Why do physical corners away with so much holding?

**goldenelite28** · 10-18-2012, 09:58 PM

While watching the Niners/Hawks game they started showing highlights of R. Sherman and on every play he is pushing the WRs around.
It seems that once a CB get the term "physical" attached to them the refs let them get away with way too much.

**Tspot-D-Ravenator** · 10-18-2012, 10:44 PM

IDK....

**Complex** · 10-18-2012, 11:01 PM

Because they are "physical?"

I liken this to football in general; if a person is "known for something" they can get away with it. If not, and they step outside of their boundaries, there are consequences. This goes for coaches and players.

**Ravenswintitle** · 10-18-2012, 11:03 PM

Seahawks corners play like its the 70's and somehow don't get flagged. It's awesome to watch

**JCroUSAF** · 10-19-2012, 12:36 AM

I love the way that the Seahawks defense plays. Their only fault is. It getting off the field because they give up a lot of third down conversions. I really like their defensive coordinator. They also have a lot of speed on their d which is something I wish the ravens had more of.

**Shellda55** · 10-19-2012, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by JCroUSAF

I love the way that the Seahawks defense plays. Their only fault is. It getting off the field because they give up a lot of third down conversions. I really like their defensive coordinator. They also have a lot of speed on their d which is something I wish the ravens had more of.

Pretty sure Seattle has one of the bet 3 and out teams in the league... Like the 2nd best.

**JCroUSAF** · 10-19-2012, 12:58 AM

Oh I meant third and Long. Good catch

**leachisabeast** · 10-19-2012, 07:53 AM

That is how fucking Cary Williams and Jimmy Smith who both stand at 6'2 should play, I don't get all this playing off BS, they need to be more physical. Not sure if that's Dean Pees, the DB coach, or the players them selves.

**HoustonRaven** · 10-19-2012, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by goldenelite28

While watching the Niners/Hawks game they started showing highlights of R. Sherman and on every play he is pushing the WRs around.
It seems that once a CB get the term "physical" attached to them the refs let them get away with way too much.

Maybe because what you describe here isn't holding.

**goldenelite28** · 10-19-2012, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Maybe because what you describe here isn't holding.

When a WR tries to make a cut and the CB is holding his shoulder pad I believe that counts as holding. All done past five yards.

I think it's a problem when you have so many people saying "they play corner like it's the 70s".

**Ravenswintitle** · 10-19-2012, 08:20 AM

no doubt they were getting away with a lot of grabbing pushing and running the receiver out of bounds. very physical play and no flags. and slightly OT, I forgot how horrible Alex Smith can look at times

**Paintballguy** · 10-19-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Maybe because what you describe here isn't holding.

Beyond this five-yard limitation, a defender may use his hands or arms ONLY to defend or protect himself against impending contact caused by a receiver. In such reaction, the defender may not contact a receiver who attempts to take a path to evade him.

Yeah it may not be holding, but it should be illegal contact at least.