bigfoot5415
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Granted I didn't play past the high school level but even if your team yells out pass or the number of the receiver you're guarding, unless your already turning to cover a route, it's pretty difficult to effectively defend the pass and turn your head. A hand up is the best you can do in some cases.That clip of Gilbert shows what sets Haden apart as one of the best in the league: he turns his damn head around to find the ball. Why are so many guys taught to just put your hand up? Is it really that hard to take a quick glance back?