Quote Originally Posted by Craic View Post
My guess is that it happened too low while all the players were still standing. Honestly, I don't think it'd draw a penalty against any QB in that situation, simply because the ref's eyes aren't down on the legs of the players.

Had it been seen, however, it definitely is a penalty. Tripping at the very least. I'll be surprised if he doesn't get a fine for it.
BS, I saw it as it was happening and I'm not a ref assigned to certain areas of the play. That was a total blown no call by the officials. My only justification si that Ben breaks so many would be called in the grasps calls against other QB's that they just automatically give the D a pass sometimes when it comes to Ben. AND I'm fine with that as it allows Ben to make some of the plays that he does. My problem is the obvious inconsistency in the penalty/down by contact calling. Oh well, I'm glad they don't call Ben down ever time he gets touched by a defense player down. It would kill Ben's ability to make plays. I wish they would call it that way for all QB's.

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Quote Originally Posted by ALLD View Post
Any flag would have been declined anyway.
Agreed, but it still should have been flagged. No flag the less likely for the league to look into it and issue a fine. That type of play is not needed in the NFL and could ultimately lead to serious injuries to a player. For all of Goofballs player safety claims this should get some attention but ultimately won't.