The Redskins could benefit or suffer from some new changes made to the rules this year. A lot of these rules you’ll probably see in the season opener against the Giants
According to AP reports, the NFL will allow coaches to make a choice if they win the coin toss at the start of the game to take the ball or defer to the second half, just as they do in college.
Other changes include giving designated defensive players a radio in his helmet, allowing coaches to relay defensive signals just as offensive signals are relayed from offensive coaches to the quarterback.
Other changes, according to reports, include:
— Eliminating the 5-yard penalties for incidental face masks. Only the 15-yard penalty for grabbing and twisting the mask will be enforced. In addition, officials will be on the lookout for offensive players who latch on to the face masks of defenders in an effort to take them out of plays.— Eliminating the force out rule. In the past, officials could rule a receiver whose feet had not touched in bounds had made a catch because a defensive player had forced him out. Under the new rule, a receiver must land with both feet in bounds regardless of whether or not he is hit while in the air.— Extending instant replay to cover field goal and extra points and illegal forward handoffs. — Muffed snaps will now be in play if they are not touched, allowing the defensive team to recover. In the past, they were ruled a false start.No word yet on roster cuts, only that they have maybe five or so in the bubble.
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