How does Donald get away with those pulls?

I'm watching the game now, and they keep showing Donald grabbing the OL and pulling them off to the side, then going around. How is that not holding?
What's good for the gander, is good for the goose. If an offensive lineman pulls down on a defensive player, its holding. So what Donald is doing should be holding to, IMO.
 
My apologies folks. I don't know where my head's at tonight. Mods, feel free to delete this thread.
 
There is data out there somewhere (too lazy to look) that shows that holding is rarely called in favor of Dallas.
 
I'm watching the game now, and they keep showing Donald grabbing the OL and pulling them off to the side, then going around. How is that not holding?


I believe it’s only holding if you’re doing it to prevent an OL from getting to the next level or if they’re pulling.

In pass protection you can grab all you want to get past the OL
 
I remember seeing a segment, I guess it was during a game maybe, where they show Tyron Smith doing a similar move to D-Linemen every time and not getting called. He would basically punch them in the chest and stun them, then quickly grab the inside of their chest pads and literally pull them to the ground like a rag doll.
 
Have you seen what Smith does to defenders with his mitts? If linemen keep their elbows tucked while using their hands, they won't get called. Not many have the strength to pull it off. Donald and Smith are freaks of nature.
 

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