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REPLY: I asked a friend of mine about how the NFL handles this. True they have a seventh man, but it's clear how the play should be covered. First, illegal contact beyond 5 yards against an eligible receiver is the sole province of the official keying that receiver--no help from anyone else. The HL drifts 5 yards downfield and is primarily responsible for that belt. Typically, there will be a receiver dragging across the field. The HL picks up action by/against that receiver.
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Bob M.
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