The new NFL rule you can't touch or basicall tackle the quarterback!!! Thoughts????

**rollie_t651** · 09-23-18, 07:00 PM

I saw this highlight and play just now on NBC. The NFL needs to change the rule or a lot of people will stop watching and attending. Not sure what Clay was suppose to do there. It’s a joke.

**Slipknot26** · 09-23-18, 07:08 PM

NFL should send to all teams labeled
" Perfect tackle , shitty officiating "

**pavyracer** · 09-23-18, 07:13 PM

It depends on the refs. Matt Ryan was tackled the same way today, which is not a penalty in my opinion, and the refs didn't call anything as they should and no one questioned the play. Let the players play. No QB was ever injured and missed time due to a sack.

**JIBBBY** · 09-23-18, 10:36 PM

NFL needs to change that rule ASAP.. There will be rioting in the streets and kneeling if they don't!!!

That's a crazy rule that was implemented this year.. You just can't throw a flag on a QB sack tackle on 3rd down with the game on the line..

**Kermit** · 09-23-18, 10:37 PM

It's ironic that Clay Matthews is the one who keeps getting called for it when the rule is in place and being enforced because of his quarterback.

**lakerboy** · 09-23-18, 10:38 PM

Rioting lol

Jibby have a drink man

**JIBBBY** · 09-23-18, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Rioting lol

Jibby have a drink man

I did already...

**Demonata** · 09-23-18, 10:40 PM

You have to tackle the quarterback without touching him.

**krk1030** · 09-23-18, 10:40 PM

Even Stephen Jones on the rules committe said its gone too far.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 09-23-18, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

It depends on the refs. Matt Ryan was tackled the same way today, which is not a penalty in my opinion, and the refs didn't call anything as they should and no one questioned the play. Let the players play. No QB was ever injured and missed time due to a sack.

A LOT of QBs get injured by sacks. Brady and Rodgers are the main reasons for the new rules. I think it's horseshit because how in the hell are you supposed to tackle a guy? You can't go low, you can't go high, now you can't even tackle in the middle and land on top. WTF? Might as well put guys in skirts. Here's your new nose tackle.

**Kermit** · 09-23-18, 10:46 PM

**JIBBBY** · 09-23-18, 10:48 PM

Quarterbacks get injured mostly when they go low and for the legs.. I don't get this new rule??? I get the helmet to helmet but I'd think the lower leg hits should probably be a foul before a clean tackle and drive to the ground..

**bababoyee** · 09-23-18, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Slipknot26

NFL should send to all teams labeled
" Perfect tackle , shitty officiating "

No, not shitty officiating.
The call was correct according to the new rule.
Label should read:
“Perfect tackle, perfect call, shitty rule”

**thechaoz** · 09-23-18, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by rollie_t651

I saw this highlight and play just now on NBC. The NFL needs to change the rule or a lot of people will stop watching and attending. Not sure what Clay was suppose to do there. It’s a joke.

Even my lady is like "it's boring they should just make it two hand touch"

Rekt

**unde0087** · 09-23-18, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

A LOT of QBs get injured by sacks. Brady and Rodgers are the main reasons for the new rules. I think it's horseshit because how in the hell are you supposed to tackle a guy? You can't go low, you can't go high, now you can't even tackle in the middle and land on top. WTF? Might as well put guys in skirts. Here's your new nose tackle.

Mac, this is the best post I have seen from you in a long time. You are spot on. It is embarrassing the position the NFL has put defenders in.

**thechaoz** · 09-23-18, 11:19 PM

Jimmy G had a dude mountain goat ram his head right after tearing his ACL.

Two refs there and not a flag in site

**Mac4Lyfe** · 09-23-18, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by thechaoz

Jimmy G had a dude mountain goat ram his head right after tearing his ACL.
Two refs there and not a flag in site

Refs couldn't give a flag on that play. Jimmy G lowered his head as a runner as if he was a fullback. I don't know why the hell he didn't go out of bounds or slide down? .

Justin Houston even said that it was Jimmy G's fault on that play.

**packerd_00** · 09-23-18, 11:34 PM

Deshaun Watson tore his ACL in practice for christ sake,and didnt Wentz tear his ACL diving in the end zone last year.Really how are they saving QB's from getting hurt with these calls,cant just wrap them in cotton wool.

**krk1030** · 09-23-18, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by packerd_00

Deshaun Watson tore his ACL in practice for christ sake,and didnt Wentz tear his ACL diving in the end zone last year.Really how are they saving QB's from getting hurt with these calls,cant just wrap them in cotton wool.

Its the Aaron Rodgers rule I guess.

**jrgum3** · 09-24-18, 12:57 AM

Dude the league has been soft for years. You can't touch the QB anymore and because of that you see a pass happy league. It makes for exciting games but I honestly don't know what defenders are supposed to do anymore.

**k13** · 09-24-18, 08:02 AM

Who cares if they get injured, that's what they get paid for.
People get injured more often getting 1% of the money.

Just stop watching this garbage and let it fold.

**JIBBBY** · 09-24-18, 10:45 AM

NFL really is becoming a joke with these new protection tackle rules. May as well make the league flag football instead of tackle football. Sad to see.

...

**Jimmy Proffett** · 09-24-18, 11:06 AM

More and more calls are subject to how the refs interpret them. Pass interference, any holding, now roughing the passer by tackling him.

Gambling becoming legal in most places now.

Refs make half as much as the NFL's minimum salary for players.

Geez, I wonder what might happen.

**johnnyvegas13** · 09-24-18, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Did the league get soft? What is going on with this new rule you can't land your body weight on the quarterback with a tackle?? How else can you tackle a QB if you don't wrap him up and take him to the ground especially on a straight bull rush and not land on him???

Clay Mathews and the Packers got screwed today!!!!!

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...hy/1404918002/

My thoughts is that the emphasis was on driving him into the ground and not the hit itself

not saying it was a good call but that's what the emphasis was on

**BigdaddyQH** · 09-24-18, 11:25 AM

This is a terrible rule. How obvious can it be? The NFL and CFB are slowly destroying the game with their ridiculous rules.

**packerd_00** · 09-24-18, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by krk1030

Its the Aaron Rodgers rule I guess.

All their doing is confusing players and fans alike.

**Slipknot26** · 09-24-18, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by bababoyee

No, not shitty officiating.
The call was correct according to the new rule.
Label should read:
“Perfect tackle, perfect call, shitty rule”

Bearer of bad news , I didn't say shitty officials .
Officiating involves rules , hence the shitty officiating reference .
They're ruining the game , this will eliminate the need for a speedy pass rusher when he can't do anything because if he hits the QB , it's a penalty . If he hits him then is suppose to shove his body off the QB to ensure "he doesn't land on the QB, it's a penalty", which is impossible to do .
Just as kick return specialist are gone from the game , they use to be a weapon , now there's no need with the kickoff rules, it's landing in the stands .
Maybe it's perception but it seems a great pass rusher is next position that football is taking away .

**thechaoz** · 09-24-18, 11:56 AM

I've been watching since I could walk, so basically 35 plus years.

I find myself not wanting to watch, looking at my phone, just expecting bad calls.

They are on the edge of losing me. If you lose ME, you've already lost. I go to games, watch, buy merch, interact on forums, on and on. I'm as hardcore as they come, especially supporting a team that's been pretty bad for most of 20 years.

**MisterDog30** · 09-24-18, 11:56 AM

It's simple, the defensive player needs to ask the QB if it is ok to tackle him. If the QB says no, the defensive player must concede so the QB doesn't get their feelings hurt. If the QB says it is ok to be tackled, the defensive player must cradle him and gently place him on the ground while softly singing a smooth lullaby.

**VeggieDog** · 09-24-18, 12:10 PM

Maybe the Defense should count to 3 before rushing, like we did when we were kids playing in the back yard.

**Rich Boy** · 09-24-18, 12:26 PM

Best thing to do is just go for the football and get a turnover, much higher reward than a sack and zero penalty risk

**Louisvillekid1** · 09-24-18, 12:26 PM

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**PaperTrail07** · 09-24-18, 12:28 PM

3-4 years it will be "2 hands" on the QB and the play is dead

Originally posted by JIBBBY

NFL needs to change that rule ASAP.. There will be rioting in the streets and kneeling if they don't!!!

That's a crazy rule that was implemented this year.. You just can't throw a flag on a QB sack tackle on 3rd down with the game on the line..

**PaperTrail07** · 09-24-18, 12:29 PM

find myself watching college ball more....the NFL is flag driven replay insanity for the most part

Originally posted by thechaoz

I've been watching since I could walk, so basically 35 plus years.

I find myself not wanting to watch, looking at my phone, just expecting bad calls.

They are on the edge of losing me. If you lose ME, you've already lost. I go to games, watch, buy merch, interact on forums, on and on. I'm as hardcore as they come, especially supporting a team that's been pretty bad for most of 20 years.