Goodell possible rule changes in works, kickoff elimination - Dallas Cowboys Forum

RS12 · 12-06-2012

According to TIME, Goodell recently discussed with Rick McKay, Falcons president and head of the NFL’s competition committee, a radical rule change proposed by Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano. Instead of a kickoff, the team that scored would then take the ball on its own 30-yard line in, essentially, a 4th-and-15 situation. In other words, they could attempt to keep their offense on the field and try to pick up 15 yards, at the risk of turning the ball over on downs; or they could punt.

“I don’t do things for public relations,” Goodell said. “I do things because they’re the right thing to do, because I love the game.”

However, is there a line where watching out for player safety infringes on the very nature of the game? Limiting kickoff returns is one thing (even that drew groans from fans), but eliminating them completely in favor of an off-the-wall replacement rule? That might change the game dramatically, and not necessarily for the better.

http://nfl.si.com/2012/12/06/roger-g...2_a2&eref=sihp

RS12 · 12-06-2012

Why dont they just start passing out the field hockey uniforms.

RS12 · 12-06-2012

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“I don’t do things for public relations,” Goodell said. “I do things because they’re the right thing to do, because I love the game.”

Lies. Try and avoid lawsuits much.

RoyTheHammer · 12-06-2012

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Lies. Try and avoid lawsuits much.

Goodell has always been full of **** and each year he destroys the integrity of the game more and more. I can't wait until the day he leaves.

FiveRings · 12-06-2012

I don't know, call me crazy but I kind of like this, to me a kickoff is just boring as hell. Still poses the whole what do we do for onside kicks argument though so it's not gonna happen

muck4doo · 12-06-2012

Didn't Mara say something stupid like this in the off season?

AmishCowboy · 12-06-2012

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Originally Posted by RoyTheHammer

Goodell has always been full of **** and each year he destroys the integrity of the game more and more. I can't wait until the day he leaves.

Me too!

**Idgit** · 12-06-2012

Don't like this particular idea, and I'm a bit of a football conservative. But I do like that they at least look at some fairly dramatic changes to the game from time to time. Player safety is important, of course, but I'm more interested in improving the inherent drama of the game, honestly.

Removing on-sides kics (which are weird, anyway, if you think about it) for a shot at 4th-and-15 isn't exactly what I'm looking for, but it is interesting. Anyone able to pull up how conversion percentages on 4th and 15 compare to covering an on-sides kick?

tomson75 · 12-06-2012

I'm almost at the point where I hope this happens so I can just cut my personal ties with the NFL.

This isn't the game I fell in love with.

JonJon · 12-06-2012

What a ridiculous idea that is. So potentially, a team may not even get the ball on offense at all if an opposing team ops to go for the "4th and 15" after scoring and converts each time.

Yeagermeister · 12-06-2012

This is as stupid as the new OT rules. Just put the ball on the 20 and go for it.

Sam I Am · 12-06-2012

In 2020 the NFL is going to change their name to the NFFL. National Flag Football League.

erod · 12-06-2012

Rumor is they may outlaw all blocks below the waist, too. Not just on kicks.

CanadianCowboysFan · 12-06-2012

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What a ridiculous idea that is. So potentially, a team may not even get the ball on offense at all if an opposing team ops to go for the "4th and 15" after scoring and converts each time.

no team would go for it all the time, risk far outweighs the reward

although not sure even Roger Robespierre would listen to a safety rule from a loser who tries to kill his opponents who are in the victory formation

Yakuza Rich · 12-06-2012

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I don't know, call me crazy but I kind of like this, to me a kickoff is just boring as hell. Still poses the whole what do we do for onside kicks argument though so it's not gonna happen

One team keeping the ball every time is even more boring. And the entire offset of everything that could happen is so bizarre we wouldn't even recognize the game anymore. It's great if you're really into Arena Football. I'm not. It's a nice little novelty act.

YR