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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef
I'm pretty sure in the NFL that if the QB receives the snap directly from under center that he cannot become an eligible receiver. Just out of curiosity, is there rule that states if the QB is directly under center that the ball cannot be snapped to someone else.
I.E: In the Saints/Steelers situation would it have been illegal if the center had intentionally snapped the ball through Brees' legs and directly to Macallister?
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I know there is a rule in the NFL that, if the QB is in position to receive a direct snap, that the snap must go directly to him and it would be illegal to snap it through his legs to another back. This play would be legal in NF.