Has the NFL gone too far in prioritizing the safety of its quarterbacks over that of its other players? Ask Miami Dolphins defensive end William Hayes and he’ll likely have a strong opinion on the subject.
Heading into Week 3, Hayes was a starting defensive end on an upstart Dolphins team that had jumped off to a 2-0 start. Not only was Hayes a starter, but he was also an integral part of Miami’s defense. Lining up opposite of Robert Quinn in the Dolphins 4-3 defensive front, Hayes had already recorded a sack and was on his way to many more before disaster struck against the Oakland Raiders.
NFL putting other players at risk with initiative to protect quarterbacks
