To kick this one off, here’s the play that is in question, which took place this past NFL season:
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Brady caught a pass that he threw, which was deflected by Terrell Lewis, then Brady completed a pass to Mike Evans.
Okay, now that you have this context of the play, here’s the news.
According to CBS Sports’ John Breech, the LA “Rams propose (a) ‘Tom Brady rule'”.
Breech reports that: “The officials saw the second pass and threw a flag, but it left the Rams in a tough spot. If they accepted the penalty, it would only be for 5 yards, which means Brady and the Buccaneers offense would get to come back on the field for a third-and-15. If they declined the penalty, the second pass would (count) and the Buccaneers would be facing a fourth-and-2.”
Here’s more from that play:
Breech went on to say that: “From the Rams’ point of view, there was nothing fair about this situation. Even though Brady committed (a)…penalty, the Buccaneers were either going to get another down (if penalty is accepted) or gain 8 yards (if penalty is declined). The Rams ended up declining the penalty and Brady got credited for an 8-yard pass.”
CBS Boston WBZ’s Michael Hurley reports that: “The exact language reads…with the new language in bold: ‘For a second forward pass from behind the line, or for a forward pass that was thrown after the ball returned behind the line: Loss of down and five yards from the previous spot.'”
What are your thoughts on the potential rule change? Do you think it’s necessary? Let us know in the comments!
In the meantime, maybe just text Tom himself to see what he thinks about the potential rule change.
Charlie Lapastora is a sports/news multimedia journalist who’s reported, written, produced, anchored, shot video/edited on different NBC, ABC, and FOX shows in multiple TV markets, along with digital & new media companies. Charlie has traveled the country telling national sports, news, feature, and original stories on a cable news network, airing on top 10 TV markets, satellite radio, and digital platforms. He is passionate about his faith, family—being a husband to whom he calls the G.O.A.T. of women—about reppin’ his home state of Michigan and Detroit teams (yes, including the Lions), good coffee, and loves how sports brings people together. He’s traveled the world leading and coaching sports camps and has also worked at the Detroit Pistons and LA Clippers’ NBA teams.
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