Steelers win one, lose one at owners meetings

By Scott Brown, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Steelers' overtime proposal passed Wednesday at the NFL owners meetings, but they fell short in their bid to add more protection for quarterbacks.

A proposal that would have prohibited dragging down a quarterback from behind while he is in the pocket received just four other votes. Proposed rules changes need at least 24 votes to pass.

The Steelers want to make horse-collar tackles in the pocket illegal.

As much protection as quarterbacks receive, the Steelers contend, it doesn't make sense to leave them vulnerable to getting dragged down from behind.

"I still think there's hope we'll get it passed at some point," Steelers president Art Rooney II said. "If we can get at least some members of the competition to take it seriously, then we have a chance."

The overtime rule that passed means teams getting the ball first after regulation can only win on their first possession by scoring a touchdown. That applied only to the playoffs last season.

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I'm almost certain Brady's received roughing the quarterback penalties for that, less than a second after throwing the ball. It's a rule that's in effect, but only for Goodell's crew.

bayz101 wrote:

I'm almost certain Brady's received roughing the quarterback penalties for that, less than a second after throwing the ball. It's a rule that's in effect, but only for Goodell's crew.

If you're a pansy ass QB who swings both ways (don't think I need to name names here) you'll get the call but if you prove that you're tough they'll pound you all day long and no one "sees nuttin"!!!!