Has anyone noticed the pre-play fidgets now?

[Gotmadskillzson]

That would be a false start in real life all day, every day with those offensive lineman moving like that pre-snap. I can't believe Clint Odenburg who was a NFL lineman OK'ed this.

[SageInfinite]

I love the idea, but again, the execution with Tiburon..........

[Skyboxer]

He's not raising his right arm up off ground or making a sudden move back etc.. he simply turns and moves his left arm. (Unless I'm looking at the wrong clip)


"No interior lineman may move abruptly after taking or simulating a three-point stance"
Think that means no sudden/fast moves.

look at 00:40 Not exactly the same but if what we see in Madden is a false start that should be also.

[jpdavis82]

Here's the answer from the source

@jpdavis1982: @ClintOldenburg In this video at 4:02 when the RG looks back at QB to snap the ball, is that a false start or no? http://t.co/tuD8QLBI2E

@ClintOldenburg: @jpdavis1982 no way. That would never get called. Happens all the time.

[dougdeuce]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpdavis82

Here's the answer from the source @jpdavis1982: @ClintOldenburg In this video at 4:02 when the RG looks back at QB to snap the ball, is that a false start or no? http://t.co/tuD8QLBI2E @ClintOldenburg: @jpdavis1982 no way. That would never get called. Happens all the time.

I agree. Linemen move a lot as long as they're not simulating a move that would indicate the snap of the ball. It's when they rock back to get a jump on pass blocking or suddenly flinch where it becomes a false start.

Obviously it's a bit more in depth than my simplified explanation, but I didn't see anything in the madden vids that would indicate false start

[Jr.]

Definitely a good addition. I would like to see more pre-snap movement from the defense. I remember reading something about defenses disguising their coverages.. I don't think I've seen that shown much in these videos. Not sure if that is in the same realm as these "fidgets" though

[DNMHIII]

I saw Kaepernick reach up and grab his mouthpiece from his helmet after breaking the huddle in one of the videos and I thought that was cool.

[dougdeuce]

Quote: Originally Posted by DNMHIII

I saw Kaepernick reach up and grab his mouthpiece from his helmet after breaking the huddle in one of the videos and I thought that was cool.

ah yes, the invisible mouth piece grab. He's taking charades to a whole new level.