Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2013 19:58:07 GMT -5
Nov 19, 2013 18:37:50 GMT -5 @raisincanebuckeye said:
bleacherreport.com/articles/1856777-patriots-vs-panthers-inside-the-controversy-that-ended-monday-night-footballThis pretty much explains my stance on this. It also gives good insight on the break down of the rules and what could and could not be called on the play.
www.nfl.com/rulebook/useofhands
Blocker cannot use his hands or arms to push from behind, hang onto, or encircle an opponent in a manner that restricts his movement as the play develops.
Exception: An eligible receiver is considered to be an obstructing opponent ONLY to a point five yards beyond the line of scrimmage unless the player who receives the snap clearly demonstrates no further intention to pass the ball. Within this five-yard zone, a defensive player may chuck an eligible player in front of him. A defensive player is allowed to maintain continuous and unbroken contact within the five-yard zone until a point when the receiver is even with the defender. The defensive player cannot use his hands or arms to push from behind, hang onto, or encircle an eligible receiver in a manner that restricts movement as the play develops. Beyond this five-yard limitation, a defender may use his hands or arms ONLY to defend or protect himself against impending contact caused by a receiver. In such reaction, the defender may not contact a receiver who attempts to take a path to evade him.
I don't understand what you're getting at...