There's a rule change, however, that the NFL made that will make both coaches and players upset.
ARTICLE 3. INTENTIONAL FOULS TO MANIPULATE GAME CLOCK
A team may not commit multiple fouls during the same down in an attempt to manipulate the game clock.
Penalty: For multiple fouls to run off time from the game clock: Loss of 15 yards, and the game clock will be reset to where it was at the snap. After the penalty is enforced, the game clock will start on the next snap.
At first, most fans will probably brush this minor rule change off, but it's actually a pretty significant one considering the Ravens took advantage of this rule not being in place to close out a game against the Bengals last season.
Not only was it a brilliant strategy to use to close out a game, but it could also be used to close out a half and prevent a team from taking a shot at the end zone.
Simply put, coaches now have to come up with new strategies in order to gain an advantage and manipulate the rules, which is actually kind of disappointing.
Fans always enjoy the chess match between coaches and this rule prevents the creativity in the battle between coaches to some degree.
(H/T: FTW)
