Making It Boring

I don't believe that players should be involved in taunting. It shows poor sportsmanship. However, the NFL is going to the extreme when it comes to player celebrations.

The rule book clearly states that there will be no sack dances, home run swings, incredible hulk poses, spiking the ball, throwing it, pointing, pointing the ball, verbal taunting, military salutes, standing over an opponent or dancing.

In other words, the league wants all players to conform and just give the ball to the referee after a touchdown. Defensive stalwart J.J. Watt will now face a fine for giving his military salute to the troops after each sack.

The league claims they want to avoid fights between players. That's a fair point, but they are taking all of the emotion out of the game. Players will still do their own thing, but must be willing to write a check to the league when the hammer comes down.