NFL Legend Warns More Rulebook Tweaks Won’t Save Signal-Callers From Getting Hurt

NFL legend warns more rulebook tweaks won’t save signal-callers from getting hurt

“Well, it might be a good idea to put dresses on all of them,” Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert said in response to the NFL tightening rules on roughing the passer calls in 1979. The Pittsburgh Steelers legend said that in 1979. Imagine what Lambert would say now with all the rules the league has added and altered to protect quarterbacks. Yet, despite all the changes, the players who play the most important position in all of sports are stil…

NFL legend warns more rulebook tweaks won't save signal-callers from getting hurt

Dan Fouts says more roughing the passer rules won't fix NFL quarterback injuries, arguing offensive line play is the real key to quarterback protection.