packers LB nick barnett comment

[Rampage]

found this on a packers board

"Guys don't know that once the quarterback starts to move around (outside the pocket), you can knock your guy to the ground," Barnett said. "That's the hardest thing to remember — I remember it fairly well. Because once (the quarterback) is out of the pocket, it's time (for the receiver) to go down, because (he's) blocking for a potential run. That's what I plan on doing. (The quarterback) is out of the pocket and your back's to me, I'm going to have to put you on your face. It saves me a lot of energy."

 

[tunahelper]

More punk *** tough talk?

We shall see Nicky boy!

 

[the kid 05]

it will be funny when his watches romo step out of the pocket turns knocks witten down after romo threw the pass for witten...

Def pass inerferance on number 56...penalty is accepted for 56 yards...automatic first down

 

[twa]

56 yds PI?

Did Witten run in circles so he could catch up?

 

[the kid 05]

56 yds PI?

Did Witten run in circles so he could catch up?

Witten was doing zig zags working on his cutting ability

 

[sacase]

found this on a packers board

"Guys don't know that once the quarterback starts to move around (outside the pocket), you can knock your guy to the ground," Barnett said. "That's the hardest thing to remember — I remember it fairly well. Because once (the quarterback) is out of the pocket, it's time (for the receiver) to go down, because (he's) blocking for a potential run. That's what I plan on doing. (The quarterback) is out of the pocket and your back's to me, I'm going to have to put you on your face. It saves me a lot of energy."

Hey moron, until the QB crosses the LOS, its still a pass play. So please do that so we can get either an illegal contact or PI.

 

[Bungarian]

(The quarterback) is out of the pocket and your back's to me, I'm going to have to put you on your face. It saves me a lot of energy."

So he plans to get a illegal block in the back penalty.

 

[sbark]

found this on a packers board

"Guys don't know that once the quarterback starts to move around (outside the pocket), you can knock your guy to the ground," Barnett said. "That's the hardest thing to remember — I remember it fairly well. Because once (the quarterback) is out of the pocket, it's time (for the receiver) to go down, because (he's) blocking for a potential run. That's what I plan on doing. (The quarterback) is out of the pocket and your back's to me, I'm going to have to put you on your face. It saves me a lot of energy."

Probable memo from NFL' ref Assn to Packers Coaches--------they in turn are instucting the players..........

They gonna "let the Pack Play"..........want another rateings bonanza for the playoff's.........

 

[superpunk]

A couple things from the rules apply here, possibly.

Note 4: There can be no pass interference at or behind the line of scrimmage, but defensive actions such as tackling a receiver can still result in a 5-yard penalty for defensive holding, if accepted.

So it seems he could be called for defensive holding; like it is a run play where the nose tackle tackles an interior lineman and is called for the hold.

# A defensive player may not tackle or hold an opponent other than a runner. Otherwise, he may use his hands, arms, or body only:

(a) To defend or protect himself against an obstructing opponent.

Exception: An eligible receiver is considered to be an obstructing opponent ONLY to a point five yards beyond the line of scrimmage unless the player who receives the snap clearly demonstrates no further intention to pass the ball. Within this five-yard zone, a defensive player may chuck an eligible player in front of him. A defensive player is allowed to maintain continuous and unbroken contact within the five-yard zone until a point when the receiver is even with the defender. The defensive player cannot use his hands or arms to push from behind, hang onto, or encircle an eligible receiver in a manner that restricts movement as the play develops. Beyond this five-yard limitation, a defender may use his hands or arms ONLY to defend or protect himself against impending contact caused by a receiver. In such reaction, the defender may not contact a receiver who attempts to take a path to evade him.

(b) To push or pull opponent out of the way on line of scrimmage.

(c) In actual attempt to get at or tackle runner.

(d) To push or pull opponent out of the way in a legal attempt to recover a loose ball.

(e) During a legal block on an opponent who is not an eligible pass receiver.

(f) When legally blocking an eligible pass receiver above the waist.

Exception: Eligible receivers lined up within two yards of the tackle, whether on or immediately behind the line, may be blocked below the waist at or behind the line of scrimmage. NO eligible receiver may be blocked below the waist after he goes beyond the line. (Illegal cut)

Note: Once the quarterback hands off or pitches the ball to a back, or if the quarterback leaves the pocket area, the restrictions (illegal chuck, illegal cut) on the defensive team relative to the offensive receivers will end, provided the ball is not in the air.

So he may be able to do it legally. But I doubt he will. It would be pretty stupid, particularly if Romo decides to cut it loose to the player he's going after.

 

[aikemirv]

Hey moron, until the QB crosses the LOS, its still a pass play. So please do that so we can get either an illegal contact or PI.

He is right. Once the QB is out of the pocket there is no more "illegal contact". There still can be pass interference though if the ball is thrown.

 

[Doomsday]

Hey moron, until the QB crosses the LOS, its still a pass play. So please do that so we can get either an illegal contact or PI.

No, he is right. Newman did the samething at the end of the Washington game when he picked Campbell. Once the QB is out of the pocket you can hit the WRs.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I hope he gets a couple of PI's tonight.

 

[JohnsKey19]

He's right. But it's still very dangerous to start chucking receivers to the ground with the QB in possesion of the football as a threat to throw it. It's "the hardest thing to remember", as Barnett said, because no defender can possibly consistently focus on covering a receiver or a zone while also focusing on when/if the QB is out of the pocket. Most passing plays happen too fast for defenders to process that much information in such a short amount of time. Now if it becomes a long drawn out play like Romo's miraculous 4 yd scramble vs the Rams, then that's a different story.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Like the others said, once you're out of the pocket, it's legal. But it's not just when he starts "moving around". If he's not outside the tackle box, it'll be a penalty.

I'm starting to think Barnett is another Mensa member... For the chics, of course.

 

[superpunk]

I'm starting to think Barnett is another Mensa member... For the chics, of course.

heh....I'm finding and bumping that thread tomorrow morning after the big win.

It's soooooo classeek. I want that guy back.

 

[BigBlacKahuna]

I guess we'll see what happens.

 

[31smackdown]

Funny thing is that everyone that was on the team when Parcells was here knows this rule.... because he instructed them to do the same thing.. so they aren't going to be catchign anyone by suprise here..

 

[vta]

Didn't the Giants feel the need to do all kinds of talking before hand also?
Come on Green Bay, you're 10-1, do you really need to talk?

What's that smell...? *Sniff* *Sniff*

Smells like the need to convince ones self that they're up to the task.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

found this on a packers board

"Guys don't know that once the quarterback starts to move around (outside the pocket), you can knock your guy to the ground," Barnett said. "That's the hardest thing to remember — I remember it fairly well. Because once (the quarterback) is out of the pocket, it's time (for the receiver) to go down, because (he's) blocking for a potential run. That's what I plan on doing. (The quarterback) is out of the pocket and your back's to me, I'm going to have to put you on your face. It saves me a lot of energy."

Jason Witten on Tony Romo... and I quote, "Romo makes athletic players look unathletic."

Prepare to get unathleticized there Hawkman