Matt39 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Is the WR only defenseless when the hit is deemed too hard? Every pass play that's broken up, there's contact. The call in the SD game last night was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Totally agree. The rule is a joke. Here is what I could find on it. The definition of a defenseless receiver has been extended. Now, a receiver who has not had time to protect himself or has not clearly become a runner even if both feet are on the ground is considered defenseless. Bascially now receivers have no fear at all of going over the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Totally agree. The rule is a joke. Here is what I could find on it. The definition of a defenseless receiver has been extended. Now, a receiver who has not had time to protect himself or has not clearly become a runner even if both feet are on the ground is considered defenseless. Bascially now receivers have no fear at all of going over the middle. cough>Dustin Keller<cough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 It almost would appear to eliminate zone coverage for pass plays. If you separate a receiver from the ball by contact you, apparently run the risk of hitting a defenseless player. The other thing is that it is not a penalty that is consistently called. To the point made by Dierking. It is a horrible rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Just another way for the refs to have an impact on the game, horrible rule IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 They have legislated my role out of football! They have also made the entire highlight reels of Ronnie Lott and Jack Tatum full of now illegal hits. Bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I thought "defenseless receiver" referred to Brady laying on his back with his legs puled back over his head. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I thought "defenseless receiver" referred to Brady laying on his back with his legs puled back over his head. Am I wrong? Holy sheepsh*t that was funny. LOL Kudos on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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