re: To those saying Brooks didn’t have possession

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This situation needs to be addressed even though it doesn't happen very often. A player who is out of bounds as Latu was is not eligible to do anything on the field until he reestablishes himself in bounds. There fore it should be treated like he isn't even there.

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Removing that possible scenario from the rules is easier said than done.

For example: if it’s “like he isn’t even there” then a WR or DB could potentially run out of bounds and tip and uncatchable pass back inbounds. That’s why they basically extend the “ground” out of bounds to also apply to any player who is out of bounds.