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re: New proposal for kickoffs in the NFL
Posted on 3/3/24 at 9:39 pm to RLDSC FAN
Posted on 3/3/24 at 9:39 pm to RLDSC FAN
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As @TomPelissero said, the NFL is working on a proposal that INCLUDES teams having to declare onside kicks. But it's part of a much larger concept that'll have teams kicking off from the opponent's 40-yard line, with an aim on increasing returns, taking space/speed out. quote: The proposal ... • Kickoff team lines up on the plus-40. Same alignment rules. Everyone but kicker has foot on the 40. • Return team lines up 9-10 players in setup zone b/w the 35 and 30. Six must have their foot on the 35. • 1-2 returners b/w the 20 and goal line. quote: No one but the kicker and return men can move until the ball is touched by the returner. • If the ball doesn't cross the 20 in the air, it's treated as out of bounds, goes to the 40. • If kicker kicks it into the end zone on the fly, touchback comes out to the 35.
So, just shite on Special Teams? This is ridiculous, but what’s going on with college football and NIL and now trying to change long established rules for the NFL is beyond stupid. I’m all for people being able to gamble, but the more gambling becomes legal across the country the more it has an effect on college and NFL football. We know players have bey betting and it’s just a matter of time before some of the refs get caught up.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 9:52 pm to TackySweater
If this was the rule in 09, do the saints win the Super Bowl?
Posted on 3/3/24 at 9:57 pm to Dairy Sanders
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Rules have changed all the time in professional footbal
We know. It seems like it’s a different game every year.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 10:13 pm to RLDSC FAN
I don't know if this proposal is the answer, but most kickoffs these days are pretty lame touch backs
Posted on 3/4/24 at 5:37 am to East Coast Band
Forcing teams to declare onsides kicks does suck, but everything else about the changes will be awesome, will create more space, and will make for much more exciting returns.
Posted on 3/4/24 at 9:05 am to Tiger Prawn
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Kickoff team lines up on the opponent’s 40
What stops the kicker from putting it into the terrace seats?
ETA. Of I see the 35. So even more of an advantage to offenses now. If I’m reading it correctly you’re basically asking kickoff specialist to now be a punter and try to pen them in.
This post was edited on 3/4/24 at 9:09 am
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