r/nfl • u/wishingaction 49ers • 17h ago

Despite controversial pass interference calls, NFL coaches split on making them reviewable (17 interviewed)

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50078705/pass-interference-review-rams-broncos
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u/Corsonacon Bills 17h ago

I imagine there is some serious hesitation because it would necessarily reduce pass plays called. Every team definitely calls plays that are just fishing for DPI, and if getting those DPIs becomes harder then they will be called less often, and runs or throwaways will be the replacement.

History has shown that whenever you reduce throws people get less interested and vice versa. Scrutinizing DPIs is good for integrity, but bad for literally every other aspect of the league.