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The recent surge of injuries in the NFL quarterback world has made this a rough year for signal-callers. Infamous commentators and former NFL legends have pointed out the severe and flagrant paradox of rules protecting quarterbacks. An unfortunate 25 percent of individual teams are forced to rely on backup quarterbacks as a result.

Former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer states, “They changed the game, they made it kind of soft. All these crazy penalties on quarterbacks to keep ’em safe, and they’re more hurt than ever. Funny how that works… it backfires on ya.”

Another former Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Rich Gannon, explained that quarterbacks such as Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, and Patrick Mahomes possess intuitive and adaptive abilities on the field, effectively preserving their own safety through quick thinking and decision-making. However, inexperienced quarterbacks without comprehensive knowledge of proper field strategies can be left vulnerable to injuries. Gannon also attested that frequent coaching changes can further exacerbate the risk of injury for these inexperienced players.

In addition to this, the NFL faces significant challenges with teams often being unable to identify and nurture talent in the same way that other established quarterbacks have been able to. A severe lack of understanding of protections and how to navigate different coverages only adds to the sorry condition of the sport.

Special attention was drawn to the larger stature of former quarterbacks, highlighting the added risk faced by those with slighter physical dimensions. While the list of injured quarterbacks continues to grow, including players such as Joe Burrow, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Aaron Rodgers, the exposure of backup quarterbacks, who may not possess the same level of protection as their more established counterparts, is becoming increasingly evident.

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