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Mike Zimmer’s focus on improving the Cowboys’ discipline and reducing penalties could be beneficial. The Dallas Cowboys have a penalty issue, being the most penalized team in the last three seasons. They struggle with offensive holding, false starts, and offsides penalties. The hiring of new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, known for his teams committing fewer … Read more
Mike Tomlin Urges Steelers to Rectify “Catastrophic” Penalties The Pittsburgh Steelers were heavily penalized in their recent win against the Tennessee Titans, with 10 penalties for 80 yards, including six defensive penalties that gave the Titans first downs. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin acknowledges the need for improvement in this area, emphasizing that being a tough … Read more
The N.F.L. has changed its personal conduct policy, expanding the offenses that warrant more serious penalties to include sexual assault “involving threats or coercion” and including “a pattern of conduct” and “offenses that involve planning” as factors that could increase punishment. These changes come one year after a disciplinary officer cited limitations of the league’s … Read more