J.J. Watt Suggests Ingenious Modification to NFL's Offensive Holding Penalty Rules
Ex-NFL star J.J. Watt, known for his impactful career with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, recently shared an innovative suggestion for modifying the rules around offensive holding penalties.
Throughout the NFL season, there has been significant frustration regarding the inconsistency of offensive holding calls. Notably, the Dallas Cowboys provided the league with evidence of numerous overlooked offensive holding incidents involving Micah Parsons. Additionally, in Super Bowl 58, Kansas City Chiefs' Jerick McKinnon was notably not penalized for what appeared to be a clear hold on San Francisco 49ers' Fred Warner during the crucial game-winning drive.
During an appearance on «The Pat McAfee Show» (as reported by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk), Watt proposed reducing the yardage penalty for offensive holding from 10 yards to just five. He believes this adjustment could encourage officials to enforce the rule more consistently:
«The refs are aware that a 10-yard penalty is significantly impactful in the NFL. By making it a 5-yard penalty, I believe it would be called more fairly and realistically, as it wouldn't be as detrimental to the offense.»
Watt's proposal introduces a logical approach to addressing one of the game's most contentious issues. However, skepticism remains regarding the NFL's willingness to amend its rulebook or take steps to improve officiating quality, despite the potential benefits of such a change.
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