11-08-2020, 03:23 PM
(11-08-2020, 02:16 PM)Yojimbo Wrote: Yes, they are considered defenseless until they make a “football move”. This part of the rule means it doesn’t have to be a hit to the head or hit with a helmet, all though those are also in this rule and against it. The old idea of hitting a guy so hard he drops the pass is now illegal. Coaches and players need to stop that practice.
“It is a foul if a player initiates unnecessary contact against a player who is in a defenseless posture.”
“2. A receiver attempting to catch a pass who has not had time to clearly become a runner. If the player is capable of avoiding or warding off the impending contact of an opponent, he is no longer a defenseless player”
https://operations.nfl.com/
I know what the rule is, I think it’s absurd. It’s prob what Lou peaches and why our defense (other than Bates) lets guys catch every pass before attempting to jar it loose. Wouldn’t want to hurt any of those poor receivers.
