Why are the rules more for Offense?

[sling58]

I have been seeing a trend lately where all the new rules are to help the offense? When did the game turn into a unfair advantage for the Defense?

[m0ef0e]

I think they do this under the premise that people want to see more high-scoring, fast-paced games and big plays. It's marketing and the pursuit of making more money.

[sling58]

I think it's unfair. Make it equal on both sides.

[m0ef0e]

I think it's unfair. Make it equal on both sides.

If they did that, they wouldn't sell all those Manning and T.O. jerseys every year.

[Chiefster]

I have been seeing a trend lately where all the new rules are to help the offense? When did the game turn into a unfair advantage for the Defense?


I think the mind set is that high powered offense puts more butts in the seats, but I could be wrong.

[Chiefster]

I think they do this under the premise that people want to see more high-scoring, fast-paced games and big plays. It's marketing and the pursuit of making more money.

Agreed! I, too, believe this to be the case; it's a marketing ploy.

[chief31]

I despise the way the rules have been getting 'geared' toward the offense. Let the Arena leagues cheat their defensive players. I like the game of football to be played fairly. I don't believe in a sixty yard penalty. I feel that if they are going to penalize the defense as harshly as they do, then they need to start penalizing the offense in a similar fashion. Let's say 25 yards and an automatic fourth down, for holding. And, start actually calling holding.

Of course that would be ridiculous, but the current offensively-swayed rules are equally ridiculous.

This, in no way, suggests that it is wise for a head coach to not want his team to score thirty points in todays NFL.

[Guru]

I think they do this under the premise that people want to see more high-scoring, fast-paced games and big plays. It's marketing and the pursuit of making more money.

Herm would hate that.

[Chiefster]

Herm would hate that.


Heh! Agreed! :lol:

[m0ef0e]

I despise the way the rules have been getting 'geared' toward the offense. Let the Arena leagues cheat their defensive players. I like the game of football to be played fairly. I don't believe in a sixty yard penalty. I feel that if they are going to penalize the defense as harshly as they do, then they need to start penalizing the offense in a similar fashion. Let's say 25 yards and an automatic fourth down, for holding. And, start actually calling holding.

Of course that would be ridiculous, but the current offensively-swayed rules are equally ridiculous.

This, in no way, suggests that it is wise for a head coach to not want his team to score thirty points in todays NFL.

Bang on! :sign0098:

[Chiefster]

Bang on! :sign0098:

Agreed!

[Canada]

QB's are sissies!!

[Chiefster]

QB's are sissies!!


Heh! Payton Manning! :lol:

[sling58]

Heh! Payton Manning! :lol:

Tom Brady

[Canada]

carson palmer

[Chiefster]

Tom Brady


carson palmer


..Just to name a few. :D