(03-28-2018, 12:02 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote: The letter of the rule makes this seem bad for Fournette and like players. However, I suspect this is not going to be called on RBs as much unless they hit with the head too.

For instance,  Fournette may lower his head, but he hits with his shoulder. Something tells me they'll let those plays go. I believe it's going to be enforced more on blockers and tacklers than the ball carrier.

This... 
I think too many calls were going against defenders when a RB/WR/TE would lower their head to meet contact.
This essentially becomes a judgement call of who initiated the lowered helmet and if it made contact with another helmet.

It's a bit of a messy rule change that seems like it could be very subjective. Certainly they won't be calling penalties on a 4th and 1 HB dive............right?

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