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There have been a handful of NFL games in recent years that ended in controversial fashion due to the state of instant replay. Today, the league ratified changes that will expand what is reviewable on the field and will also give aid to the officials.
There won’t be any drastic changes to the system, though owners voted on necessary amendments. Most importantly, refs will be able to receive help from league officials in New York, which is an extension of the changes commissioner Roger Goodell authorized for the playoffs last season.
The amendment regarding the on-field officials’ consultation with league officials states, “The Replay Official and designated members of the Officiating Department at the League office may consult with the on-field officials to provide information on the correct application of playing rules, including appropriate assessment of penalty yardage, proper down, and status of the game clock.”
The ‘game administration’ category also covers changes to what is reviewable during a game. Reviewable plays will now include plays involving possession and touching of either the ball or the ground. It also covers plays governed by the goal line, boundary lines, line of scrimmage, line to gain and number of players on the field at the snap. Lastly, it includes penalty enforcement, proper down, spot of a foul and status of the game clock.
There’s been an outcry for changes, especially from teams that felt a win may have been taken from them due to the nature of the previous system. The most important thing is to get it right, and the league’s amendments to the rule should help eliminate high-profile mistakes.
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