In recent years, there have been many games and calls within games that have left the NFL world in controversy.\u00a0 While the human element – the refs – can’t be replaced, new NFL rule changes and enforcements of said regulations may bring some peace and clarity with calls.<\/p>\n
With the Super Bowl long past and the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> being named Super Bowl Champions,<\/a> some are still upset about the holding call at the end of the game.\u00a0 It is one humble person’s suggestion that the NFL take a look at some of the penalties.\u00a0 Defensive penalties should only be automatic first downs on personal fouls.\u00a0 For instance, defensive pass interference is an automatic first down.\u00a0 If the offense is called for pass interference do they lose a down?<\/p>\n While it is too late in the game to argue this particular call, maybe we can make some adjustments moving forward.\u00a0 Should defensive holding simply be a five-yard penalty and replay the down?\u00a0 At least in this case, maybe the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> would have had the opportunity to try and match their score.\u00a0 It’s a simple adjustment and gives the offense the yards and the opportunity to replay the down, but doesn’t kill the chances of the other team in the game.<\/p>\n "It was a holding. I tugged his jersey. I was hoping they would let it slide."<\/p>\n Eagles CB James Bradberry takes accountability for his controversial holding call on JuJu Smith-Schusterpic.twitter.com\/knnzKzUSii<\/a><\/p>\n — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n