Zebra Report: About That 'Brady Rule'

by Matt SnyderFiled under: NFL RefereesZebra Report is FanHouse's analysis of actual NFL rules and how they are to be applied ... because most fans think they could do a better job than the NFL officials, yet definitely could not. Click here for an introduction as to how we do things. Due to the madness surrounding the Raiders' non-touchdown last week, we didn't have enough space to discuss what appeared to be a pretty egregious roughing the passer call in the Patriots-Bills game. You might recall Vince Wilfork seemingly brush into Trent Edwards and get flagged under the stipulation of the rule dubbed "the Tom Brady Rule." The rule was actually already in place, but it was strengthened and made a point of emphasis after the Patriots lost Brady for the 2009 season on a play that violates this rule.Zebra Report: About That 'Brady Rule' originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perma...