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A week after taking heavy criticism for not protecting quarterbacks enough the NFL was roundy criticized in Week 5 for treating them with kid gloves

A controversial roughing the passer call just before halftime of the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night delivered another blow to the NFL and its beleaguered officiating crew

Grady Jarrett was flagged for roughing the passer after what many observed to be a typical sack of Tom Brady late in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Falcons' 21-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. — The laws of the NFL are clear. You do not hit quarterbacks in the head, and you do not hit them in the knees. You do not drive them to the turf, and you do not hit them late.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dolphins rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson was talking about himself when he made the remark, but he could have been talking about fellow quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater, coach Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins organization, or even Dolphins fans. It applies to everyone.

Here’s why Mike McDaniel has a chance: He didn’t excuse the game like you did. He didn’t discuss the day as ruined by injuries like losing your best cornerback and top tackle or being on your third quarterback in rookie Skylar Thompson, who threw his first NFL pass Sunday.

Fans were as reactionary as ever.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Teddy Bridgewater’s first start at quarterback for his hometown Miami Dolphins lasted one offensive play.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Teddy Bridgewater’s first start at quarterback for his hometown Miami Dolphins lasted one offensive play.