Jon Gruden’s HOT take on the NFL’s Pass Interference rule and why it needs change

Jon Gruden who recently signed a deal with Barstool Sports, appeared on the latest episode of “Pardon My Take” podcast and stated that the NFl has a pass interference problem.

When asked about what he would change in the league today, Gruden didn’t hesitate to share his thoughts. His biggest concern? Pass interference. Gruden believes the NFL should ditch the spot-foul rule and adopt the same rule they have in college, which is a 15-yard penalty.

“I would make it the college rule, honestly, because some of these pass interference calls are impacting the game, just one play there,” Gruden said. “I don’t think there’s a common thread in what is and isn’t pass interference. I think this crew calls it a little different from that crew. That is a penalty right now that, I think, has taken over a lot of these games.”

Let’s be real, he is not wrong. How many times have we seen ticky-tack soft PI calls turn into over a 40-yard gift? It’s like handing out a golden ticket to the end zone. Coaches, fans, and even players have been complaining about this for some time now and Gruden has thrown even more gas on that fire.

Gruden’s full comments below:

Jon Gruden would make DPI in the NFL 15 yards because of the impact it has on the game

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— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) December 20, 2024

Gruden’s solution isn’t just about fairness; it’s about keeping games from spiraling out of control on one bad call. Think about it: a questionable PI call can completely flip the momentum of a game. In college, at least you’re only giving up 15 yards, not half the field.

This isn’t the first time someone has mentioned this, but coming from a guy with Gruden’s credentials-Super Bowl champ, former NFL head coach, and now Barstool’s newest personality-maybe, just maybe, the argument carries a little more weight.

Will the league listen? Who knows. But one thing is for sure: Gruden’s not afraid to call it like he sees it, and this debate is far from over.

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