Issue #1 - NFL Officiating
Wow! This is BIG! And, as a long time football fan (old-timer!), I am VERY concerned about the officiating & rules enforcement. Here is a list of my concerns:
a. Instant Replay
We are in a new world of technology! The can of worms is open & probably will never be closed! ALL SPORTS are using instant replay & ALL SPORTS are having issues! So, what do we do? I see two choices - 1- DO NOT USE IT! (I know, this is an old timer talking!) 2 - Use it ONLY sparingly! Here is an idea - coaches can use it ONLY 3 times a game - they get to choose. And, they can use it at any time for any reason - pass interference, holding, offsides, or to checkout the cheerleaders! 3 - Fix what we have now! Good luck with this one!
The other issue I have is the flow of the game! There is NO FLOW to the game with instant replay!!!
And, the use of the GIANT screen in stadiums for the fans. If I were in charge, the replay would not be used with controversial plays! It stirs up the fans & makes the officials look bad!
b. What is pass interference? To me this is easy, if the ball is in the air, no touching either the offense or defensive player! NO TOUCHING!!!! SIMPLE!
c. BAD officials are dismissed! Maybe this is happening, but, it needs to happen!
Issue #2 - Salary Cap
It is going up again! From somewhere just under 200 million a year to over 200 million per year. Have you been to a game? Cheapest ticket over $100. (using internet ticket buying 300-400 a ticket!) Beer $$$. Parking$$$ Water$$$$ We need a fan union! My prediction, eventually, the NFL will need to be concerned about fans & the cost of a game! Players and Owners are making PLENTY of money.
Issue #3 - Collective Bargaining
Another contract. My issues, player health concerns. BOTH current players & retired players! It is a dangerous game, take care of the health of all players.
Owners money & players money. What is fair? Just like a business, the owner deserves more money than the workers, BUT, how much is a fair share? Not only is this an NFL issue, but, an issue for every business.
Issue #4 - Scheduling
Wow! Where do I begin? Regular "old" NFL Schedule - Sunday Games - two times - early & late games, usually 1 & 4 pm EST. To today, Regular old games schedule, plus, Monday Night football, and Thursday night football. and playing games in London, Mexico, etc? WOW! And, the NFL is concerned about injuries? HA HA! All these different days of play? $$$ $$$! If you were a young man (or woman) that played high school football, and were asked to play another football game 4 days later (normal high school Friday nights & then Tuesday? HA HA! Not $$$ $$$!
Issue #5 - This is my special concern - I'm sure the NFL does not care! - Celebrations!
WOW! Make ONE play, and you strut around like a PEACOCK? Make one play, and you need a SPECIAL CELEBRATION? There is less in two minutes in the game, you make a play, you strut around, the clock is running!!!! WOW! It is OK to be excited, emotional, football is an emotional game! BUT, WE HAVE CROSSED THE LINE!
Again, I am an old timer! I know we need to change, BUT, change for the sake of change? What are we teaching our kids? Commercials for Thursday Night Football focus on two opposing fans trash talking each other, funny, but not good.
I still love this game, but THIS game is beginning to lose me!
NFL?
NOT FOR LONG?
TIME WILL TELL!
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