Should the Buffalo Bills’ offensive line try oven mitts too?

One of the intriguing drills that was observed at training camp for the Buffalo Bills this year has been the inclusion of oven mitts for the cornerbacks. As we detailed here, the idea is credited to defensive backs coach John Butler who hopes to cut down on defensive pass interference and holding calls by making his players less “grabby.” The relatively high frequency of these penalties and their high degree of harm make this a good goal. But what if there was a worse penalty issue out there?

If you follow me, you’ve seen this chart before. It’s the one that was used to show that defensive holding and pass interference penalties are a good start to prioritizing less yellow laundry. It’s…