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Originally Posted by bigjohn
Why isn't it illegal contact? It is at least ten yards from the LOS to the back of the end zone.
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Illegal contact provisions are only in effect while the quarterback is in the pocket. As soon as he leaves the pocket, illegal contact goes out the window and a defender can chuck all he wants (but a defender can still be called for other penalties such as holding or illegal use of hands).
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