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[QUOTE="ForCuseSake, post: 3193929, member: 266"]
This is the result of letting defensive backs mug WRs and the subjective idiocy of PI.

It used to be illegal for a DB to have an arm on a WR while attempting to go across the WR's body to knock down a pass. Now a DB can rest his arm on the WR's waist while reaching from behind to knock away a pass.

It's done every week and never called (happened both ways in the Pats/Cowboys game).

Part of Belichick's genius was coaching his DBs to push the boundaries of contact downfield.

The NFL had to step in and make defensive holding a point of emphasis for officiating as a result.  More subjective stupidity for humans to screw up.

The NFL should make it very simple.  Any contact initiated by a DB on a WR after 3 yards past the LOS (or insert appropriate yardage buffer here) is automatic PI from the spot and first down.  If the WR puts his hands on a DB first, then no PI.

Touch a WR before the ball hits his hands, PI.  Don't care if you're looking back at the ball or not.  Wanna touch a WR?  Get to the ball first (without running through the WR)

Forget defensive holding and other BS.  Just make it simple for the officials.  Defenses will adjust

Scoring will most likely increase and the game is taken out of officials' hands.

Replay is made very clear and simple.  No contact, pick up the flag.  Any contact, call is upheld.
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