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It was not a fair catch
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Correcting papers
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Thoughts on the new kickoff rules
Mine so far:
Butker shorting kicks is like driving a Corvette on a gravel road The NFL made something so simple-so confusing Going into the season with the attitude of "We will just have to see what happens. There are scenarios we have not thought of yet" is the stupid thing I have heard in football. It would not be a good business plan, or educational plan. But but it seems that is how everything is approached today. Roast away. |
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Andy Reid Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2012
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I think you will see a lot of touchbacks even with the new rule
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I'll be back.
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Tip of the hat LIV Champs
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ks
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I'm undecided. I want to like it but not there yet.
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#5 |
In Search of a Life
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Kansas
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It’s stupid. I bet it’s one and done (the league is testing it on a one season run)
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#6 |
Supporter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Olathe, Ks
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Why can't they just leave shit alone and just play the ****ing game?
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#7 |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
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Pat McAfee mentioned potential issues with guys leaving the line early, and how much are they actually going to enforce that in big games.... I could see that being shitty.
Besides that.... meh, unless every drive is suddenly starting at the 40 or midfield, who cares... and it's better than the pointlessness of touchbacks. |
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Sometimes it's black and white
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: California
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I'm shocked I tell you. And it hasn't happened, yet. Just get rid of the damn kickoff and be done with it. |
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#9 |
Suupraa Geniuuusss
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Actually paid attention. that's a plus.
I think there's opportunities to make some big plays. We'll see how Toub calls them during an actual live game in a few weeks, but I'm cautiously excited. |
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#10 |
Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Galveston, TX
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IMO, its the worst thing to happen rule wise in the NFL in recent memory. It seems like it belongs in the XFL rather than the NFL.
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#11 |
Life is changing..
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: NW Missouri
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My first impressions are that I strongly dislike it.
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#12 |
Back-to-Back-to-Back.......
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Planet of Chiefs
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I really don't like it. I don't like that the players can't leave until...um...the ball hits the ground? Just really awkward and it also decreases the value of a good kicker who can boot the shit out of the ball. Just have the same rules as last year and move it 5 or 10 yards back. That would actually REWARD having a good kicker.
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Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2013
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This change I guess is supposed to be a middle ground between the two? They want to encourage returning the ball but they don't want players having half a field to build up speed and create full speed collisions. I don't mind players being unable to move until the ball is caught, but I really don't like the different fair catch "zones" which place the ball in different locations. Just way too much to keep track of. |
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#14 |
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2022
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Toub might want to learn them before the season starts.
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#15 |
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Kansas
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I have a buddy who had his nads ripped off in a farming accident, he said this is more painful.
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