Source: BroBible
Summary
The NFL has introduced a new rule allowing head coaches to designate a staff member to throw the challenge flag, rather than doing it themselves. This change is aimed at reducing the head coach’s workload and allowing them to focus on other aspects of the game. The designated staff member will be responsible for throwing the flag and initiating replay challenges. This new rule is seen as a way to streamline the challenge process and reduce the pressure on head coaches.
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The NFL has turned a sideline tradition into a specialist job. Coaches can now outsource the challenge flag to an assistant, because who needs to multitask when you can delegate? The designated flag-thrower will be the sober friend who takes the phone away from the coach’s impulsive decisions. The league has created a new job title: challenge-flag closer.
Football continues to create jobs nobody’s guidance counselor mentioned.
Coaches can now focus on arguing with officials, managing personnel, and play calls, while someone else handles the bureaucracy of throwing a red flag.
Because, priorities.
Author: Evan Null
