NFL Losing Respect & Toughness

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Published: May 25, 2009

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... broken bones, tackling as low as the knee was permitted, and the only thing that players cared about was scoring.

It was the toughest, meanest sport in the country, and by the time it became the NFL and players like Butkus played, it became the most popular sport. When you mention the best defenses of all-time, the 1985 Bears are the first team that comes to your mind, and it's because the referees let them play the game.

The players could hit, and not worry about a flag being flown. However, times have changed, and its getting a bit ridiculous.

A new rule was passed today where if a defensive player is on the ground next to the QB, you cannot lunge at the QB like Pollard did to Brady last season. You can swipe at the QB's legs and feet with your hands.

Are you kidding me? Defensive players job on defense is to get to the ball, and if the QB has the ball, your job is to get to the QB. If that QB wants to stay in the pocket while its collapsing and playe...

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