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I wouldn't say it is stupid. I think the R is usually in the best position to determine if some action on the QB caused an errant pass (especially with 4 or 5-man crews).
I do agree it can be difficult (if not down-right impossible) to know if there were any eligibles in the area. My wings will let me know if they didn't have an eligible in the area and allow me to throw the flag. Trust me, the worst thing an R can do is wave off ANOTHER officials flag for IG. (I did this with a rookie official once and we both got our butts chewed on). It looks better if he waves off his own flag after another official confers with him.
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