Xs and Os: The Denver Pick Plays

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Originally Posted by MagicHef

If the picks are like the ones in the gifs, this will do two things:

-Take the defender out of the play even more

-Open up the possibility of DPI, illegal contact, or defensive holding being called

It won't force any issue, because the offensive players will be acting legally.

When the offensive player initiates contact with the defender, they're not acting legally.

Calling a penalty on the defense is only going to highlight the issue more.

And a holding penalty within 10 yards is far better than giving up a 55-yard TD.