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Originally Posted by JRutledge
The first play in question has nothing to do with the play we are discussing in this thread. The play you are showing is a clear hold for a jersey grab that clearly restricts the movement of the receiver to go up field. The legs of the receiver clearly are stopped or altered in order to keep the defender in an advantageous position. And that is why it was called. The Gronk play had no restriction in the movement if you look at his legs. He did not change direction or stopped completely. If no arms were around Gronk, you would not even think to call a foul. That is why that play is not the same as the play last week.
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But he eventually does go up field and the ball is thrown nowhere near him.
The contention that Gronk was not restricted at all is not universally shared. Even some officials (Some at very high levels) don't agree with you.