[Arles]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Nope, I guess the NFL is doubling down on the Clay Matthews hit being a foul - NFL to use Clay Matthews penalty in teaching video - NFL.com

So it appears the NFL wants a pass rusher to wait until a QB (who jumps throwing the ball) completely lands before beginning a hit (which, of course, would make it a late hit). I firmly believe that QBs should begin jumping before throwing the ball away around any pass rush or even when they have to ground it. The defender will have no choice but hit them while they are in the air and do the "scoop and pull" tactic. I just can't believe the NFL didn't see Cousins leave his feet before Matthews hit him.

At this point, I don't see how Green Bay can play Matthews when they have a late lead. That's about as clean a hit as you are going to get from him - and it's still roughing.