Rules Changes

[Trowa]

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal.../reiss_pieces/

Quote:
March 27, 2007
Rule proposals

Rick McKay, a co-chairman of the competition committee, announced two new rule changes today:

1) Instant replay is permanent, with all stadiums to be updated with high definition equipment.

2) Assistant coaches of playoff teams interviewing for head coaching jobs now have an additional window in the "bye" week before a Super Bowl for a second interview.

McKay noted that the rule allowing a defensive player to wear a headset was rejected.

Also, the 49ers withdrew their proposal to make defensive pass interference a 15-yard penalty unless it was flagrant.

McKay said a handful of other rules will be voted on Wednesday.

Instant replay passed 30-2, with the Bengals and Cardinals voting against it.
Posted By: mreiss | Time: 03:21:51 PM

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/patriots/?p=1072

Quote:
March 27th, 2007
Rules changes
Posted by John Tomase at 1:58 pm

The league is in the process of announcing some rules changes. They voted on three today, two of which passed and one that didn’t.

* Instant replay was made a permanent part of the rulebook. It technically had two years remaining. All equipment will be updated so referees will be able to watch high definition TVs.

* Coaches will not be allowed to wire a defensive player like a quarterback to communicate with the sidelines. The resolution was voted down 22-10. Rules committee chair Rich McKay said it was too difficult to implement logistically, since most defensive players don’t play every snap.

* The league granted another interview window for assistant coaches whose teams are in the Super Bowl. They’ll be able to conduct a second interview during the Super Bowl bye week.

[JIVE]

Apparently they also voted to losen roughing the passer so it will be called less.

[UltraDol-Fan]

too bad they didn't change the pass interference...that would have been a good change IMO. On a 40 yard pass if the defence goes for an interception and the reciever interferes the offense doesn't get a 40 yard penelty.