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[rascal]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6223700

You can read through it, but this is the money shot of the article:

Rules defining a defenseless player will be expanded and now will include eight categories:

• A quarterback in the act of throwing;

• A receiver trying to catch a pass;

• A runner already in the grasp of tacklers and having his forward progress stopped;

• A player fielding a punt or a kickoff;

• A kicker or punter during the kick;

• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;

• A receiver who receives a blind-side block;

• A player already on the ground.

 

[Go deep]

My only real problem is with the first one.

 

[Yenrub]

Not a big fan of 'A receiver trying to catch a pass'

What the heck is the DB supposed to do just sit there and watch the WR catch the ball?

 

[Go deep]

Not a big fan of 'A receiver trying to catch a pass'What the heck is the DB supposed to do just sit there and watch the WR catch the ball?

Make a play on the ball.

 

[gandalas]

• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;

So if a QB is trying to tackle someone on an INT or Fumble return, you are not allowed to block him out of the way?

How about, if they agree not to make a tackle or get involved, then they will not get blocked.

 

[Eminence]

"• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;"

#### that.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

"• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;"#### that.

Careful with that word, even when filtered and directed towards football, it can get you a 30 day suspension around here.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Not a big fan of 'A receiver trying to catch a pass'What the heck is the DB supposed to do just sit there and watch the WR catch the ball?

Make a play on the ball.

:X as the receiver runs 70 yards for the score when the defender had solid coverage.

 

[Eminence]

"• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;"#### that.

Careful with that word, even when filtered and directed towards football, it can get you a 30 day suspension around here.

Sorry coach.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Just read this also. Pretty ridiculous. Goodell and these owners are going to kill the cash cow.

 

[DropKick]

"• A quarterback at any time after change of possession;"#### that.

If I remember correctly, Kurt Warner did NOT have to get popped like he did. That was a cheap shot that took advantage of the game situation. Now, if the NFL could just use sound judgment and a little discretion, we wouldn't need these extended rules.