Broncos DB T.J. Ward Responds To Tom Brady's Call For More Protection For Receivers

The NFL has been all about protecting players from injury the last few years, Several rules changes have been put in place in an effort to prevent head injuries--especially to defenseless receivers. If New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady were to have his way there would be additional protection for their legs as well.

His position is understandable since he nearly lost his star tight end (or feared he might) for the season to a low hit. As you could expect, the notion is not going to be popular among defensive backs. One--Broncos defensive back T.J. Ward-- responded to Brady's call on Twitter.

It's not often that @RobGronkowski gets hammered. The low blow was a tough hit. #NEvsDEN #SNF pic.twitter.com/Sx8iXwzKGM

— Larissa Liska (@LarissaLiska) November 30, 2015

His position was pretty clear:

Really? Let's just take the pads off. https://t.co/2u59YhmKLy

— T.J. Ward (@BossWard43) December 3, 2015

As it is, with all the protection given to high hits, most defensive backs go low in order to take down bigger receivers and avoid the possibility of getting fined. If they couldn't go low or high how are they suppose  to bring guys down?

Guys would have no choice but to hit ball carriers in the midsection and wrap up. While it would be nice to see proper tackling in the NFL again, the rule would certainly give ball carriers a distinct advantage.

Offenses get enough help from the rules as is.

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