NFL Manifesto
Posted by SBG on Monday, July 19th, 2004 at 9:03 pm
For some time I have been threatening to write a white paper, or more accurately, a manifesto on the NFL. This is an ongoing project. I intend to develop the NFL Manifesto over the course of time. I will include a link to this under Ongoing Projects. I'll also try to let people know when I have updated it.
THE NFL NEEDS A WEIGHT LIMIT ON ITS PLAYERS
Over the years, the average weight of players has steadily increased. This is not a good thing. I propose that players be limited to a maximum weight. Personally, I would love to see a maximum weight of 250 pounds. I would settle for a maximum weight of 275 pounds. A NFL with players who weighed no more than 275 pounds would be much more exciting. There would be fewer injuries, a larger premium on speed and more offensive opportunities. Imagine Brett Favre, at 230 pounds, never having to face a sack from some 350 pound behemouth. Imagine if linebackers were no bigger than Favre. How exciting would that be!
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I think a simplification of the rules would help the game immensely. Intentional grounding with the "between the tackles" and the "new" pass interference rules along with other things are just getting out of hand. A hardcore sports fan like me even finds it difficult to come to a ruling sometimes.
I think the idea of simplifying the rules is a good call, but the weight limit would put an immense amount on pressure and the abuse to their bodies would get much worse then it is now (ie supplements for weight loss and such). I agree with 7 that the tackle box rules should be taken out. Why should the qb get to through it away outside the pocket. Whats so special about that area? This would lead to more sacks and interceptions, which are much more exciting then passes thrown to the sidelines
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