BradyManny
Pro Bowl Player
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Please point out to me, exactly at what second on the video that Johnson has established and maintained control of the ball on the ground.
It does not matter if he TOUCHED the ground before the ball comes out. He has to maintain control after he hits the ground.
The rule doesn't say how long after. The rule doesn't say a lot. Again, it could quickly become absurd. Thus, there is subjectivity left to the referee, as well there should be.
This is not comparable to a play where a player goes up in the air, catches it, and the ball pops out when he lands. That is what the rule is for.
YouTube - Calvin Johnson Robbed by NFL's Horrible Catch Rule
The maker of the video freezes it at :19, but as far as I'm concerned, it's a catch at :16. He's down, he has control (one handed or not). Again, the ensuing action is a superfluous, dumb move by Johnson, but has nothing to do with whether he had control of the ball or not.