I don't mind the "5-yard rule", but it needs to be consistent, i.e., no defensive pass interference unless it's more than 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. I've seen way too many times where a DB or LB gets flagged when making their otherwise legal "chuck" just because the QB releases on a fast 3-step drop.
I'd also like to see more emphasis on allowing defenders the right to their own position -- if a receiver changes his route and comes back through the defender, it should be offensive pass interference. Too many teams are intentionally underthrowing receivers to pick up cheap pass interference calls because the defender is playing the receiver correctly.
I'd also like to see more emphasis on allowing defenders the right to their own position -- if a receiver changes his route and comes back through the defender, it should be offensive pass interference. --- very true!
Too many teams are intentionally underthrowing receivers to pick up cheap pass interference calls because the defender is playing the receiver correctly. --- very true again.....by the way, I can't believe Hines was able to get back to that crazy floater Ben miraculously threw to him on about the four yard line.