Join Joe DeCapita and Big John on Blindside Blitz as they explore the latest NFL updates for 2025. This episode covers the NFL owners’ 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 “Tush Push” play, overtime adjustments, and unsportsmanlike conduct rules. They also tackle hot topics like Tyreek Hill’s trade rumors, Deshaun Watson’s 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!
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Chapters:
00:00:26 Intro & Welcome to Blindside Blitz
00:01:51 NFL Owners Meetings: Rule Changes Overview
00:02:18 Kickoff Rule Changes Discussion
00:05:37 Player Safety vs. Excitement in Kickoffs
00:10:57 Tush Push Debate Begins
00:13:20 Revisiting Old Rules to Fix Tush Push
00:18:34 Tush Push Safety Concerns
00:22:45 Is Tush Push Too Automatic?
00:26:13 Replay Assist Program Expansion
00:30:56 Will Refs Change How They Call Games?
00:36:39 Overtime Rule Changes from Eagles
00:43:11 Sudden Death vs. Full Quarter Debate
00:45:22 Unsportsmanlike Conduct Rule Updates
00:53:06 Parenting vs. NFL Celebrations
00:55:18 Free Agency Negotiation Changes
01:01:27 Why the Tampering Period Exists
01:05:47 Deshaun Watson Trade Mistake Reaction
01:08:44 Lamar Jackson & Derrick Henry Extensions
01:16:30 Mobile QBs vs. Pocket Passers
01:21:25 Hawk-Eye Technology for Football Spotting
01:29:18 Tyreek Hill Trade Rumors Analysis
