re: The ineligible receiver downfield rule is stupid

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Linemen should be able to go as far downfield as they want to on passing plays. All the rules are made to help defenses. The game is 11 vs. 11 so why does the defense need all these rules for help?

We obviously do not have any coaches or refs on this board to help explain but I dare you to try.

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I got a better idea. Let's make a rule that states that the defense calls the play that the offense must run. Let the middle linebacker tell the line judge what he wants the QB to call and have him relay it to the QB. The QB MUST run that play or be charged with a 15 yd. penalty....how 'bout that?