How can it be roughing the passer

[McCarthy12]

When you begin the tackle before the ball is thrown?

[slag]

Who fucking cares?

This defense cannot make a play on 3d down

[nerd]

When you begin the tackle before the ball is thrown?

He lost his balance because he was held too.

[rothdawg]

Because it's the NFL

[Maniac]

When you begin the tackle before the ball is thrown?

He should have hit him in the helmet. They don't call that.

[Sock_Puppet]

When you begin the tackle before the ball is thrown?

Regardless of whether the ball is thrown or not, the QB is protected in the pocket. Can't hit below the knee or above the shoulders.

The bigger problem is if you are going to get the penalty, then earn it. Don't just brush his ankle, rather take the Ginger down to the ground. 15 yards either way.

[IronEagle]

He should have hit him in the helmet. They don't call that.

I'm thinking they just call whatever they feel like calling.

It's capricious or maybe rigged.