John Elway has made a few different notable comments lately, but the one most people are talking about is his criticism of how the NFL now protects quarterbacks and his regret about not drafting Josh Allen.

Quick Scoop

What did John Elway say?

  • In a recent interview, Elway said his biggest regret as Denver Broncos GM was not drafting Josh Allen in 2018, admitting he “wishes he had pushed the button” on Allen instead of going another direction in that draft.
  • On Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay,” he also blasted the modern roughing-the-passer style, saying he “can’t stand that the QB gets hit in the head with a hand, and it’s a penalty,” adding that he doesn’t remember quarterbacks needing concussion tents for a simple hand to the helmet.
  • In the same conversation, he joked that the league might as well “put skirts on QBs nowadays,” making clear he thinks today’s game is much softer on quarterbacks than when he played.

Extra recent context

  • Elway’s Allen comments have resurfaced strongly because Denver is again in a high‑stakes late‑season push, which makes that missed draft decision feel even more painful for fans.
  • His remarks about quarterback protection sparked a wave of fan reactions online, with many agreeing that he took heavy hits during his career and sees today’s rules as overprotective.

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