

[signbabybrady]

What's the actual new rule?

 

[varjao]

This is really ridiculous

 

[ViperGTS]

What's the actual new rule?

The new rule is essentially if the Patriots do something that benefits them in a game it is illegal. Touchdowns, field goals or a defensive stop of any kind is overruled and the play will be re-run until it is satisfactory to the other team.

 

[pheenix11]

What's the actual new rule?

Rule 5.1.A
Bill Belichick can not use deception and must display each play on the jumbotron prior to running it.

 

[BSR]

Rule 5.1.A
Bill Belichick can not use deception and must display each play on the jumbotron prior to running it.

Somehow I think most other teams would still lose even if they did do this.

 

[chasa]

So if im not mistaken, that eliminates most fake punts correct?

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Have they outlawed that "deceptive" QB option play yet?

 

[mrscruff]

I don't care either way if the rules get changed, but it strikes me as funny that the Patriots exploited a rule legally but now no other team has the option of being creative like the Patriots because the practice has been outlawed.

I doubted that the Patriots would employ this procedure too often in the upcoming season so it really handicaps the rest of the League going forward... the Patriots have already benefited by it. I don't think this handicaps the Patriots as much as the Ravens or others think.

Imagine having your way by springing a surprise on the opposition when the season is on the line and slipping away, obtaining an advantage at a crucial juncture and wrestling the game back and then after making hay while the sun shines, the same practice is made illegal later so that the others can't exploit it. I am sure some of the more creative offensive minds in the League would not have minded doing something similar this upcoming season.