What do you think of all the rules surrounding quarterbacks in the NFL?

I personally think we've turned quarterbacks into a bunch of p*ssies. I understand rules that keep you from purposely taking cheap shots at quarterbacks. But I'm tired of Dlinesmen running full-speed at a qb, tryign to stop, accidentally bumping into the guy and knock them over and the refs throwing a flag over it. I especially hate the qb slide rule. I understand you don't want your qb to get hit. It's f*cking football. If you don't want to be hit, don't run the ball. Take a frickin' knee if you're that much of a pansy.

What do you think of all the rules surrounding quarterbacks in the NFL?
If you are not man enough to take a hit, get off of the field. If taking a hit is too "dangerous" for you, then retire and I assure you that there is no shortage of people who would love to take your place. Making millions each year and living the celebrity lifestyle.





All the people who like the "QB protection rules", answer me one question.... If football is constantly preached as a "team" sport, then why is one player singled out and seperate rules applied when it comes to making contact with him? Goes against the whole philosophy of the game in my opinion. All 11 guys win together, lose together, and should take their lumps together. The NFL has been trying for years to "tone down" the violence of the game, yet all players are taught to go "All Out" from the first day they ever strap on a set of pads. Let these guys hit each other and the strong will survive.
Reply:you must be a D-linemen....can u imagine how it feels getting thrown to the ground 20-30 times a week by guys that out weigh u anywhere from 75lbs- 200+lbs, also getting hit at full speed over and over? i understand that it makes the QB seem weak with all these dumb rules protecting them...but it make since...last year how many QBs got carted of the field cause they didnt slide , or they took that one blow from that Linebacker...that knocked him out for 8+ games....Trent Green Lost his starting spot because of it...Drew Bledsue lost his place in NE cause of Mo Lewis Knocking him sinceless...which gave Tom Brady his window to play. Steve Young- Troy Aikman, all ended their career short cause of constant shots to the head....i feel that both QBs had at least 2 or 3 more yrs in them. Look at Steve Humphreys...the year after coming off his Superbowl got popped in the Head so hard he pretty much lost 3 seasons from that hit. If they didnt set those rules there...some of ur GOOD QBs wouldnt be able play cause they get knocked out. you are not just playing a game, someone get a concussion, you are playing with lives and futures beyond the NFL. a former NFL player said once, "being in the NFL is not Life, its a Dream....Life starts after its all over...."





stop crying over the rules YOU BIG BABY....the defense cant hit the QB...boo-hoo....tell your dumb linemen, quit crying over sore fingers and sore toes......back in the day players were taught to play through pain....i remember back in the late 80 seeing llineman with cast on their arms still making 10+ sacks a season...Ronny Lott had part of a finger hacked off so he can finish a game....suck ur little aches and pains, and earn ur pay checks.....
Reply:i dont know where your from, but here in the N.O., we got DREW BREES, therefore, i like the rule....plus ,yea i know it's f-ing football, but it's a rule ....deal with it!
Reply:Yeah I know ain't that just soft as hell?
Reply:I think they baby them way too much.
Reply:i partially agree. the qb is among the smaller men on the field and she--i mean *he* is essential to his teams success, so it makes sense to protect him. but i think part of the reason the nfl has chosen to enact all these rules protecting the qb is the same reason mlb has lowered the pitchers mound and juiced the ball--more offense. along with the nfl cracking down on dlinemen who muss the hair of the opposing qb, rules regulating interaction between recievers and dbacks have also tilted in favor of the offense. i agree the qb is over protected, especially the way the officials are interpreting the rules, but the nfl thinks that's what we want: more offense. unlike with mlb, i tend to agree.