The NFL is moving more and more toward becoming a flag-football league, as some of the calls involving hits on the quarterback have been absolutely ridiculous. It’s beginning to look like defenders can’t even touch a quarterback — let alone hit them.
And why that seems like a bit of a dramatic overreaction, it actually isn’t, judging by what took place in Sunday’s Browns-Raiders game. Raiders defensive lineman Arden Key simply grabbed Baker Mayfield after he attempted a pass, then let go of him. Mayfield didn’t even go down, yet that somehow warranted a flag for unnecessary roughness.
#ArdenKey was flagged for roughing the passer on this play. Thoughts? #BakerMayfield #Browns #Raiders #NFL #football #CLEvsOAK pic.twitter.com/KTzct3o8M4
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) September 30, 2018
The NFL continues to be criticized for these weak calls, yet somehow, they’re getting worse.
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