[QUOTE="SoccerSnippet,  post: 20975, member: 431"]That rule is not too restrictive in my opinion. It's football!  Players at quarterback position receive physical contact throughout matches so it needs to be understood that some hits exist there. This new rule reduces thereferee decisions that seem questionable to many fans.[/QUOTE]
Football is a contact sport, and your stance reflects the gritty reality of the game! Emphasizing the physicality while reducing questionable calls can certainly help maintain the flow of the match. It's all about keeping the game fair and exciting!