It's a catch.
No it's not.
Even though NFL owners won't vote on any proposals regarding what
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There will be tweaks to the language but no changes in the catch rule. The criteria remain the same: control of the ball; two feet on the ground in bounds; and enough time to clearly become a runner.
Deviating from that,
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''The key part of the rule allows for consistency in calls on the field,'' Blandino said.
The rule also is a factor in player
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''It's tied to the defenseless receiver rule,'' Blandino said. ''You don't want to shorten the time a receiver is protected from hits to the head, etc.''
Blandino and McKay recognize and readily admit determining what is a catch
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They cite the speed
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The league consulted former and current receivers, coaches, front office personnel and officials while reviewing the catch rule.
