No matter, the NFL has a simplified catch rule designed to eliminate confusion — and, the league hopes, controversy — about receptions. “We wanted to simplify and provide clarity,” Pittsburgh head coach and longtime competition committee member Mike Tomlin said. … I think we’ve cleaned up a lot of that, and that will get the fans more engrossed in the game. That suggestion also is expected to come up at future meetings, beginning in May at the Atlanta owners get-together. On-field officials supported having a member of the staff in New York calling for an ejection in certain blatant circumstances.

Source: thestar March 27, 2018 23:48 UTC