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NFL could implement another rule change to help protect quarterbacks

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NFL considers implementing further rule changes to enhance quarterback protection The NFL is considering a rule proposal to change intentional grounding rules to give more protection to quarterbacks. The new proposal would allow quarterbacks to throw the ball away from anywhere on the field as long as it reaches the line of scrimmage, eliminating the … Read more

After getting chewed out in ‘Hard Knocks,’ Jets O-line struggles to protect Aaron Rodgers in practice vs. Bucs

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After being called out by their coach on the second episode of “Hard Knocks,” the New York Jets‘ offensive line struggled to protect Aaron Rodgers during Wednesday’s practice with the Buccaneers.  At one point during practice, Rodgers was sacked a half-dozen times in a sequence of 10 drop backs, according to ESPN. While quarterbacks can’t … Read more