Polamalu criticizes current state of NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers10/16/2008 3:27 PM The Post-Gazette reports S Troy Polamalu looks at the recent fines to Hines Ward for unnecessary roughness, the penalties to players who hit quarterbacks and wonders what those running the NFL are turning the sport into. They're taking the physical nature of the game out of the game, Polamalu said. "It loses so much of its essence, and it really becomes like a pansy game," the Steelers' Pro Bowl strong safety said. "I think regarding the evolution of football, it's becoming more and more flag football, two-hand touch. We've really lost the essence of what real American football is about. I think it's probably all about money. They're not really concerned about safety." Read more