Kellyto83TD Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I like it, make it the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I like it too. Makes it a bit interesting, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) So get rid of the automatic 1 point and make 2pt conversions the norm? I think the move has been good but at the same time it doesn't give a team the option of faking it. Faking from the 2 is a bit easier than faking from the 15. From a percentage stance it changed from 99.5 to 95. Not a big drop but that's about 4 times per weekend from what I've read. Good point I hadn't considered. Well any change will have its drawbacks. And we didn't really get too many fakes in the past. Still it is something to consider. I still like this better than the auto from the 2. And in bad weather the kick from the 15 may not longer be close to automatic. Edited August 17, 2014 by The Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Good point I hadn't considered. Well any change will have its drawbacks. And we didn't really get too many fakes in the past. Still it is something to consider. I still like this better than the auto from the 2. And in bad weather the kick from the 15 may not longer be close to automatic. I like it better also. Although faking from the 15 does give you more field to play with now that I think about it. Granted you have 1 maybe 2 receivers running for the pass you still probably have 10 guys in the box. I guess it would depend on the situation but faking on your first drive in a 0-0 game seems like it would be favorable vs being down by 1 or 2 late in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No. What happens on a muff? It totally eliminates that angle of the game and there is no continuity w/the rules and spotting a 2pt. connversion @ the two yard line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What if you tell the refs you want to go for 2, do you get to do it from the 2 yard line? I have asked this question before and even after the first 2 games no one seems to answer it. It would only seem fair that way to me and that ruins the surprise. I kind of still don't like the rule for that reason and the fact that cold weather (open roof) teams would be at a disadvantage (or advantage depending how you look at it) during the cold months. Needs the kinks worked out IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRQ_BillsFan Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I think they should give teams options on where to spot the ball. But the closer you put it the farther back you move the kickoff. If you take it at the 2 u kickoff from your 20, 15 then you kick from the 35, 25 you can kick from the 45. 2 point conversions are from whatever spot you pick. Maybe change the kickoff points from what I suggested as I haven't thought it all the way through. But I think you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 So get rid of the automatic 1 point and make 2pt conversions the norm? No, I meant make the touchdown 7 points unless you want to go for two. I like it, make it the norm. until we lose a game by 1 point because its farther away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I don't like it. It ain't broke, don't fix it. Its just change for the sake of change IMHO. I keep hearing its More drama. Im not starving for drama in an NFL game. Besides, kickers will work on that distance every day and it will become as automatic as what we got now. Why bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) I think it somewhat reduces the concept of the 2 pointer. Either take your "gimme" extra point, or risk it for an extra one. When that "gimme" is no longer a (virtually)sure thing the concept is thrown out. I personally would prefer the PAT to be totally removed. TDs would be worth 7 pts......or 6pts if one opts to try for a 2 pointer. JMHO Edited August 18, 2014 by Dibs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I think it somewhat reduces the concept of the 2 pointer. Either take your "gimme" extra point, or risk it for an extra one. When that "gimme" is no longer a (virtually)sure thing the concept is thrown out. I personally would prefer the PAT to be totally removed. TDs would be worth 7 pts......or 6pts if one opts to try for a 2 pointer. JMHO While I don't like rules that take ST out of the game, I think maybe 7 (or 6) points for a TD with an extra point option. But the person who scored the TD must be involved in the extra point(s) should they go for it/them. Run, pass, catch or kick the ball. Just an idea I heard that I thought was interesting. Haven't really given it a lot of thought though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No... stop messing with the game NFL! And the new rule on DB's and taunting has to go also, penalty's on every other play sucks. so get rid of the two point conversion, bring back spearing, head slapping, hitting defenseless receivers, horse collar tackles, qb sliding and move the goal posts back to the middle of the endzones in the field of play. got it do you take the airbags out of your car too? all these silly new age things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) hahaha, thanks Nucci I really like this new wrinkle and wouldn't mind seeing the change made Edited August 19, 2014 by Donald Duck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7boogiewoogie Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 From my understanding the exercise was implemented to evaluate the impact it would have on the game. Once the results were gathered, the information would be used in order to discover whether or not the new rule would have an impact on the game overall. With the facts now present, it is clear that the new rule has had the desired effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I am all for doing away with the current extra point "gimme". I don't much care if they institute the longer 1 point kick or go with something different. But I am totally sick of the standard too short to miss extra point kick. And I would like them to do something different with kickoffs too. It is so boring to watch them kick it out of the back of the endzone. Maybe they should spot it at the 30 if you kick it so far it goes out of the endzone. That would force more returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The problem with the kicking game is not with the distance of the extra point, or the height, width, and distance in the end zone of the goal posts. The problem with the kicking game is the holder. Make everything a drop kick. Extra points no longer automatic. No 47 yard field goal attempts in overtime on a frozen field in the playoffs. Just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I like it & hope the new extra point rule sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Anybody else digging the new point after TD rule? Yes! I liked the change too... very cool, hope they keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I like it, make it the norm. Me too. I wish they would have kept it this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I don't like it. It ain't broke, don't fix it. Its just change for the sake of change IMHO. I keep hearing its More drama. Im not starving for drama in an NFL game. Come on, nothing says football like the drama of having more games decided by a missed extra point! Plus, you just know that sort of thing will only happen to teams like New England and Pittsburgh! For those who just plain insist on changing things to make their less boring, Tom Coughlin had the best idea --- move the LOS from the 2 to the 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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