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Can someone explain to me what the deal is with NFL players during timeouts? Why does someone have to squeeze water/Gatorade into their mouths for them? I can understand someone running the fluid out to them on the field, but actually doing the feeding seems mighty stupid -- almost zoo-like.

If you are some lineman with his hands all taped up, then maybe you can't hold a water bottle yourself. You are excused. But if you are not all taped up and have any dexterity, then extend your hands that you grab onto your million dollar checks with and feed yourselves!