Yesterday we wrote about the proposed rule changes for the 2012 NFL season, and today the owners voted to approve several of the competition committee’s proposals. In order to pass, the proposals required votes from at least 24 of the league’s 32 owners.
The following five rule changes will be enacted for the 2012 season:
- All games that go into overtime will use what had been the postseason overtime rules. This means that both teams will get at least one possession – unless the first team to possess the ball scores a touchdown on its initial drive.
- Instant replay reviews of all turnovers will now be automatic – just as all scoring plays are now automatically reviewed.
- Penalties for having two many men lined up on the field prior to a snap will now be enforced as dead ball penalties, rather than allowing the play to proceed. The Giants took advantage of the previous rule by using 12 defenders during the Patriots’ last-minute drive in Super Bowl XLVI.
- Crack-back blocks on defensive players that are lined up more than two yards outside the offensive tackle at the snap are now illegal. This is designed to help improve player safety.
- Illegally kicking a loose football is now a loss-of-down penalty.
Four proposals were tabled until the league’s next meeting session in May:
- A roster exemption for one player who has suffered a concussion. This is designed to give teams more short-term roster options to replace injured players without placing them on injured reserve.
- A shorter injured-reserve option, which would allow clubs to bring one player back from the injured reserve list after at least eight weeks. This would allow a player who is injured early in the year to recover and return to the roster later in the season.
- Moving the trade deadline back two weeks. Currently the trade deadline is six weeks into the season.
- Expanding training camp roster limits to 90 players. The current roster size for training camp is 80.
What are your thoughts on these changes?
-Stuart Zaas
Tags: Rules Changes
BFE and I have gotten into it a couple times. Just different point of views is all. Lax ive gotten into it with you a couple times. BT too. Basically anyone on here LOL.
Its a good thing everyone can co-exist peacefully. Ive read some of the banter between people and it got ugly from what ive seen but all is well. Im glad. Now everyone is focused on the draft and i gotta be honest i dont watch or really pay attention to college ball. reading everyones posts and checkin out youtube afterwards is as good as my knowledge goes.
Yeah I feel we are good now though haha when we get into I’ve normally had a long day ala work which is brutal haha we see eye to eye mostly
Everyone on here are Bronco fans. Thats what fixes it all lol. All the just Tebow fans have left so basically all the actual FO bashing and team bashing is done.
I saw a post earlier, not sure if it was last blog or not, but someone ive neveer seen before posts one comment about how Elways a moron and should be fired then goes on to bash the FO.. not sure if you read it but i had a real good laugh.
Broncoway what you’ve just said … is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
This was my reply to him CB lol
Turtle suggested I ad Bronco Footbal RULES!!!
Yeah ab plus if we were running the draft there is a lot of things we would do similarly!
HAHA put him in his place. Shut him up real quick.
Lol. Yea i saw that earlier. Checked my phone during a break and saw all that.Thought that was pretty funny.
Lax there are a lot of things we would do the same. Except theres other LBs id take over Burfict LOL.
UPDATE: ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano, like many Washington Redskins, wants to know when (if?) the team is going to re-sign middle linebacker London Fletcher. So he asked somebody who should know: Redskins coach Mike Shanahan.
“All I can say is what I’ve said from Day 1, that London Fletcher is a priority and we want him back on the football team,” Shanahan said. “I can’t get into detail. All I can say is that we want him and there are conversations ongoing between agents, and that’s part of the process, and we’ll let that take its course. But I’m hoping he’s part of our organization, and I expect him to be.”
“Expect” sounds like the key word there. The Redskins are apparently still the favorites to land Fletcher’s services.
- Vince Verhei
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Middle linebacker London Fletcher has led the Washington Redskins in tackles each of the past five years. So why is he sitting on the open market waiting for a contract? Alex Marvez of Sirius XM satellite radio spoke to Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, who told him that Washington’s salary cap penalty is making it difficult for them to re-sign their leader. ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano says that Fletcher will probably wind up back in D.C., but the longer it takes, the more likely the linebacker is to leave town:
- Vince Verhei
Ive check out Hightower and that guy would look some nice in Blue and Orange!
AB I’m just not as vocal about it but I love Hightower… I have not mentioned him because I don’t see us in anyway drafting him because he will be gone. I just like steals and Burficit will be a steal is all… haha and the Above to me why are we not swooping in to get Fletcher and win him a SB? Dawkins back on a 1 year 1mil deal get it done!
Still my favorite play of all time lie I said I have a frame autographed pic of this
http://espn.go.com/nfl/feature/moment/_/page/JohnElwayMomentInTime/inside-moment-time-john-elway-spin-move
The defining moment of a champion right there.
Can you imagine Manning doing that? Lmao:) Not a chance in the world!! lol
He needs to keep his 2 inch vertical firmly planted on the ground
BFE, this is for you Bronco Brother!!!
Now that the NFL Draft is less than a month away it’s time to lay out the rules for our Annual Bronco Blog Draft Competition 2.0-
Beginning Monday April 16th at 1201AM blog time I will start accepting entries and will close entries on Wednesday April 25th at 1159PM blog time.
1st entry counts. So make it count.
Choose the 4 players the Broncos will select with their first four picks. Also include at what number they will be selected. 25, 57, 74 etc…(these will be used for tie breaker scenarios), include the player position (DE, LB, WR) to avoid confusion if there is a player with the same name.
This year, we will include a point system to make things more competitive. I apologize to previous winners UK Broncos and Lonewolf. Let this not diminish your wins…the NFL is an evolving league and with that, so our contest shall be!!!
I will accept 3 names at each pick. With 7 points going to a correct name at the top of the list. 4 points for the correct second name. And 1 point for a correct 3rd name.
Example:
#25-
a) Worthy DT
b) Hightower LB
c) Martin RB
In all, you will have 12 names on your board, each group of 3 will be at the same draft #. No breaking them up. As I will not count that entry. If there are more than 3 names in any group, I will accept the first 3 names and drop any additional selections- that will count as your entry.
If anybody knows how I can contact blog administration, I’d like to seek permission to offer a prize to the winner. As I mentioned, it will be a piece of Denver Bronco Memorabillia from my personal collection. However, I don’t want to violate any blog or Denverbroncos.com rules by doing so.
Choose wisely, double check your submission before sending and good luck to everyone who participates!
Broncos Country Strong 2012!
Just found out one of my favorite Broncos, Eddie Royal, is now a Charger!! So lame.
Royal would have burned it up with Manning under center. Look what he did as a Royal with Cutler throwing passes. Not to mention that he is a home run threat on every kick return.
So now, he will be helping the Chargers by making those electric plays against us at least twice a year. I can’t believe they let him go, and I REALLY can’t believe they let him go to a rival.
That hurts on many different levels.
sndvl you are a football GOD!!!
awesome Sndvl
sndvl my friend and Bronco Brother,I really appreciate that,I don’t usually win the contests,but I am very fond of them,it makes the blog a LOT more fun,thanks again!
BTW……I like the thought of getting 3 chances to win each round,but it will be a VERY close contest with those rules!
Bronc on Rock on!!!!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!
BFE
that move is what separates Elway from Farve. Farve could of made a run like that against the saints for a 1st down and a win to get to the super bowl instead Brett threw a pick to Porter and lost.
The Broncos should look at Kellen Moore from Boise in the later rounds.
i like that idea
Saw a couple mocks with us taking David Wilson RB fron Vtech. Hes the only RB i dont want. He is very fumble prone. At 57 if Wilson is there and Martin and Miller arnt then id rather take James Polk Pead even Gray. Wilson has talent hes a good back just to fumble prone for my liking.
AB, I agree, I like what Wilson has, but his fumble-bug has me a tad worried. If we were able to snag Polk that’d make me happy, really showed a lot of promise, especially in the Bowl game vs Baylor.
There is only ONE person we should get with our 2nd round pick and he seems like a can’t miss!!
DOUG MARTIN!!
Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_xBFrK9RRw&feature=related
Freak i would love to grab Martin at 57. However he is now second on many peoples boards for RBs. I dont see him being available at 57. If were to get him i think we will have to grab him at 25 and I dont see that happening. I think it will either be a DT or Hightower. Most likely a DT.
With the way the league is undervaluing RBs it could happen AB, but it’d take an extreme stroke of luck. I like Polk or Rainey if we miss out on Martin. I probably lean more towards Polk as all I’ve really seen about Rainey is the speed he has.
This is the best mock I have seen so far for us!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1123489-nfl-mock-draft-denver-broncos-7-rounder-following-transactions/page/2
Yea it could happen because who knows what the teams that pick between 25 and 57 have their board looking like. Theres teams that may like Polk Miller or Wilson over Martin so who knows. Gray and Turbin are my two favorite backs after Martin.
by Andrew Mason, CBSSports.com
The Broncos won’t convene for organized workouts until April 16, but that hasn’t kept Peyton Manning from working out with teammates on his own, hanging out at team headquarters and diving into playbook and film study. “I’ve pretty much been sleeping over at the complex trying to study this playbook and get on the same page as these receivers,” he told KKFN-FM in Denver.
I like the fact that Manning is showing a lot compassion after joining the Broncos. Glad we got him, although no opinion on the Tebow trade. Business is business.
I know others have mentioned this on here as well. It will be interesting to see if we choose to consitently run the no huddle offense, especially at home. I still wonder though because I’ve seen our guys sucking oxygen on the sidelines just as much as our opponents. Hopefully our conditioning coach works on that with our guys so they can consistently do the no huddle if that’s what Manning wants to do than that’s what we’re going to do so our guys better be ready for it.
I pose the question if Tannehil is available at 25 do we take him??
I really think we need to go D with our first pick………..I think that’s the best investment at this point. Our D has been avoided in the draft for far too long……….except for starting with the Miller pick last year. I think we keep building our D this year as well.
Lax my vote in not only no but heck no! Like Kod said we really have to address the D this year Hightower Brockers Cox or Reyes.
Can’t wait to see the official schedule for next season. I’m saving for a trip to Denver to watch my first ever NFL game and I want to watch us play a division opponant cause that would be the most fun to watch………..I think it’s a toss up between the two teams I hate most………the raiders or Phillip Rivers and the chargers. I strongly detest Rivers and love seeing him fail! lol
Excited to see who they pick for the first game………looks like it’ll be either the steelers or patriots. either way, a huge test right off the bat and it should be an awesome game! SO PUMPED!
KK, I would go to the Raiders at home bro, I seen KC their, when Jake Plummer was QB, we won 45 to 28. But I think, we play NE at Foxburough, Im thinking our first game of the season,will be, Pittsburgh on Sunday night, or, the Raiders the second game of the Monday Night Double Header like last yr.
Thought I’d pose the question haha I wouldn’t be opposed but like you guys said D first thats why Foles is my guy
that’s what I’m thinking miller…………the broncos at home against the Raiders……….that one’s number 1 in my book cause that’s the most heated rivalry.
sndvl- quick question. As the Broncos have two 4th rd selections, will we do a mock for both selections at #108 & #120 in mock draft?
Thx rbf1
Killer, me too the family and I will be going to the home opener for our first home game. In fact it will be my sons first game. Had plenty of chances to take them in sd but chose not to. Wanted their first game to be at home.
I will also be at the home opener gonna be sweet! I’m gonna grill out B$ game and Drink alot of beer Ill let u guys know what lot Ill be in if you wanna come kick it
nice socal……….I’m already jealous! lol
I’ve been saving since Jan………putting the commissions I make on top of my salary away for the trip. Since we’ll be traveling far and wide to make it there, my wife and I want to spend at least a week in denver and take it all in.
Well, whichever game I make it to I’ll be looking to hopefully meet up with some fellow bloggers for some tailgating……..
It would be so awesome to actually meet you guys and gals in person since we chat almost everyday………lol
Killer,
Dude if u are going to be there for a week you should go when we play a home sunday game and a home Thursday game if we do any way that would be sweet
Just read that Goodell wants to make Super Bowl L spectacular…….by way of logic, shouldn’t Super Bowl XL have been the most spectacular?? LMAO
I have a suggestion……….get rid of the halftime show. I’d rather watch paint dry then the likes of Madonna or the Black Eyed Peas or many of the other so-called music superstars they book for this gig. How about some dancing monkeys? lol
Well, I’ll be able to better plan it once the official schedule is released next month. But that idea sounds fantastic!