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John Elway Says NFL Has Gone Too Far Protecting Quarterbacks

John Elway criticized today’s NFL for shielding quarterbacks, saying, “I can’t stand that the quarterback gets hit in the head with a hand, and that’s a penalty.” Laughing, Elway added, “Why does he have a helmet on?” The Hall of Famer said the league has taken protection “to another level,” arguing quarterbacks should still be required to show toughness.