Should the NFL change the call from int to something like a form of a fumble in instances like the T.O play?

Question

I know the ball never hit the ground but it's a little harsh to charge a qb with a pick when the ball was clearly misplayed by a reciever.

Why punish the qb?

Answer 1

thats the way it is...and does it really matter what it is ruled? its a turnover...

Answer 2

That makes sense. The thing is, statistics aren't that important in the NFL. Because there are only 16 games per team a year. That isn't enough game time for a true average to be established.

Think of all the games Drew Brees has had to pass the whole second half because the Saints were behind. The defense is way more likely to get picks when they know it's a pass play. Those picks don't make him a worse QB. Know what I'm saying?

Answer 3

If they do that then whats next? Do you then not credit the qb when he throws a screen and the rb breaks 6 tackles and scores? Do we stop counting hail marry interceptions? The loss of a yard when the qb downs the ball at the end of the game should be removed too right. How about when the qb purposely throws it away should that not count that either?

A pass is a pass if the reciever misses it and its intercepted oh well , those are the breaks.

Answer 4

It is not a matter of punishing anyone. It is a simple matter of what it was: the ball never touched the ground and was never in possession by the receiver. That, by definition, is an interception. There is no blame or punishment. It doesn't matter whose fault it was. It was an interception. That is what an interception is. Ultimately, the QB stats don't mean squat. They are relative, for one thing, and all that really matters is winning or losing the game. That is what team sports are about.

Answer 5

That's a good point but we reward the QB with a TD pass when he hits a reciever at midfield and the receiver takes it 50 yards for a TD. SO I think it goes both ways. TO cost Romo a TD pass and gave him an INT but he has also given him more than a few TDs this year.

Answer 6

Most of them just want to take the qb out of the game

Answer 7

I you take the receiver out of the equation on a drop, then you'd also have to take away any yards the receiver gained after the catch. It would only be fair.

Answer 8

That would be too hard to enforce...although i would like to see them try it. maybe try it in the preseason for a few years and see how it works.

Answer 9

no they shouldn't. they would never be able to go back historically and make anything accurate for comparison purposes.

Answer 10

in the larger scheme of things.... who cares? fantasy owners?

the percentage of those interceptions over the whole count of interceptions is negligible.

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