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<blockquote data-quote="gator" data-source="post: 119023" data-attributes="member: 651"><p>While it's easyto look at this situation with green-tinted glasses , it behooves us to remember just how devastating the loss of a starting QB can be. While it's not something that's affected the pack for a over a decade now--the NFL still has a vested interest in keeping those guys on the field. So although that was a VERY unpopular call, it wasn't a bad call. </p><p></p><p> Under the rule book, the referee made the right decision.</p><p></p><p>Rule 12, Section 2, Article 12 sets forth the provisions that apply to roughing the passer. The book plainly states that "special rules apply" in this situation, because the passer "is particularly vulnerable to injury." </p><p></p><p>Subsection (3) of Article 12 emphasizes the importance of protecting the quarterback's head. "Referees," the rule states, "will be particularly alert to fouls in which defenders impermissibly use . . . hands, arms, or other parts of the body to hit the passer in the head, neck, or face." </p><p></p><p>And here's the key. Note 1 to Article 12. "If in doubt about a roughness call or potentially dangerous tactic on the quarterback, the Referee should always call roughing the passer."</p><p></p><p>So while it might not have been obvious whether Jenkins' arm was striking Hasselbeck's helmet, or whether Hasselbeck dipped his head into the contact, any doubt is resolved in favor of throwing the flag. By rule.</p><p></p><p>(thanks to profootballtalk.com for the listing of the rule)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gator, post: 119023, member: 651"] While it's easyto look at this situation with green-tinted glasses , it behooves us to remember just how devastating the loss of a starting QB can be. While it's not something that's affected the pack for a over a decade now--the NFL still has a vested interest in keeping those guys on the field. So although that was a VERY unpopular call, it wasn't a bad call. Under the rule book, the referee made the right decision. Rule 12, Section 2, Article 12 sets forth the provisions that apply to roughing the passer. The book plainly states that "special rules apply" in this situation, because the passer "is particularly vulnerable to injury." Subsection (3) of Article 12 emphasizes the importance of protecting the quarterback's head. "Referees," the rule states, "will be particularly alert to fouls in which defenders impermissibly use . . . hands, arms, or other parts of the body to hit the passer in the head, neck, or face." And here's the key. Note 1 to Article 12. "If in doubt about a roughness call or potentially dangerous tactic on the quarterback, the Referee should always call roughing the passer." So while it might not have been obvious whether Jenkins' arm was striking Hasselbeck's helmet, or whether Hasselbeck dipped his head into the contact, any doubt is resolved in favor of throwing the flag. By rule. (thanks to profootballtalk.com for the listing of the rule) [/QUOTE]
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