More roughing penalties in NFL: protection or overkill?

 
By JUDY BATTISTA, AP WRITER
Published: October 17, 2009

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning took such a hard hit to his left knee last week that it required medical attention after the game, even though Manning was wearing a brace when the contact occurred. New England 's Tom Brady was hit near his right knee two weeks ago with a glancing blow that did not even knock him off his feet, leaving him upright to turn and wave for a flag from the official nearby.

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