There will not be a "Calvin Johnson rule" next year

[MTK]

I think more than anything the NFL is trying to keep officials from making subjective calls as much as possible.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think more than anything the NFL is trying to keep officials from making subjective calls as much as possible.

I agree with that perspective as well.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think more than anything the NFL is trying to keep officials from making subjective calls as much as possible.

Glad to see the rule gone and this mindset taking place in football officiating

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Glad to see the rule gone and this mindset taking place in football officiating

say what?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Glad to see the rule gone and this mindset taking place in football officiating

I think you read it wrong. There will be no rule change.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think more than anything the NFL is trying to keep officials from making subjective calls as much as possible.

I have a real problem with this. In certain situations the refs should have the ability to interpret the rules and make the best call for each situation.
Intent plays into it. All of the protecting the QB rules comes to mind most in this scenario. When a defender hits a Qb's high and results in a hit to the head it should be called 100% of the time. I have no problem with that .
But when a QB ducks down to avoid a sack in attempt to escape and that results in the QB accidentally/incidentally getting hit on the head because the QB ducked his head, that should not be called. The defender has no control over what the QB is going to do in the micro-seconds before he is trying to tackle a moving QB. The defender and the defense should be penalized for a decision made be the QB to lower his head right in the way of the hit. QB's could pull a Kobe Bryant and draw fouls each time they get sacked just by lowering their head.
There are times where Refs have to interpret the rules and how it applies in each situation.
Anybody that saw the Calvin Johnson play live knows it was a TD.