It's not debatable anymore, the NFL referee's have received a mandate to let DB's be more physical. It's just obvious. The question is why are they doing that?
One theory; now that the lawsuits out, Roger wants to over-compensate by letting defense reign for a few years.
Second theory; the Seahawks started a trend, Rog likes it, so he's allowed other teams to follow suit. It also decreases Seattle's advantage.
Third theory; it allows the refereeing crew to STILL sway a game if it ever comes to that. Since they're not calling it, mostly, now they can and somewhat control momentum and outcomes.
One theory; now that the lawsuits out, Roger wants to over-compensate by letting defense reign for a few years.
Second theory; the Seahawks started a trend, Rog likes it, so he's allowed other teams to follow suit. It also decreases Seattle's advantage.
Third theory; it allows the refereeing crew to STILL sway a game if it ever comes to that. Since they're not calling it, mostly, now they can and somewhat control momentum and outcomes.