If you’ve followed some of the rule proposals, you’re probably aware of the potential – probable – changes to the league’s woeful catch rule. Essentially, it would become the “Jesse James rule” and mostly eliminate the “survive the ground” mandate that reversed his touchdown last season. Rejoice, right? Maybe not yet. At least, the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t seem to be. Speaking with Steelers.com’s Missi Matthews, general manager Kevin Colbert says he believes the proposal is still a little unclear.
“Just seeing the outline of the proposal the committee was going to talk to ownership and the room about, I’m still a little bit concerned about the third part of it.