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The elite QB's are worshiped like Gods and the gladiator like carnage is loved by the fans. Both bring in money and put butts in the seats. How do the two coexist? Even the new Movement towards player safety seems only half hearted in some ways. It so goes against the history and aura of a league that has immortalized the Jack Lamberts and the Dick Butkus' of the game.
I once saw an interview with an NFL ref who said when an interception occurs he immediately looks away from the play to locate the Quarterback because SOMEBODY is gonna take a free shot at him.
I wonder if the game wouldn't be better if the QB wore a different jersey the way a goal tender does in soccer.