Catch rule needs to be actually changed

Catch rule needs to be actually changed

The always-reactive NFL has reacted to the most controversial call of the 2014 season by changing the underlying rule without changing it.  Instead, the language of the rule regarding what is and isn’t a catch has been tweaked.  The rule itself remains unchanged. Most importantly, the rule remains inherently subjective, with the confusing and reasonable-minds-may-differ…

Catch rule needs to be actually changed

Catch rule needs to be actually changed

The always-reactive NFL has reacted to the most controversial call of the 2014 season by changing the underlying rule without changing it.  Instead, the language of the rule regarding what is and isn’t a catch has been tweaked.  The rule itself remains unchanged. Most importantly, the rule remains inherently subjective, with the confusing and reasonable-minds-may-differ…