[RamOfDenmark]

I agree with Linehan that the rules are often too situational, and too complex, not even the refs or the coaches are always entirely sure and it causes massive debates on the field week in and week out. This is just one example, there are many others (like all the stuff that came into play at the end of the Cardinals game etc.). The game isn't meant to be played with a lawyer by your side, I would be in favor of a thorough clean-up of the rules. The basic rules are fine, the more esoteric stuff should be simplified and slimmed down to the essentials. It would be a cleaner game with less confusion and less bickering about what is 'fair' and what isn't. The complete rulebook should be relatively short and readable by anyone familiar with the game. Cut down on the bureaucracy and let the players play.

(On a sidenote I hold the same opinion on law in general.)