Dwight Clark's "The Catch"
Drew Pearson's "Hail Mary"
Alvin Harper's slant.
Franco Harris's "Immaculate Reception"
Through its own negligence, the NFL robbed from everyone another of these moments.
Everyone has known, including the NFL, that the Calvin Johnson rule is problematic. By not addressing this known problem, the NFL prevented a truly great 4th down throw and catch. The Romo to Dez play should have made the list of most memorable clutch plays in NFL playoff history.
Instead the play illustrates what's wrong with the league.
Yes, it is absolutely true that the Cowboys could have and perhaps should have won the game despite this particular call. But it is also true that the NFL should have addressed the Calvin Johnson rule years ago. When you let known problems fester, it's on you.
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