New Rules for Extra Point

Saint in Aus · 05-19-2015, 07:53 PM

Can someone please explain this to me. Explain the extra point as if you were talking to someone who doesn't know the game. I tried reading it in NFL.com but couldn't make sense of it.

ScottF · 05-19-2015, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

This has a lot of implications. For one thing, older kickers will probably get cut sooner in their careers. Gee, kinda like Shayne Graham, LOL. But seriously.... Because of the increased distance and increased importance, coaches will give up on older kickers sooner, rather than later. No more perennial old-timer veteran guys like Jason Hanson or Morton....they will become a thing of the past?

I disagree. If anything, you'd want a more experienced guy now. Might see more hybrids like Morstead so you don't use up a roster spot.

Beastmode · 05-19-2015, 10:14 PM

Wrong direction. Getting more of the most boring part of the game by creating odd circumstances not based off of contact. Rather just call a fan out during the kick and let them roll dice.

RaginCajun83 · 05-19-2015, 10:32 PM

best idea would of been to just leave it alone

SmashMouth · 05-20-2015, 12:08 AM

It'll create more concussions going for two or faking a FG from the 15. More lawsuits to follow.

Crusader · 05-20-2015, 08:45 AM

I'm obviously in a minority here but I actually like the change. The XP has been a time to get more snacks up until now. This might make it a little mor interesting.

SloMotion · 05-20-2015, 09:43 AM

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SloMotion · 05-20-2015, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'm obviously in a minority here but I actually like the change. The XP has been a time to get more snacks up until now. This might make it a little mor interesting.

Personally, I'll take 'more snacks' over 'more interesting' most days,

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vpheughan · 05-20-2015, 11:30 AM

So not one missed extra point has ever decided the outcome of a game? (I can think of one played in Jacksonville.) If it's never missed why have it?

There will be fewer tie games going into "Hartley Time" Ironic isn't it? Inspired by a kicker!

Why all the tears for the "grizzled vet". Morton? Is that you?

stickman · 05-20-2015, 12:43 PM

The game evolves. We come to forums and *****, and yet, still watch. We can complain about this all day, but, in the end, we will accept it.

05-19-2015, 07:53 PM	#11
Saint in Aus 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 468	Re: New Rules for Extra Point Can someone please explain this to me. Explain the extra point as if you were talking to someone who doesn't know the game. I tried reading it in NFL.com but couldn't make sense of it.

05-19-2015, 09:12 PM	#12
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: New Rules for Extra Point Originally Posted by SaintsBro This has a lot of implications. For one thing, older kickers will probably get cut sooner in their careers. Gee, kinda like Shayne Graham, LOL. But seriously.... Because of the increased distance and increased importance, coaches will give up on older kickers sooner, rather than later. No more perennial old-timer veteran guys like Jason Hanson or Morton....they will become a thing of the past? I disagree. If anything, you'd want a more experienced guy now. Might see more hybrids like Morstead so you don't use up a roster spot.

05-19-2015, 10:14 PM	#13
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: New Rules for Extra Point Wrong direction. Getting more of the most boring part of the game by creating odd circumstances not based off of contact. Rather just call a fan out during the kick and let them roll dice.
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05-19-2015, 10:32 PM	#14
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: New Rules for Extra Point best idea would of been to just leave it alone OldMaid likes this.

05-20-2015, 12:08 AM	#15
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: New Rules for Extra Point It'll create more concussions going for two or faking a FG from the 15. More lawsuits to follow. OldMaid likes this.

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05-20-2015, 08:45 AM	#16
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: New Rules for Extra Point I'm obviously in a minority here but I actually like the change. The XP has been a time to get more snacks up until now. This might make it a little mor interesting. SloMotion likes this.

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05-20-2015, 09:49 AM	#18
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: New Rules for Extra Point Originally Posted by Crusader I'm obviously in a minority here but I actually like the change. The XP has been a time to get more snacks up until now. This might make it a little mor interesting. Personally, I'll take 'more snacks' over 'more interesting' most days, .

05-20-2015, 11:30 AM	#19
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,519	Re: New Rules for Extra Point So not one missed extra point has ever decided the outcome of a game? (I can think of one played in Jacksonville.) If it's never missed why have it? There will be fewer tie games going into "Hartley Time" Ironic isn't it? Inspired by a kicker! Why all the tears for the "grizzled vet". Morton? Is that you?
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05-20-2015, 12:43 PM	#20
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,680	Re: New Rules for Extra Point The game evolves. We come to forums and *****, and yet, still watch. We can complain about this all day, but, in the end, we will accept it.

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