What is a catch/Tate TD ?

[BmorePat87]

(10-20-2015, 01:03 AM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Clearly you need to rewatch the Eifert TD. He took two steps in the field of play (that 100 yards between the endzones) and crossed the goal line as a runner. The whole time engaged by a tackler.

On the Tate catch he's a receiver catching the ball in the endzone (the 10 yards on both ends) Tate was also immediately engaged by a tackler.

If you are a runner with clear possession in the field of play (the 100 yards between the endzones) the instant the ball crosses the first mili inch of the goal line it's a touch down.

And they determined that he was going to the ground prior to having possession. Because of this silly rule (remember, I agree it is silly) he had to maintain control all the way to the ground to get possession. He pushes on the ground with his feet as he is falling, but they determined that this was not an actual step. I personally think the rule is junk and it should have been a TD.

Quote:Tate was a receiver who caught the ball in the endzone (the 10 yards on either end) that you can't be established as a runner in because by default you instantly ummmmmmmmm score.

As soon as you have possession you score. When he planted his feet, had control of the ball, and took two steps, he had possession. The play is over at that moment. 

Quote:Tate had to complete the catch because he was a receiver. Which he didn't because the ball was nearly instantly knocked lose and intercepted.

False. He completed the catch after he took two steps. Play is over. Midway through his 3rd step, he loses the ball, but the play was already over.

Quote:Every announcer/analyst/ex-player I've heard comment on the Tate TD says it was clearly an interception.

And the only person who matters, Blandino, explained why the rules state that he was not a pick. This argument is like saying "every pundit and politician thinks this law is constitutional" after the Supreme Court says it is not. 

Quote:Not real sure where you came up with a fumble ?

Because once you have complete a catch, any subsequent loss of possession is a fumble. If a receiver caught a ball, took 3 steps, it flew out of their hands, and a defender caught it, it is not a pick.