The Penalties Are Killing The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most penalites teams in the NFL. From holding penalties,face masks,illegal contact pass interference calls you name it.

With new rules being implemented this season concerning wide receivers and defensive backs many penalties have been called on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Many fans see this as unfair. There are some who feel that thedefensive player should be allowed to have contact with a offensive player up to ten yards not just five. Pittsburgh Steelers President Arthur Rooney has expressed his concerns over the increased rate of penalties and he hopes the penalties would be reduced.

With all of the holding penalties called this season it’s very difficult to call many pass plays. It’s nearly impossible for corners to cover certain receivers because they can’t touch them if they are playing off them. A cornerback has a right to the ball as much as the receiver but the penalties seen to favorite the offense more. In a game in which the pass is more relied on to win the penalties kill the momentum on many drives. Hopefully the penalties will be reduced. It will be a shame for penalties to cause a team to win it lose a game.