The NFL’s latest rule adjustments aren’t sitting well with everyone. Designed to protect quarterbacks and receivers, these changes have made life harder for defenses, sparking criticism from fans, analysts, and now the legendary Marshall Faulk, who’s making his frustration known loud and clear.
Faulk recently joined Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes coaching staff as the running backs coach, tasked with revitalizing a ground attack that has struggled in the FBS for years.
The former Indianapolis Colts star boasts the 12th-best career rushing record in NFL history-12,279 yards over 12 seasons-and understands firsthand what it’s like to go up against elite defenders. That’s why he’s now speaking out against rule changes that he believes are unfair to defenses.
Faulk calls out NFL rule changes
In a conversation with 1067 The Fan, Faulk didn’t hold back in criticizing the league’s latest moves. “I would literally give the defense a better chance,” he stated. “This defenseless receiver stuff, this overprotection for the quarterback-it’s gone too far.”
Faulk argued that the situation has become so extreme that, if he were a defensive player today, “I really don’t know how you’re supposed to play defense.” The Super Bowl XXXIV champion also pointed out that these changes have led to inconsistencies in officiating that he believes hurt the game.
He highlighted how running quarterbacks frequently take hits that go unpenalized, while pocket passers receive excessive protection. “You give me a pocket passer, you touch him, and all the flags fly. I just don’t like it.”
“Let quarterbacks play football like the rest of us”
Frustrated, Faulk demanded that quarterbacks be treated like true football players. “Let them play tackle-you don’t need a note from their mom, and you don’t need to put a light on their head when you touch them,” he quipped.
Despite criticism from Faulk, other former players, analysts, and fans, the NFL shows no signs of reversing course. The league’s evolving rules continue to prioritize player protection, forcing defenses to adjust.
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