Over the years, NFL fans have witnessed the removal and reinstatement of rules pertaining to how the game is played. While any rule change is heavily contested, the process that leads up to the decision is extensively thought through. And now other leagues are trying to improve their structure with their recent decisions.

One particular rule that other leagues have done away with continues to be a huge part of the NFL. While certain reports bash its necessity, fans stepped in to justify its relevance. Here’s what had the NFL world congregating to indulge in rule-related discourse.

Some are bothered by one NFL rule that has been removed from other leagues

The criticism of the rule where the defense gets possession of the ball because of a fumble in the endzone has been quite contested. The XFL and USFL have let go of this rule. But, the NFL continues to champion its application.

A majority of the NFL world disagrees with the notion that this is negative, vouching for the original rule to remain unchanged. It is quite rare to see fans unanimously agree on anything. But their stance on the rule was quite clear.

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Fans believe that the ball rightfully deserves to be handed off to the defense instead of the offense getting possession at the spot where it was fumbled. Here’s how they backed their arguments.

Fans unanimously declare their views and refuse to part with the ‘Derek Carr’ rule

The NFL world seldom agrees on matters of importance. But, with regard to this issue, they were of one accord. One fan logically stated.

Another user exclaimed.

Another user exasperatedly said.

Some fans have renamed the rule with regard to one not-so-beloved player.

One user supported his arguments by stating.

These fans bluntly stated.

Despite reports that call for a rule change, the issue may not progress further than fan discussions online. Apart from that, very few in the NFL world have a negative opinion with regard to this particular directive. While recent rule changes have been incorporated, the basis of the decision came from an obvious necessity. Do you agree with fans on this stance? Let us know in the comments.

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