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Originally Posted by Galakanokis
Hadn't heard about the rule change on hitting option QB's. What's the distinction between running and scrambling or is it at any point a QB runs? If a safety or LB is in coverage with their back turned how are they suppose to know?
I don't mind Thursday football, the more games on tv the better. Can't possibly watch them all on Sunday. Gives exposure to teams I noramly wouldn't watch.
Early start Monday for the Eagles-Redskins game.
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It's not a rule "change" per se, more an adendum on how they will call it.
Once the QB has started to run with it, he no longer is a QB but considered a RB. So when the option starts and the QB is showing no intention of throwing while leaving the pocket, he is now fair game like anyone else. At least that's how I understand it.