Holding away from point of attack

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by MJT

Actually Walt, the NFL has changed there philosophy on this in the last year. Before, they did not want a hold called when the player being held made the tackle or if his teammate did at the same time. Now they want it called for two reasons, 1) so they have the choice of declining or taking the foul as I show in the below play, or 2) cuz it could be part of a double foul situation.

I have not yet heard that our association's philosophy has changed on this but I will inquire about it.