The NFL Rules

Packers' fans had a rough year last year when Aaron Rodgers was lost for the season. Rodgers broke his collarbone when Anthony Barr landed on him. This hit was legal last year, but this year it might be a foul, and I say might be a foul because the officiating this year hasn't been consistent with their calls.

The NFL is standing by the rash of horrible calls in the first three weeks of games. The rash of flags thrown at defenders tackling the quarterback.

Why is the quarterback getting such special treatment? Does it have anything to do with the NFL paying quarterbacks a large sum of money?

These poor quarterbacks are exposed to some vicious hits that for some reason never get called. A casual fan can't help but notice the inconsistency of the calls that aren't called. Just watch an NFL game and notice how the rules aren't applied equally through the league.

I understand the importance of protecting players, but it is football and a game is about tackling, not protecting one player.

Yes, there are examples of players putting their weight on the quarterback, but that is going to happen when someone is running full speed. You can't take away the violence in the game unless you take away the hitting aspect of the game.

The NFL had some success with helmet-to-helmet hits, but there are still enough of those hits this season.

What will come as the season continues? Will fans stop watching the game?


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