The Facts:
The NFL won’t take any disciplinary action following the news that Henne and his new OC Brian Daboll met many times over the last month to go over the team’s new playbook. The Miami Herald reports the league isn’t overly concerned and that many QBs have been meeting with coaches. “Clubs have been reminded of the rules,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said via Darlington. “We do not expect any disciplinary action. ...”
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Apparently the rules are not hard and fast. Remember: The Rams were told new OC Josh McDaniels wasn’t supposed to get involved in lengthy tutoring sessions with Sam Bradford. The NFL also warned the Browns and “several other teams” that players are not supposed to meet with coaches or be given playbooks during this time. So as PFT's Gregg Rosenthal suggests, it would appear the Rams might have been better off not asking for permission because the league doesn’t view the issue as a serious problem.
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