AceTW
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I've been reading up on the new "QB" protection rules, as well as seeing them played out in action on the field, and I've developed a few questions and observations about it all.
Let me preface this post with this, I don't disagree that the quarterback position needs at least one rule (roughing the passer) to protect the position. But this new stuff...
a) I honestly believe that if a non "superstar" had gotten his knee twisted out of joint, this year's new rules would've never been put in place. That kinda irks me. (Yes, I know it's supposition on my part, but I really believe it's true.) All QBs are equally valuable to their respective teams, regardless of whether or not they play at a probowl level or not. But if the NFL stands to lose a dime because of an issue, rectification soon follows.
b) The wildly inconsistent nature of the rules as to how they're called on the field tells me that these rules are simply not 'good'. Defensive linemen, linebackers and sometimes safetys and CBs get paid to sack the quarterback or at the very least get their hands above his head, in his face or just in front of him to keep him from making a pass. Having to take decades of accepted training on how to do this and toss it out the window is ludicrous.
c) It's been said recently that
d) I wonder how long it'll be before some hot-rod, bad attitude behemoth of a pass rusher gets called a couple of times for "touching the quarterback" and decides "Well, if I'm gonna get fined anyway, I might as well put a hurt on this pretty-boy." I see it coming.....
e) And before any of you Negative Nancy's start up.. Yes, I would feel the EXACT same way if it was Drew Brees getting whacked around or injured. (But fortunately, he's not. )
Let me preface this post with this, I don't disagree that the quarterback position needs at least one rule (roughing the passer) to protect the position. But this new stuff...
a) I honestly believe that if a non "superstar" had gotten his knee twisted out of joint, this year's new rules would've never been put in place. That kinda irks me. (Yes, I know it's supposition on my part, but I really believe it's true.) All QBs are equally valuable to their respective teams, regardless of whether or not they play at a probowl level or not. But if the NFL stands to lose a dime because of an issue, rectification soon follows.
b) The wildly inconsistent nature of the rules as to how they're called on the field tells me that these rules are simply not 'good'. Defensive linemen, linebackers and sometimes safetys and CBs get paid to sack the quarterback or at the very least get their hands above his head, in his face or just in front of him to keep him from making a pass. Having to take decades of accepted training on how to do this and toss it out the window is ludicrous.
c) It's been said recently that
And I say that quarterbacks for DECADES have been watching, listening and 'feeling' the defensive play around themselves, and there's no reason that should change. I guess my feeling about that comment is "If you're not paying attention to the 3-8 guys coming at you who's job it is to knock you down, you need to find other work."."When he's in the pocket, he's a player that's not looking at defensive players coming at him; he's looking downfield at his receivers," Pereira said. "And in many cases, he's planting and throwing and has been put in an awkward position and, really, not suited to take a blow."
d) I wonder how long it'll be before some hot-rod, bad attitude behemoth of a pass rusher gets called a couple of times for "touching the quarterback" and decides "Well, if I'm gonna get fined anyway, I might as well put a hurt on this pretty-boy." I see it coming.....
e) And before any of you Negative Nancy's start up.. Yes, I would feel the EXACT same way if it was Drew Brees getting whacked around or injured. (But fortunately, he's not. )