re: Pick Six - A Closer Look

I think 9 out of 10 times a return over 35 yards can't be blamed on the QB unless it was a short out rout jumped by the defender. Sure he threw an interception, but others also have a responsibility to at least attempt to tackle the defender.

Also, as someone mentioned, certain interceptions lend themselves to TDs. One where the defender is just standing there waiting on the ball (knowing he is about to intercept it becuase it was so poorly thrown) can more easily be returned than one he had to make a spectacular grab on.