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Originally Posted by RJ
The Broncos can beat the Patriots, provided none of their defenders goes within three yards of Tom Brady. Any violation of Tom Brady's Personal Space will result in a 15 yard penalty and automatic first down.
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Yeah, yeah, we get it. The fouls were a bit ticky-tack. But, frankly, everyone knows that star players get star treatment. Michael Jordan made a living off it in the NBA. If you whack a Brady or a Peyton they're gonna call it quicker than if you hog-wrestle Joe Flacco or JaFatAss Russell. It's not right, but that's how it goes.
On the one hand, I agree with Rodney Harrison. The QBs are protected too much. On the other hand, "it is what it is". Everyone knows the rules. Everyone knows that if you even graze a QB's head with your hand it's getting called. Everyone knows that if you hit the knees it's getting called. Whether you meant it or not ain't worth shit. I'm pretty sure that Squirmin' Herman didn't tell the Chiefs D at the start of last season's opener, "Okay, no matter what, we have to take Brady out!"
The NFL has put the QB in a protective bubble.