It has quickly led to several instances where teams have been penalized. Many have voiced their displeasure with the rule, but Belichick has headed in the other direction with his sentiment.
Bill Belichick takes an interesting stance on the NFL’s new taunting rule
During an appearance on the Greg Hill Show on WEEI on Monday, Belichick voiced that he believes there is no place for taunting in the NFL.
Belichick’s viewpoint is rooted in players taking the approach of celebrating the team’s success rather than their own individual feat. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise as it falls directly into what Belichick stood for throughout his entire Patriots tenure.
He’s always moved toward putting the team first beyond any individual’s accolades. He will acknowledge them but doesn’t stray away from the end goal of securing another Super Bowl win.
Belichick’s opinion isn’t shared by much of the league, as the new rule has led to several questionable calls. In a few of those instances, it’s been more of a frustrating reaction than a celebration.
In response to all the outpouring of negativity from fans, the NFLPA tweeted that they aren’t a fan of the rule either.
If this trend continues into the 2021 season, the NFL may be forced to consider whether it should retain the penalty or remove it. Nonetheless, it doesn’t appear that Belichick will be pushing to remove the rule any time soon.
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