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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower
... effect the way defenses have to counter said rushers? If a back can't drop his shoulders for an extra yard, doesn't that, in theory mean that tacklers have an easier time bringing down guys once they cross the line of scrimmage?
And, if this is the case, then doesn't that negate the need for a "run stuffing" DT or ILB?
I could be -and probably am- wrong on this idea but at least it's a break from all of the Geno talk and forum drama.
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I think the rule only applies in the open field. Blasting through the line of scrimmage is still ok.