21.   So, as free agency starts Friday, the Jets will probably spend more time looking for a tackle to protect their quarterback, whoever he may be.

22.   Spurrier said he was just trying to protect his quarterback.

23.   Success comes when a team protects the quarterback and gives him a strong player and coaching support system.

24.   The Chiefs struggled to protect their quarterback last season when Alt missed all of three games and parts of others because of a back injury.

25.   The emphasis is run blocking, but the Patriots need to better protect the quarterback.

26.   The disadvantage is that the offense is left with fewer people to protect the quarterback.

27.   The league often protects quarterbacks by fining defensive players who make late or questionable hits on them, Archambeau said, but defensive linemen are given no such protection.

28.   The Jaguars, who will be without injured left tackle Tony Boselli, said protecting their quarterback will be a key against the Dolphins.

29.   The offensive line is protecting the quarterback, which gives the receivers more time to execute their routes.

30.   The player felt more comfortable protecting the quarterback and opening holes for the running back and agreed to the switch.