Now that the 2018 preseason is behind us it will be interesting to see how NFL referees go about officiating the new lowering of the helmet to initiate contact rule. If you’re like me and you’re still confused about the new rule, we are not alone as even Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said as much during his Tuesday morning interview on 93.7 The Fan in addition to saying that he’s even now confused about what is and isn’t considered roughing the passer with the 2018 regular season about to get underway.
“No, I think I’m on the page as everyone else,” Roethlisberger said regarding him fully understanding what constitutes a lowering of the helmet penalty.