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Originally Posted by BTM
But we didn't have an O-line and Cutler refused to adjust to the increased pressure by at least getting the ball out. The out of bounds sack rule isn't stupid, it's completely consistent with the accrual of yardage - a sack indicates that the ball was retained by the quarterback for negative yards. There are valid reasons for differentiating between sacks and losses, as it indicates whether or not an actual play was initiated.
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I agree but its not JUST Jay... Martz encourages holding the ball longer with the plays he calls. If he starts calling shorter quick passes, Cutler gets rid of the ball faster and thus stops getting hit, no concussion, thus we make it a game.