Pass play

[Bob M.]

Originally Posted by ajmc

...In a passing situation it's not going to make much of a difference where the flag is thrown, because enforcement will likely be from the previous spot.

REPLY: The big issue here is if his return has a subsequent bearing on the play, and if that play that began with a passing situation but instead turns into a running play which ends beyond his point of return. Now you darn well better know where he returned since this will be the point of enforcement.