We know thisStraight from the NFL rule book ..
https://operations.nfl.com/the-rule...l-and-illegal-contact-with-eligible-receivers
"If the quarterback leaves the pocket area with the ball in his possession, the restrictions on illegal contact and an illegal cut block both end, but the restriction on defensive holding remains in effect."
Regardless of the contact, it CANNOT be called illegal contact.
It was our owner that went after him. Instead he should have treated him to his personal spa like Kraft, then we could beat teams with a QB with one leg.I hate Roger Goodell .
I want someone to check the rule. If the QB is outside the pocket, there is no illegal contact. That came up
In the Philly game today.
Straight from the NFL rule book ..
https://operations.nfl.com/the-rule...l-and-illegal-contact-with-eligible-receivers
"If the quarterback leaves the pocket area with the ball in his possession, the restrictions on illegal contact and an illegal cut block both end, but the restriction on defensive holding remains in effect."
Regardless of the contact, it CANNOT be called illegal contact.