Reply #21: Appearantly there is "Tasker rule" and the Dolphins were flagged for it during the game

[JonLP24]

that is meant to prevent players from intentionally running out of bounds to avoid a press. Here is what Tasker said and more about the rule that

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"No question, you're not supposed to trip someone, but I think this is an overreaction," Tasker told ESPNNewYork.com reporter Rich Cimini. "This isn't stealing signs or illegal taping or somebody sabotaging something. It was just a guy, reacting."

The NFL implemented the so-called Steve Tasker rule, a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty to deter gunners from intentionally running out of bounds to avoid a press.

Dolphins safety Reshad Jones was flagged for the Tasker rule two punts before Jets strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi stuck his knee into Dolphins gunner Nolan Carroll, creating a firestorm of controversy.

"You think this is the first time ever happened? Come on," Tasker said. "Guys were always giving me extra shoves. You don't want to see someone get hurt, but it's not a big deal. Why wouldn't you give a guy a forearm shiver? Everyone on the sideline is part of a team and they all want to win. Shoot, even the doctors are competitive.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/33675/steve-tasker-on-sal-alosi-uproar-so-what

I wanted to post more but I'm pretty sure 4 paragraphs apply here.