NFL sends memo about mimicking cadences

[threelittleturds]

NFL reminds teams that it is illegal to mimic cadences

I thought I'd post this because I remembered reading about how unlucky the 49ers were that the Cowboys went from screwing up snaps in the Jets game, to having a mistake free game with the 49ers, to screwing up again against the Redskins.

Seems like Dallas has accused Washington of causing those missnaps from Costa.

It's interesting though, this isn't really something I thought of when they moved the umpire.

“Due to the fact that the umpire is positioned in the offensive backfield for most scrimmage plays, no official is within close proximity of the line of scrimmage,” the memo said. “Therefore it is more difficult to determine if a defensive player is imitating the quarterback’s cadence and/or snap count.

“If it is determined by video review or other means available to the league office that defensive players are engaging in such practices, such players, and their position coaches, coordinators, and head coaches, will be subject to disciplinary action.”

 

[Arete Tzu]

interesting. it should be fixed asap.