The biggest change is...
Originally Posted by
DUKIECB
Can you clarify or give examples of the rules that you think have caused this? I know they are trying to protect the QB to the point that it doesn't even seem like football sometimes but I'm not sure that has a huge effect on crazy stats and unbelievable scoring numbers. Not trying to discredit you but I'm just curious as to which exact rules are you referring to?
You can't touch a receiver 5 yards past the line of scrimmage. The Patriot defenses in the early 2000's used to abuse the Colts wr's on their routes. After that rule went into the NFL wr's had more freedom and db's were put at a disadvantage big time.
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