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Ok...quickie NFL rules question for folks regarding False Starts...

Posted by Jim (aka Jim) Nov 11 '09, 08:01

in Monday's game, Mendenhall got flagged for a false start. I don't know that I've ever seen a RB get flagged before, but ok.

My question is...why is that QBs can do that high step in the shotgun formation and it's not movement?

Big Ben did it a ton of times Monday night. Manning and Brady do it a lot. Basically, most QBs in the shotgun will do it.

I'm just wondering why that isn't seen as a false start as it seems like that kind of movement could easily draw a defensive player offsides...kinda like a hard count...but with the hard count, no one actually moves.

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I'm guessing because the QB might not technically be considered to be in a set position. -- nm - mafic Nov 11, 08:06
NFL rules -- (link) - oblique Nov 11, 08:05 1
- "Offensive linemen are permitted to interlock legs. " - Inigo Nov 11, 08:08
I am certain the lifting of the leg is a signal to someone on the team. - groiny Nov 11, 08:04

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