Rule change idea to reward aggressive offense.
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How about we add in an extra ball - make the defense defend run and pass on every down. Or, have two runs or two passes. You don't know which way it's coming!
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Just never heard the word. Some mornings are less busy than others!
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This is a dumb idea. The scoring in football is perfect.
Now, I would be a fan of getting rid of kickers entirely outside of kickoffs. You get down to the 20 and get stuffed on 4th down? Your reward is the field position. That's it. After a touchdown, give teams the option of a free extra point or going for two.
Wimpy non-athletes shouldn't affect the outcome of a true gladiator sport anywhere near as much as they do.
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Make TD's 7pts. Instead of a 2pt conversion, make it 3. 10 pt drives. Then make all kicks have to be outside of 50 because those are the only kicks anyone wants to see. 50 yard extra point = 2pts. Field goals from 50 or more = 2pts. Let the real players score. Make the kickers earn their checks.
Make TD's 7pts. Instead of a 2pt conversion, make it 3. 10 pt drives. Then make all kicks have to be outside of 50 because those are the only kicks anyone wants to see. 50 yard extra point = 2pts. Field goals from 50 or more = 2pts. Let the real players score. Make the kickers earn their checks.
Eliminate forward motion.....like in Canada.
Or allow points for a rouge, however that is done:
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I'm real leery of any more changes to the game. Are we trying to fix something that is not broken? I have come on board with some of the newer changes that protect the players and try to keep injuries down though.
In football today almost every time there is a big play, a long run or pass play, a punt or kick off return the first thing we do is look for a yellow penalty flag. I would be for something that cut down on penalties. I don't remember years ago it being as bad as it is today.
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On the more games thing, I would be very happy to see a developmental league. It probably wouldn't get a whole load of TV traction so might not be as profitable, but there are so many players who could probably crack the starting line up with a couple of years coaching, but never get the chance because they can't stick around somewhere long enough.
For college players, it's NFL or bust (and even then, plenty do bust...) but just picture a league where Cody Kessler gets to play live speed with and against other practise squad guys. If nothing else, it would help the rookie QBs transition from college to the pros.
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On the more games thing, I would be very happy to see a developmental league. It probably wouldn't get a whole load of TV traction so might not be as profitable, but there are so many players who could probably crack the starting line up with a couple of years coaching, but never get the chance because they can't stick around somewhere long enough.
For college players, it's NFL or bust (and even then, plenty do bust...) but just picture a league where Cody Kessler gets to play live speed with and against other practise squad guys. If nothing else, it would help the rookie QBs transition from college to the pros.
On the more games thing, I would be very happy to see a developmental league. It probably wouldn't get a whole load of TV traction so might not be as profitable, but there are so many players who could probably crack the starting line up with a couple of years coaching, but never get the chance because they can't stick around somewhere long enough.
For college players, it's NFL or bust (and even then, plenty do bust...) but just picture a league where Cody Kessler gets to play live speed with and against other practise squad guys. If nothing else, it would help the rookie QBs transition from college to the pros.
I agree, a minor league would be good.....but, I wonder, does the NFL consider the likes of the CFL and/or the Arena League a form of minor league? When they had NFL Europe that was run basically as a minor league.
Here is what I would like: a minor league consisting of teams that are in cities that were like once original NFL cities: Akron/Canton, Decatur, Hammond, Racine, Rock Island, Pottsville, Rochester, Muncie
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I'm real leery of any more changes to the game. Are we trying to fix something that is not broken? I have come on board with some of the newer changes that protect the players and try to keep injuries down though.
In football today almost every time there is a big play, a long run or pass play, a punt or kick off return the first thing we do is look for a yellow penalty flag. I would be for something that cut down on penalties. I don't remember years ago it being as bad as it is today.
I'm real leery of any more changes to the game. Are we trying to fix something that is not broken? I have come on board with some of the newer changes that protect the players and try to keep injuries down though.
In football today almost every time there is a big play, a long run or pass play, a punt or kick off return the first thing we do is look for a yellow penalty flag. I would be for something that cut down on penalties. I don't remember years ago it being as bad as it is today.
I disagree. What makes football the greatest game is its ability to adapt. It's always tweaked its rules more than other sports because they were interested in progress not clinging to silly traditions (not to sound like a liberal or anything).
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I'm real leery of any more changes to the game. Are we trying to fix something that is not broken? I have come on board with some of the newer changes that protect the players and try to keep injuries down though.
In football today almost every time there is a big play, a long run or pass play, a punt or kick off return the first thing we do is look for a yellow penalty flag. I would be for something that cut down on penalties. I don't remember years ago it being as bad as it is today.
I disagree. What makes football the greatest game is its ability to adapt. It's always tweaked its rules more than other sports because they were interested in progress not clinging to silly traditions (not to sound like a liberal or anything).
I disagree. What makes football the greatest game is its ability to adapt. It's always tweaked its rules more than other sports because they were interested in progress not clinging to silly traditions (not to sound like a liberal or anything).
Better to be progressive than regressive.
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Leave the game as is... only thing i would be on board for is more games.
We're in a quandary- most people would say the 4th preseason game is a joke, only used to decide the bottom 10 of the roster. But- there's too many injuries as it is. Adding two more games is only going to add to the total. I couldn't find the number for the NFL- but it had to be way over 100 players, with the Ravens leading the charge.
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Replay?
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One rule change I would consider.......is trading 2 regular season games for 2 preseason games, giving us a longer reg season and earlier start on meaningful football.....and add 5 men to the roster....
One rule change I would consider.......is trading 2 regular season games for 2 preseason games, giving us a longer reg season and earlier start on meaningful football.....and add 5 men to the roster....
I've always wanted to cut the preseason down, problem is the players and the union don't, I say add the two extra games and make every player set out two games a season, be it due to injury or not, then back up players become more important, come the last few games picking which players set against which teams would be interesting....
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So dilute the product by mandating inferior players play?
I hate the idea of expanding the regular season beyond 16 games.
Four preseason games are barely enough to ID talent on the roster let alone develop it.
In '64 we played 14 game seasons and 6 preseason games...
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