[Derock1986]

Originally posted by ABoselli
...when a player (A or B) runs into him in an attempt to receive a pass

So, to be clear, in your opinion, in this illustration, the defender is moving there in an attempt to receive a pass (or, as the rule book states, to move toward, catch or bat the pass)? If that's what you think, then you are absolutely correct.

However, if you don't think he's plowing into him because he's in the defenders way while the defender is trying to move toward, catch, or bat the pass, then it is interference. I think it's pretty clear he's not trying to do any of the three.

All I'm saying is players (A or B) has a right to maintain a position on the field. If a pass is thrown in a defenders direction, whether he attempts to catch it or not (or even know the ball is headed in his direction) he is entitled to maintain his position on the field. The receiver (or defender) cannot go through or plow him over in an attempt to move toward, catch or bat the pass.