The helmet rule change is needless, pointless, and cumbersome. This will slow down the game and put an unnecessary burden on the officials. The Fed must see it as a safety rule, so we’re stuck with it, but I can see it being a major problem with coaches.
I like the force out change, though it doesn’t say what happens with players that are carried out of bounds. Hopefully this rule is going to be made very clear.
I like the blocking below the waist change. Getting the hands down doesn't necessarily protect the player.
The free kick blocking change is interesting. I think officials will have some trouble understand what is and isn’t a foul. I think they will also be reluctant to call it. We’ll see about that.
No more play cards on the belt. Probably a good change.
I’ve never seen grasping the mouthpiece, but I guess it could happen.
I can’t wait to see the horse collar rule. I hope this one is clear. I’ve never seen as many flags waved off as I have for horse collars.