Could I get some of you officials to rule on a play

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Originally posted by MJT
Ok, here is the new rule change regarding the pocket area for 2005. Rule 3-24, definition of pocket area states, "The pocket area applies from the normal tackle position on each side of the center and extends backwards to the offensive team's own end line." It continutes to state as the effect of this rule change "There will be one definition of the pocket area for every play that covers intentional grounding, illegal contact, and an illegal cut block."

The rule book I have states
3-24
SECTION 24


POCKET AREA
The Pocket Area applies from the normal tight-end position on each side of the center and extends backwards to the offensive team's own goal line.

Could this be an old rule book that I have? It was downloaded so no date is apparent. It seems ridiculous for the NFL digest of rules say something different then the official rule book? One would think that they would realize the different interpretations someone could have especially us fans.
We have (The normal tackle positions - which is what television commentators always refer to)
We have (2 yards outside the normal tackle positions)
We have (2 yards outside the normal tackle positions and includes the tight end if he drops off the line to pass protect)

As I said before that is like each umpire having his own strike zone when there are rules that govern the strike zone. Notwithstanding the 2005 rule to make it specific was/is the rule here?