Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season was defined by the league’s murky definition of what they consider to constitute a roughing the passer penalty, and though the Los Angeles Rams weren’t victims of a bad call, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris was asked about the recent controversies in his Thursday press conference.
With an All-Pro pass rusher like Aaron Donald on his roster, it seems like it is only a matter of time before the Rams fall victim to a bad call in this area. Morris told reporters that he has a thorough understanding of the league’s stance on the matter, but made it clear that since the safety of players is a top priority in the NFL’s concussion era, effective enforcement comes down to referees’ ability to call the penalties in a way that doesn’t affect the outcome of a given matchup.
