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Originally posted by Bob M.
REPLY: Often when teams go out of a no-huddle, their wideouts are not within the required 15 yards at any time after the ready. Did they draw defensive coverage? If so, there's no violation of the intent of the rule and I would never flag it--especially if the player had participated in the previous play. If he's a substitute coming in, I'd be a little more conservative, but would not flag it if he drew coverage.
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Excellent point. If the offensive player draws coverage, no advantage is gained, hence, no foul.