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Originally posted by WyMike
It's leaning towards the TE is not a potential blocker any longer if he's dragging behind the LB's waving for the ball. Especially if you're reading your keys as a passing play.
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In the situation I was describing, the TE was crossing midfield, and the LB came across and hit from the front. The TE was not behind the LB, but roughly parallel. It was a legal block. The TE did not see it coming because he was looking back at the QB.
Given some of the arguments, it was because of the TE's position that made the contact legal. The TE was in a position to be a blocker, but based upon his action, it was obvious he was not. I do see the point of those that say the contact was legal, because he could, in fact, become a blocker quickly. If the QB were to suddenly tuck and run, the TE could begin blocking.