Walter Payton

Officials address rules changes, questions at training camps

by Ben Austro - August 4, 2013August 4, 2013 2

After Further Review: Training Camp edition Partial officiating squads traveled to training camps this week to explain the new rules and answer questions about interpretations. Bill Leavy was in Rams camp with FJ Boris Cheek, HL John McGrath, SJ Keith Parham. Also, HL Patrick Turner from the league's developmental squad was in

2013 rule changes will challenge officials

Rules School

by Mark Schultz - March 24, 2013April 22, 2013 1

The NFL has announced the 2013 rule changes. Â In most years, the rule changes are easy for the officials to adapt to and does not give extra headaches to the men in stripes. Â All but one of the 2013 rule changes seem fairly benign.Â Officiating-wise, I would say two rule

The NFL needs to impose severe penalties for fouls against officials

by Mark Schultz - October 31, 2012November 1, 2012 7

Fines are not deterring players There was a frightening scene in Pittsburgh this week as the Washington Redskins' DeAngelo Hall was ejected for verbally abusing Dana McKenzie and acting in an aggressive manner toward the head linesman (video).Â Hall was guilty of violating Rule 12-3-1 of the NFL rules. Under no condition