The latest casualty, R. Ray, had reminded me that each and every season the key stars in the CFL - the QBs - are injured, often by blindside hits.

It's bad enough that Ray will very likely be in recovery (or not) for at least a month or (more likely) two; however, it wouldn't be terribly surprising if Ray's season is over... or worse.

It really is time to change the rules to actually protect the QBs.

I suggest essentially no hitting allowed, rather "in the grasp" causing the play to end.

The effect is the same, only the trauma to the quarterbacks and to the league is removed.