SB Nation recently talked with Joe Namath to get his take on the new umpire rules and what his solution would be to the problem.
VIDEO: Joe Namath Discusses NFL Umpire Rules, Proposes Changes
Here is Joe Namath on his proposition that NFL umpires should wear protective gear and return to their normal positioning.
The full video collection can be seen at Broadway Joe TV. You can also read SB Nation’s interview with Broadway Joe.
Read Article >An Interview With Broadway Joe: Namath Says Umpires Should Wear Pads, Return To Old Positioning
This year the NFL tweaked a few of their officiating rules with umpire safety in mind. They moved the umpire, who was previously standing behind the defense, over to the offensive side of the ball behind the quarterback. It seemed most were on board with the move at the time the announcement was made because the idea of it was to protect the umpires, who were occasionally run into while operating from behind the defense. This way they would be away from the 250-plus pound linebackers running around.
Clearly this affected the flow of the game, and minimized the advantage the offense gains by running a no-huddle offense.
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