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Old 09-18-2014, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 3kings View Post
I agree they shouldn't have thrown on this play but this adage is outdated. In today's NFL there are many more likely outcomes. Pass interference and defensive holding are just as common as completions. Let's also not forget the 15 yard penalty for tackling to hard.
In certain situations, I think the saying fits quite well


I totally agree on the penalties being used as a way to get down the field. This DEFINITELY ISN'T the game that I grew up on!
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