NFL network, overtime new rule passed for playoffs

[ThreeSportStar80]

AMEN!

Apparently, defense and special teams just is not part of football anymore.

Exactly...

 

[peplaw06]

So if the defense secures a safety on the first possession, the game must be over as well. We better get that language clarified quickly.

That's what John Clayton said on Mike & Mike this morning. Makes it even more convoluted. You can win by 2 pts in OT, but not with 3.

Hell, why not just say you can win with a FG as long as it's within 40 yards. Anything outside 40 yards, and the other team gets a possession cause you got lucky.

EDIT: Oh.... and. It's just for overtime games in the playoffs. Translation: You're only going to see this "rule" like once every 5 years, and never in a Super Bowl if current statistics hold.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Youre really ****ing me up here

 

[reddyuta]

i will even more happy if they adopt it for the regular season games,this doesnt right as regular seasons are very important in the nfl too.

 

[DFWJC]

They could just make overtime a sudden death match between the kickers.

That's almost what is was becoming before the change.

They needed to fix something---you should not have nearly a 50% greater chance of winning just because you win a coin toss.

 

[DominantD]

I actually think the rule is OK... no strong opinion either way. But in a couple years there will be 2-3 players injured after the 1st team scored a field goal. There will then be discussion as to whether the rule is increasing injuries in the game.

 

[JBell]

thread title is a perfect example of why you shouldn't post when drunk

 

[JBS]

Startegically things are going to get interesting. Team with the first possession will be caught up on whether to go for it, kick it, or even punt the ball. Obviously down and distance and where the ball is will factor in but it will definitely be interesting.

 

[DFWJC]

Startegically things are going to get interesting. Team with the first possession will be caught up on whether to go for it, kick it, or even punt the ball. Obviously down and distance and where the ball is will factor in but it will definitely be interesting.

Yep.
More like a real football game.

 

[superpunk]

Startegically things are going to get interesting. Team with the first possession will be caught up on whether to go for it, kick it, or even punt the ball. Obviously down and distance and where the ball is will factor in but it will definitely be interesting.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Startegically things are going to get interesting. Team with the first possession will be caught up on whether to go for it, kick it, or even punt the ball. Obviously down and distance and where the ball is will factor in but it will definitely be interesting.

Cant wait to hear the announcers jump all over each other w/ all the possibilities about to come into play.



Not only that Troy, w/ the new rules, they could choose to play defense first

I dont know, thats awfully risky Joe, But we shall see what will unfold shortly here

 

[big dog cowboy]

Just wondering, but why is this "breaking news" when the next playoff game is over eight months away?

 

[JBS]

Cant wait to hear the announcers jump all over each other w/ all the possibilities about to come into play.



Not only that Troy, w/ the new rules, they could choose to play defense first

I dont know, thats awfully risky Joe, But we shall see what will unfold shortly here

I thought about this too and NEARLY created a brand new thread on whether you take the ball first or kick..Ultimately I decided it was absolutely stupid to not take the ball first..given the current situation, most believe the team with the ball first is going to win the game with at least a FG..if you kick and go down 3, only way you win is by scoring a TD..you might as well take the ball first and score a TD..so I dont see how it makes any sense to not take the ball first.

 

[crazytown41]

Has an OT gave ever ended on a safety?

I don't think that's something we need to worry about often.

 

[Jay]

Just wondering, but why is this "breaking news" when the next playoff game is over eight months away?

Because the vote just passed today? That hard to figure out?

 

[burmafrd]

just plain stupid. More PC BS. "Its not fair" whine and cry and hold your breath. ALL BS.

 

[JustDezIt]

look at the stache on that ****** in the back.

http://img202.*************/img202/403/motherofgod.jpg

 

[Jay]

Has an OT gave ever ended on a safety?

I don't think that's something we need to worry about often.

Well an OT never ended on a blocked punt before and that ended up happening to us, so..

 

[Rampage]

pro football is turning into a complete joke.

 

[Doomsday101]

I thought about this too and NEARLY created a brand new thread on whether you take the ball first or kick..Ultimately I decided it was absolutely stupid to not take the ball first..given the current situation, most believe the team with the ball first is going to win the game with at least a FG..if you kick and go down 3, only way you win is by scoring a TD..you might as well take the ball first and score a TD..so I dont see how it makes any sense to not take the ball first.

For 1 reason if the team who gets the opening kick gets a FG and then kicks off then the other team knows they have 4 downs to keep the ball moving instead of 3 downs and punt.