{"id":15719,"date":"2025-04-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grumblingsmedia.com\/newgmweb\/?p=15719"},"modified":"2025-04-03T14:46:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:46:48","slug":"nfl-rule-changes-trade-rumors-blindside-blitz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grumblingsmedia.com\/newgmweb\/nfl-rule-changes-trade-rumors-blindside-blitz\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Rule Changes &amp; Trade Rumors: Blindside Blitz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>Join Joe DeCapita and Big John on Blindside Blitz as they explore the latest NFL updates for 2025. This episode covers the NFL owners&#8217; meetings, spotlighting major rule changes like the new kickoff structure with touchbacks at the 35-yard line and the expanded replay assist program. The duo debates the controversial &#8220;Tush Push&#8221; play, overtime adjustments, and unsportsmanlike conduct rules. They also tackle hot topics like Tyreek Hill\u2019s trade rumors, Deshaun Watson\u2019s future in Cleveland, and contract extensions for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Plus, get insights on new Hawk-Eye technology for spotting the football and free agency negotiation tweaks. Packed with analysis and fan questions, this is your go-to NFL talk show!<br><br>For analysis of all things NFL, tune in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/grumblingsmedia.com\/newgmweb\/podcast-sub-category-listing\/?category=the-blindside-blitz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Blindside Blitz<\/strong>!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"NFL Rule Changes &amp; Trade Rumors: Blindside Blitz\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zikLUSxGpow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-877\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/grumblingsmedia.com\/newgmweb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mobile-Smartphone-icon.png\" alt=\"Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl! 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