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Originally Posted by HPF Bob
I think there is going to be some new way invented to stop the spread offenses now that you can't beat up the receivers. The Seattle method of physical corners grabbing and tugging at receivers seems to be the new way but if the refs call defensive holding a lot, that isn't going to work. The other method is stampeding the quarterback but you aren't allowed to hit the QB anymore either. Makes it really tough to design an effective defense.
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Seattle is basically doing what NE did for their first superbowl when they just mugged the WRs and made the greatest show on turf disappear. That resulted in rules changes and an emphasis on calling defensive holding.
Seattle appears to be counting on the fact that the refs just can't call it every play. Plus if you mug them early in the route it is only worth 5 yards. Kind of like their team strategy that if the backup takes the same steroids as the starter the suspension won't hurt the team.