NFL to evaluate whether roughing the quarterback penalties are reviewable
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said there will be a discussion of roughing the passer penalties at league meetings.
Penalties for quarterback roughing have often been controversial in the NFL, and now the league is close to making rule changes.
Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations, stated that during the league's December meetings there will be a discussion about these penalties and whether they can be reviewed through challenge of the coaches or by the NFL itself.
“Officers have been consistent and accurate, but they are human. There will be a healthy discussion during the offseason with the competition committee,” said Vincent.
Troy Vincent says there was discussion among owners today about whether a hit on a QB or other defenseless player should be reviewable and/or be an automatic ejection, per @TomPelissero.
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Any change would go through the normal process and vote at the March meeting. pic.twitter.com/vdjp3CMX3d
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Possible sanctions
The league executive also noted that this type of violation could be sanctioned with an expulsion of the defensive player in question. Vincent stated that penalties for roughness against the passer have decreased compared to last season. Last year, after 14 days, 121 flags were accumulated; while up to now there are only 76.
During the campaign there have been punishments that have been difficult to understand, as in the most recent edition of Sunday Night Football. Jaelan Phillips adequately sacked Justin Herbert, but was still punished for roughing the passer.
Vincent said that he disagreed with that particular decision, but added that it was just his opinion. He said that league officials should work on being more consistent with their calls.