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Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles
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So if a receiver leaves his feet, he is not to be touched ...... that's exactly what I said in regard to the way in which the games are being officiated. And I explained, in detail, why I believe that that is unfair to the defender.
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Not "not touched", just "not pummeled". You can absolutely try to knock the ball out of a jumping receiver's hands, or use your body weight to force one at the boundary line out of bounds. Neither of those involves launching with the helmet or shoulders. Those kinds of hits can potentially hospitalize, paralyze, or as in one case, kill an opponent.