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How long it has been around has a lot to do with it. But as you mentioned, things change all the time. There are a lot of factors to consider before making changes. I don't think "we made this hard for the defense so we need to counter that with a restriction for the offense" plays into. While it may seem unfair to the defense, each team has an offense and defense so there isn't any actual unfairness to the team as a whole.

Exactly. The fact that it is unfair to all defenses equally means it's not really unfair.

What was unfair was that the offensive player was much more likely to experience a game/season/career ending injury from this play.
I was thinking more along the lines of how all the rule changes seem to benefit the offense. The league is doing what baseball did with the juiced balls, more offense means more ticket sales. I agree both teams play within the same rules, just that the league keeps making it more and more difficult for defenses.
 

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I was thinking more along the lines of how all the rule changes seem to benefit the offense. The league is doing what baseball did with the juiced balls, more offense means more ticket sales. I agree both teams play within the same rules, just that the league keeps making it more and more difficult for defenses.
I can appreciate that. I love to watch a good defensive game.

Rams/Pats II was one of my favorite Super Bowls all time.

But also look at the new kick off rule. Every kick that lands in the 0-25 yard zone MUST be returned.

This seems like golden opportunities for defenses to pin a team back or create turn overs.
 

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I can appreciate that. I love to watch a good defensive game.

Rams/Pats II was one of my favorite Super Bowls all time.

But also look at the new kick off rule. Every kick that lands in the 0-25 yard zone MUST be returned.

This seems like golden opportunities for defenses to pin a team back or create turn overs.
Yeah I guess STs can pin them back. I am not sure how I feel about this new rule I have to see it in action.
 

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I was thinking more along the lines of how all the rule changes seem to benefit the offense. The league is doing what baseball did with the juiced balls, more offense means more ticket sales. I agree both teams play within the same rules, just that the league keeps making it more and more difficult for defenses.
It may have the same effect as a juiced ball, but is that the reason it's added? No. At least they aren't saying or even "wink, wink" implying it. It's a safety measure.

There are some other rules that seem a bit "wink, wink" like, for example the way contact to the QB is enforced.
 

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TRADE ! ! !

Buffalo trades Stefon Diggs and 2025 and 2026 6th Round picks to

Houston for 2024 2nd Round pick (MIN)
 

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I wonder if Arthur Blank is now wishing he hired Belichick instead of listening to his front office people who Belichick would've fired?

Blank looked seriously pissed when they chose Penix.
 

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Bowers gets #89 and a little spending money.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced they have signed first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, tight end Brock Bowers, and five of the team’s other draft picks.

Bowers’ deal is reportedly a four-year contract for $18.1 million with a $10 million signing bonus and the customary fifth-year option available for all first-round picks, according to NFL Insider Ari Meirov. The Georgia product was a surprise pick on Day 1 of the draft but is expected to play a major role in Las Vegas’ offense this fall.
 

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The Las Vegas Raiders announced they have signed first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, tight end Brock Bowers, and five of the team’s other draft picks.

Bowers’ deal is reportedly a four-year contract for $18.1 million with a $10 million signing bonus and the customary fifth-year option available for all first-round picks, according to NFL Insider Ari Meirov. The Georgia product was a surprise pick on Day 1 of the draft but is expected to play a major role in Las Vegas’ offense this fall.
Well...hopefully he's overhyped...
 

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The Las Vegas Raiders announced they have signed first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, tight end Brock Bowers, and five of the team’s other draft picks.

Bowers’ deal is reportedly a four-year contract for $18.1 million with a $10 million signing bonus and the customary fifth-year option available for all first-round picks, according to NFL Insider Ari Meirov. The Georgia product was a surprise pick on Day 1 of the draft but is expected to play a major role in Las Vegas’ offense this fall.
No surprise to me. I have seen him play a lot.
If his game transfers to the NFL (it should).....
 
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