Sound a horn when play clock expires

[Utah John]

The NFL has this strange procedure for calling delay of game penalties when the play clock expires.  Sometimes it seems a QB will have a full extra second, but not always. 

 

With all the high-resolution technology available for almost everything else, why use this subjective approach?  When the play clock expires, sound a horn (like in basketball) and have lights on the sidelines go on, so no one can mistake when the snap is late. This seems like a very easy, and fair, way to go.  

[Breakout Squad]

Interesting idea. It’s obnoxious to me that there isn’t more consistency. I’d like to see a change like that. 

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

2 minutes ago, Utah John said:

The NFL has this strange procedure for calling delay of game penalties when the play clock expires.  Sometimes it seems a QB will have a full extra second, but not always. 

 

With all the high-resolution technology available for almost everything else, why use this subjective approach?  When the play clock expires, sound a horn (like in basketball) and have lights on the sidelines go on, so no one can mistake when the snap is late. This seems like a very easy, and fair, way to go.  

 

The one thing I'll say is they are pretty consistent in how they call it. 

 

Refs don't want to blow the whistle for procedural type penalties like taking an extra second as likely isn't going to in any way affect the play, so tie goes to the runner or in many cases tie plus 1 to 2 seconds.  Wouldn't be surprised if the umpire who I believe is the one who makes that call sees any motion on the centers part that he's starting to snap the ball, they let it go, play on.

[Simon]

The repeated pearl clutching over 1 meaningless second of game time never ceases to amaze me.

Do we really give a ***** about this?

[Draconator]

3 minutes ago, Simon said:

The repeated pearl clutching over 1 meaningless second of game time never ceases to amaze me.

Do we really give a ***** about this?

This is a league-wide issue. Not just a Bills issue. 

[T master]

13 minutes ago, Utah John said:

The NFL has this strange procedure for calling delay of game penalties when the play clock expires.  Sometimes it seems a QB will have a full extra second, but not always. 

 

With all the high-resolution technology available for almost everything else, why use this subjective approach?  When the play clock expires, sound a horn (like in basketball) and have lights on the sidelines go on, so no one can mistake when the snap is late. This seems like a very easy, and fair, way to go.  

 

I totally agree ! How many times have we all seen the clock hit 0 and the snap occurs after as you have said there are a lot of ways the NFL could implement technology to do away with bad calls that have a direct impact on the outcome of the games .

 

Chip the ball & have a light on the top of the chains & at the goal line if the ball hits those lines & the light flashes it's a first or a TD . And those spot fowls are terrible & IMHO shouldn't be a automatic 1st down . 

 

Yes there are ways to improve human imperfection when it comes to play calling & it should be used it would not only speed up & possibly shorten these games but make the playing field much more even across the board !! 

[4merper4mer]

4 minutes ago, T master said:

 

And those spot fowls are terrible 

 

 

Are the spot fowls the ones that poop on statues?

[Meatloaf63]

18 minutes ago, Simon said:

The repeated pearl clutching over 1 meaningless second of game time never ceases to amaze me.

Do we really give a ***** about this?

If you won’t follow one rule, why do you follow any?   He got one foot in bounds why do you need two? It hit the goal post close enough? Etc….

[Airseven]

Ball should electrify if not snapped by 0.

[78thealltimegreat]

That is a terrific idea

[Simon]

47 minutes ago, Draconator said:

This is a league-wide issue. Not just a Bills issue. 

 

Who cares.

 

It's a single second of inactivity.

So what?

[wppete]

Yes great idea. 

[JohnBonhamRocks]

52 minutes ago, Simon said:

The repeated pearl clutching over 1 meaningless second of game time never ceases to amaze me.

Do we really give a ***** about this?

100%. 

 

I give as much of a **** about this as I would if the Dolphins had committed any of the following penalties (that each also result in a 5 yard penalty) 7-8 times without being called for it:

- Encroachment

- False start

- Illegal formation

- Illegal motion

- Illegal shift

- Neutral zone infraction

- Offside

- Running into the kicker

- Too many men on the field

 

Could you imagine if a team had even 3-4 uncalled clear instances of encroachment, false start, running into the kicker, or too many men? Bedlam.

 

All for the play clock buzzer personally because adding subjectivity to the referees’ responsibilities is never the right call. 

 

 

[BillsFan2313]

8 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

Who cares.

 

It's a single second of inactivity.

So what?

 

Because it adds 5 yards if its a penalty? 

[Mr. WEO]

I think they should make the HC drink a shot each time instead

[JROC INTEL]

Its a good idea, but id say no. There would be so many instances of it going off at the wrong time bc someone didn’t operate the clock correctly/turn it off in time. I think it’s one of those things better left alone personally. 

[Mynamemike]

1 hour ago, Utah John said:

The NFL has this strange procedure for calling delay of game penalties when the play clock expires.  Sometimes it seems a QB will have a full extra second, but not always. 

 

With all the high-resolution technology available for almost everything else, why use this subjective approach?  When the play clock expires, sound a horn (like in basketball) and have lights on the sidelines go on, so no one can mistake when the snap is late. This seems like a very easy, and fair, way to go.  

My god it so simple but it solves everything.  Good idea, I don’t understand how it’s not already a thing.

[US Egg]

…..just not a train horn.

 

For some reason I’ve developed an aversion to them.

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said:

I think they should make the HC drink a shot each time instead

 

 I think it would be more entertaining if a player had to do a shot and the other team gets to decide who.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Simon]

10 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said:

- Encroachment

- False start

- Illegal formation

- Illegal motion

- Illegal shift

- Neutral zone infraction

- Offside

- Running into the kicker

- Too many men on the field

 

Those are infractions for which a team can gain a legitimate competitive advantage. One second on the play clock does not fall under that category, imo.

 

11 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said:

because adding subjectivity to the referees’ responsibilities is never the right call. 

 

Now this, I am on board with.