Touchback rule

[cityochamps]

Pay me like an NFL executive and I will be happy to.

Oh ok, You seemed as though you knew allot about it, that's why I asked.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Explain the purpose of the rule?

It’s kind of like the 8ball in pool. The closer you get to winning, the more you have to play smart or you could completely flub the game.

I like the rule, but wouldn’t be mad if it got changed

 

[Doomsday77]

I actually like the rule because for once it gives the defense a break. I think all fumbles out of bounds should go to the defense personally.

It's exactly the reason they need to change this. You made my point. Fumbles that go out of bounds don't change the possession so why would they when leaving another part of the field? Thank you!

 

[cityochamps]

It’s kind of like the 8ball in pool. The closer you get to winning, the more you have to play smart or you could completely flub the game.

I like the rule, but wouldn’t be mad if it got changed

Yep, that splains it.

 

[Vtwin]

Explain the purpose of the rule?

It rewards the defense for forcing the fumble. I know it doesn't make much sense when you consider the offense would keep the ball if it went out an inch in front of the pylon instead of an inch behind it.

I think the defense should get the ball every time it is fumbled out of bounds.

 

[vlad]

I appreciate Lamb taking accountability for his own blunder, BUT that fumble through the endzone rule is the dumbest rule in sports. Anywhere else on the field, the ball goes back to the spot of the fumble. Should be the same deal.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...e-doesnt-need-to-be-changed-i-need-to-hold-on

I like the rule - big reward (td) = big risk

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I appreciate Lamb taking accountability for his own blunder, BUT that fumble through the endzone rule is the dumbest rule in sports. Anywhere else on the field, the ball goes back to the spot of the fumble. Should be the same deal.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...e-doesnt-need-to-be-changed-i-need-to-hold-on

Except when it suited us here right?

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

It rewards the defense for forcing the fumble. I know it doesn't make much sense when you consider the offense would keep the ball if it went out an inch in front of the pylon instead of an inch behind it.

I think the defense should get the ball every time it is fumbled out of bounds.

Agreed.

It makes no sense.

 

[Redsfan_83]

Lamb even said the rule is fine, he has to be better. Case closed

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I appreciate Lamb taking accountability for his own blunder, BUT that fumble through the endzone rule is the dumbest rule in sports. Anywhere else on the field, the ball goes back to the spot of the fumble. Should be the same deal.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...e-doesnt-need-to-be-changed-i-need-to-hold-on

I've never liked it. The two worst things in the NFL is this rule and the PI....And I say that because no penalty should result in a 60 yard gain. In regards to this....you fumble and you lose the ball? Just too extreme of a penalty.

 

[Flamma]

It's very stupid. The defense should only get the ball in a recovery of the fumble.

You have to go back to the history of it all. Anytime a player puts the ball through the endzone, it goes to the defense at the 20. Punts, even missed FGs used to go out to the 20. They treated fumbles the same way.

 

[Surfguy]

They should have a wheel they spin in this situation with different outcomes with a hot hostess to spin it.

 

[Flamma]

I appreciate Lamb taking accountability for his own blunder, BUT that fumble through the endzone rule is the dumbest rule in sports. Anywhere else on the field, the ball goes back to the spot of the fumble. Should be the same deal.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...e-doesnt-need-to-be-changed-i-need-to-hold-on

I think it goes back to where it was fumbled within 2 minutes of each half. If it was within 2 minutes, which I don't think it was, by rule, it should come back to where he fumbled it.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

It rewards the defense for forcing the fumble. I know it doesn't make much sense when you consider the offense would keep the ball if it went out an inch in front of the pylon instead of an inch behind it.

I think the defense should get the ball every time it is fumbled out of bounds.

Yeah but it's not always a force fumble. IF a guy reaches for the pylon and fumbles you lose the possession and that seems too extreme. I have no issue with them leaving it but it's an extreme penalty. It's just inconsistent with their other rules.

 

[Doomsday]

I am fine with the rule, I don't think teams should get rewarded for fumbling out of the opponent's end zone.

Giving the offense the ball back at the 1-yard line would be pretty stupid to me.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Lamb even said the rule is fine, he has to be better. Case closed

I don’t agree.

If nothing else, the ball should be spotted at the 20 yard line and the offense retains the possession and whatever the down and new distance is.

In no other instance do you reward the defense the ball without them actually recovering it. There’s a reason the league is looking into it.

 

[acr731]

Except when it suited us here right?

This video proves my point about my comment that no one has a problem with the rule when it benefits Dallas

 

[MarcusRock]

I am fine with the rule, I don't think teams should get rewarded for fumbling out of the opponent's end zone.

Giving the offense the ball back at the 1-yard line would be pretty stupid to me.

I agree. If they agree to allow the offense to retain possession the ball should come out further than the 1 and have the previous down count. Like to the 5 or 7.

 

[cityochamps]

I don’t agree.

If nothing else, the ball should be spotted at the 20 yard line and the offense retains the possession and whatever the down and new distance is.

In no other instance do you reward the defense the ball without them actually recovering it. There’s a reason the league is looking into it.

I agree, if you fumble the ball and it is not recovered and goes out of bounds or in and thru the endzone (again not recovered) it goes back to the offense. I like the idea of putting it back on the twenty that at least seems in line with some of the other rules.

 

[jterrell]

I appreciate Lamb taking accountability for his own blunder, BUT that fumble through the endzone rule is the dumbest rule in sports. Anywhere else on the field, the ball goes back to the spot of the fumble. Should be the same deal.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...e-doesnt-need-to-be-changed-i-need-to-hold-on

So much this.
The rule applied at any other area of the field should still apply at the EZ.
If the ball isn't recovered by either team it goes back to the spot of the fumble.

But giving the other team the ball pluis 19 yards is nuts,