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TD +XP = 8 pts; FG = 2 pts. | 2 | 5.71% | |
2 pt. conversion not an option (allowing 2 pt. conversion is a relatively new change) | 0 | 0% | |
Very Wide hash marks. 15 feet from sideline | 4 | 11.43% | |
Wide hash marks (pre 1973 width) – Defensive advantage when ball spotted on hash | 6 | 17.14% | |
Forward pass must initiate 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage | 1 | 2.86% | |
Only 1 forward pass allowed per set of downs | 3 | 8.57% | |
Runner down only when forward progress is stopped. ( i.e. Knee touching OK if runner advancing) | 2 | 5.71% | |
Go back to wider uprights | 3 | 8.57% | |
Allow all players on punt team to run downfield at the snap, not the actual punt | 3 | 8.57% | |
Defenders can leap over the line of scrimmage to block FG attempts | 8 | 22.86% | |
No fair catches while receiving a punt | 3 | 8.57% | |
Incidental face mask not penalized | 9 | 25.71% | |
Offensive blockers are not allowed to extend arms or grasp defensive players | 1 | 2.86% | |
15 yard penalty for offensive holding | 0 | 0% | |
Out of bounds kickoff spotted at 30 | 2 | 5.71% | |
Coin flip cannot be deferred. Winner gets ball, loser chooses goal to defend | 3 | 8.57% | |
DBs allowed contact with WRs beyond 5 yards. Holding and PI still penalized | 15 | 42.86% | |
Sudden death OT. No ties. | 13 | 37.14% | |
Gaz thinks most of these should be implemented. He’s old school. | 3 | 8.57% | |
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01-03-2023, 03:19 PM | #2 |
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01-03-2023, 03:20 PM | #3 |
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There used to be a rule that you actually had to touch the ball to the ground in the end zone for a score. If a defensive player was touching you when you went over, he could keep fighting you for control of the ball and the play wasn't over until he got the ball or you touched it down (hence the word 'touchdown').
Imagine that in the modern NFL. Fade passes in the end zone would no longer count, and on short runs, the scrum would be marvelous.
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01-03-2023, 03:22 PM | #4 |
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I like the wide hash marks, but mostly because it would make field goals harder.
Mecole on a jet sweep would also like wide hash marks. I also voted to allow defensive contact with receivers.
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01-03-2023, 03:45 PM | #5 |
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I'm going to wait and vote after I see how the Chiefs do in the playoffs. It's possible that the rules are just fine as they are.
Of course, if we have a damn holding or DPI penalty, I may want to change those rules. |
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01-03-2023, 03:45 PM | #6 |
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Bring back kick returns.
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The XFL started a game with each team picking a player and they had a scrum for the football instead of a coin toss. That was fun.
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01-03-2023, 03:51 PM | #8 |
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DPI should be 15 yards only, like in college football.
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01-03-2023, 03:51 PM | #9 |
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I thought about adding PI calls being reviewed. That was a horrible train wreck.
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01-03-2023, 04:02 PM | #10 |
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Bring back the H style goal posts and put them back on the goal line. If players can't avoid them then Darwin's ghost will smile.
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01-03-2023, 05:05 PM | #11 |
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DBs allowed non interference or holding contact more than 5 yards downfield. This penalty is dumb as is and totally subjective. Unless a guy is wide open, there is always some contact after 5 yards. Let them play.
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01-03-2023, 05:08 PM | #12 |
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I would put the goal posts in front of the end zones again because why not.
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Oline should not be penalized for crackback blocks because all they are trying to do is extend the play for a scrambling QB. You want them to just stand there?
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No more spot fouls. For anything.
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Honestly, for as much as we gripe about the rules, none of these seem all that attractive. Maybe allowing more downfield contact, but there's no doubt that offense is more exciting than defense.
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