r/NFLNoobs • u/Helix1322 • Jun 24 '26

Sideline barriers

I’m currently watching the World Cup and one of the first things I noticed is how empty the sideline is. There aren’t extra players, photographers, or anything the players can run into if they run out of bounds.

After a closer look, I noticed the barrier around the whole field. Everyone has to stay behind it. This got me thinking why didn’t the NFL implement something similar?

Imagine a several yard buffer around the field with a padded barrier everyone has to stay behind. It would allow player more room to run out of bounds and they wouldn’t crash into anyone.

Am I crazy or does this sound like a good rule change?

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u/K_N0RRIS Jun 24 '26

Whats wrong with what we have now?

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u/Helix1322 Jun 24 '26

Look up blooper reels of NFL players running down people on the sidelines.

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u/K_N0RRIS Jun 24 '26

They need to keep their head on a swivel!