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CRedskinsRule · 10-12-2015, 08:46 PM

A question, maybe worth it's own thread, but probably not.

While I do love watching the Cowboyszone go into meltdown mode over the last 3 weeks, one of the issues they are crying about has me curious about the rules.

In the following play, Can't-Miss Play: Brady finds Edelman for 59-yard TD - NFL Videos

New England lines Edelman up on the inside, and another receiver in the slot. Edelman takes off at a diagonal to the sideline, and the slot runs straight. Since it's man to man the CB covering Edelman is effectively blocked or picked. Cowboys fans say it is a blatant foul. I'm sure NE fans would smirk and say maybe.

Is it a pick by NFL definition?

The funny thing about the complaining is that it ignores the fact during the run after the catch no less than 6 Cowboys had good shots at him, and just missed him. But again, is it a pick?

Thanks

10-12-2015, 08:46 PM	#104
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,701	Re: Around the Nfl week 5 A question, maybe worth it's own thread, but probably not. While I do love watching the Cowboyszone go into meltdown mode over the last 3 weeks, one of the issues they are crying about has me curious about the rules. In the following play, Can't-Miss Play: Brady finds Edelman for 59-yard TD - NFL Videos New England lines Edelman up on the inside, and another receiver in the slot. Edelman takes off at a diagonal to the sideline, and the slot runs straight. Since it's man to man the CB covering Edelman is effectively blocked or picked. Cowboys fans say it is a blatant foul. I'm sure NE fans would smirk and say maybe. Is it a pick by NFL definition? The funny thing about the complaining is that it ignores the fact during the run after the catch no less than 6 Cowboys had good shots at him, and just missed him. But again, is it a pick? Thanks