New kickoff rules in the NFL

10-16-2011, 03:21 PM

As any of you who like football know, this year the kickoff has been moved up, I believe 5 yards? Doesn't sound like much but from what I've seen soo far, you might as well just not even have a kickoff and just give the ball to the other team on their 20 yard line. It just seems like the ball is just being kicked out of the end zone time and time again. Maybe I'm overs averaging it a bit, but I like to see the ball actually be returned on a kickoff. What is everyone else's feelings on the new kickoff placement?

loki · 10-16-2011, 03:37 PM

you clearly haven't been watching the multiple 100+ yard returns

chippewastud79 · 10-16-2011, 10:33 PM

The NFL would eliminate returns all together if it weren't for onside kicks. But the multiple 100+ yard returns would indicate they are still bringing some of them out.

10-17-2011, 09:21 PM

I guess I'm just wrong. Just seemed to be that I rarely see a kickoff returned past the 25 yard line. I guess it's cuz my teams return game is terrible. Oh well disregard my thread.

Moose6026 · 10-17-2011, 09:24 PM

It seems to be feast or famine with the new rule. Touchback or touchdown. Little middle ground.

jledou · 10-18-2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose6026

It seems to be feast or famine with the new rule. Touchback or touchdown. Little middle ground.

Agree ... I am saying conspiracy to take away the return yards from fantasy football....

Blak Smyth · 10-18-2011, 06:15 AM

The new rules bring down the percentage of return yards for sure, but it seems to have a different dynamic. Players are brining the ball out from the back of the end zone, I like this because it shows how bad some of these players really want to play. I think they need to worry less about protecting players, it is going to get out of control. Soon they won't even need pads. But I am a football fan and will continue to watch regardless of what rules they change.

Soon the robot that dances on the screen during stat graphics will be the one playing on the field anyway!

SteelCityBoy · 10-18-2011, 06:37 AM

I thought it would be bad when I first heard they initiated the change, but it has been about 50/50 from what I have seen. More players want to run the ball out than take a knee. Definately changes the game a bit. I actually don't mind it now that I have seen the first quarter of the season.

10-16-2011, 03:21 PM	#1
lyle23 Guest Posts: n/a	New kickoff rules in the NFL As any of you who like football know, this year the kickoff has been moved up, I believe 5 yards? Doesn't sound like much but from what I've seen soo far, you might as well just not even have a kickoff and just give the ball to the other team on their 20 yard line. It just seems like the ball is just being kicked out of the end zone time and time again. Maybe I'm overs averaging it a bit, but I like to see the ball actually be returned on a kickoff. What is everyone else's feelings on the new kickoff placement?

10-16-2011, 03:37 PM	#2
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: New kickoff rules in the NFL you clearly haven't been watching the multiple 100+ yard returns

10-16-2011, 10:33 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: New kickoff rules in the NFL The NFL would eliminate returns all together if it weren't for onside kicks. But the multiple 100+ yard returns would indicate they are still bringing some of them out. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-17-2011, 09:21 PM	#4
lyle23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New kickoff rules in the NFL I guess I'm just wrong. Just seemed to be that I rarely see a kickoff returned past the 25 yard line. I guess it's cuz my teams return game is terrible. Oh well disregard my thread.

10-17-2011, 09:24 PM	#5
Moose6026 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Dan Location: In a house Posts: 358 Trading: (1)	Re: New kickoff rules in the NFL It seems to be feast or famine with the new rule. Touchback or touchdown. Little middle ground. __________________ Life is hard, but it's harder when you're stupid. - John Wayne

10-18-2011, 06:15 AM	#7
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: New kickoff rules in the NFL The new rules bring down the percentage of return yards for sure, but it seems to have a different dynamic. Players are brining the ball out from the back of the end zone, I like this because it shows how bad some of these players really want to play. I think they need to worry less about protecting players, it is going to get out of control. Soon they won't even need pads. But I am a football fan and will continue to watch regardless of what rules they change. Soon the robot that dances on the screen during stat graphics will be the one playing on the field anyway! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-18-2011, 06:37 AM	#8
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: New kickoff rules in the NFL I thought it would be bad when I first heard they initiated the change, but it has been about 50/50 from what I have seen. More players want to run the ball out than take a knee. Definately changes the game a bit. I actually don't mind it now that I have seen the first quarter of the season. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops