Some College rules would make sense implemented in the NFL
With the Owner’s Meeting wrapping up in recent days several changes are coming to this NFL season with some modifications getting approved that could have assisted the Los Angeles Rams in recent years. Some of the biggest proposed changes have been tabled for voting before the season begins which include the possible banning of the “Tush Push” and playoff seeding that would account for wins for home field advantage rather than division placement. Reading through some of the proposals got me thinking though, what rules would you modify or add?
Sean McVay clears the air on the “Tush Push”
“I’m kind of conflicted… it doesn’t look like football to me.”
Here’s what he had to say after speaking with Eagles GM & Assistant GM. #Rams pic.twitter.com/0ap5e02m34
— LAFB Network (@LAFBNetwork) March 31, 2025
My first thought goes to some of the College rules that are already in place that could be implemented into the NFL. The pass interference penalty would be on the top of my list, which would mean defensive pass interference being a 15-yard penalty and automatic first down rather than a spot-foul. LA has been a victim of some questionable pass interference calls in the past but also have been the benefactor of them with Tutu Atwell seemingly getting a call on every deep ball thrown his way.
The League has also just passed new overtime rules for the regular season that will mimic the ones we see in the playoffs with both teams getting a chance to score, but what if instead they mimicked the NCAA rules that has each team go back and forth from the 25-yard line? The change would not only improve player safety since each team would not have to go down the length of the field after already playing four quarters of high intensity football, but also force creativity and ingenuity from NFL coaches. Seeing the one-on-one matchups in short yardage territory between players as well as the chess-match between offensive and defensive coordinators would be pure entertainment.
My last proposed rule change would be to modify what happens when a player fumbles into the endzone. Rather than make it an automatic touchback I think forcing the team that fumbled back to the 10-yard line is a fair compromise. The defense still has a chance to make a stop and the offense’s momentum isn’t completely hampered either.
What would your rule changes/additions be?
