New NFL Kickoff Rule

K Major · 05-25-2023, 11:53 AM

I suppose Andy Reid doesn't know what the hell he's talking about either

The league is becoming soft.

AsylumGuido · 05-25-2023, 12:03 PM

By the way, I do not like the new rule, but to be truly critical it helps to actually know what the rule implies. While it will not eliminate kickoff returns, squib kicks, or onside kicks, it will make one of the most exciting plays in the game less frequent.

neugey · 05-25-2023, 01:06 PM

I'm going to reserve judgement until the change is made. But I'm not wild about the idea.

vpheughan · 08-16-2023, 02:31 PM

A crafty coach could take advantage of the new rule.

In fact it sort of happened last season in the Ravens vs Lions game: The Ravens got the ball back at their own 25-yard line with no timeouts. After failing on their first three plays, the Ravens converted a dramatic 4th-and-19 when Lamar Jackson hit Sammy Watkins for a 36-yard gain. The long play set the Ravens up at Detroit's 48-yard line, which set the stage for Justin Tucker's record setting, game winning 66 yard field goal.

05-25-2023, 11:53 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New NFL Kickoff Rule I suppose Andy Reid doesn't know what the hell he's talking about either The league is becoming soft. vpheughan and mapcow like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: New NFL Kickoff Rule By the way, I do not like the new rule, but to be truly critical it helps to actually know what the rule implies. While it will not eliminate kickoff returns, squib kicks, or onside kicks, it will make one of the most exciting plays in the game less frequent.

05-25-2023, 01:06 PM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,834 Blog Entries: 13	Re: New NFL Kickoff Rule I'm going to reserve judgement until the change is made. But I'm not wild about the idea. SmashMouth likes this.

08-16-2023, 02:31 PM	#4
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,544	Re: New NFL Kickoff Rule A crafty coach could take advantage of the new rule. In fact it sort of happened last season in the Ravens vs Lions game: The Ravens got the ball back at their own 25-yard line with no timeouts. After failing on their first three plays, the Ravens converted a dramatic 4th-and-19 when Lamar Jackson hit Sammy Watkins for a 36-yard gain. The long play set the Ravens up at Detroit's 48-yard line, which set the stage for Justin Tucker's record setting, game winning 66 yard field goal.
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