Below are the proposals under consideration by the owners at the 2015 Annual Meeting, shown with the disposition of each proposal. (See our projected votes.)
Rule proposals
- 1. Coaches challenge inside 2:00 and OT; and to use timeouts instead of red flags (NE) — FAILED
- 2. All fouls reviewable (NE) — FAILED
- 3. Personal fouls challengeable (TEN) — FAILED
- 4. Personal fouls reviewable (WAS) — WITHDRAWN
- 5. Automatic-first-down fouls reviewable (WAS) — FAILED
- 6. Defenseless receiver hits called on certain reversals (TEN) — FAILED
- 7. Defenseless receiver hits reviewable; and to remove timeout penalty from unsuccessful challenges (IND) — FAILED
- 8. Increase challenges to 3 (WAS) — FAILED
- 9. Replay official can view potential scores or turnovers (KC) — WITHDRAWN
- 10. Expiration of game clock reviewable (TEN, proposed for 2015 season only) — PASSED with amendments to specify clock errors and to make the rule permanent
- 11. Expiration of play clock reviewable (CHI) — FAILED
- 12. Adding fixed cameras for replay (NE) — TABLED again for further study by the league
- 13. Using stadium video feed for replay (NE) — TABLED for further study by the league
- 14. PAT kicks snap from 15 (NE) — TABLED for consideration at May spring meeting
- 15. 3-point conversion proposal (IND) — WITHDRAWN
- 16. Prohibit pushing into the line on a punt formation (BAL) — PASSED
- 17. Each team gets possession in OT (CHI) — FAILED
- 18. Peel-back blocks illegal by tight ends (MIA) — PASSED
- 19. Receiver is defenseless immediately following an interception (CC) — PASSED
- 20. Dead-ball unsportsmanlike/taunting carries to 2nd half kickoff (CC) — PASSED
- 21. Chop block exception for H-back removed (CC) — PASSED
- 22. Linebackers can be numbered 40-49 (CC) — PASSED
- 23. Players reporting ineligible must be in tight formation (CC) — PASSED
Bylaws proposals
Resolutions
- Allow for independent ATC spotters (certified athletic trainers) to call a medical timeout if player is exhibiting concussion symptoms (CC) — PASSED
- Allow for a retractable roof to open at halftime if weather conditions improve — PASSED for one year only
Will be interesting to see what happens with PAT tries in May spring meeting.
Reject it….it’s unnecessary