YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Build a retractable dome, El Pegual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb386 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Not a fan of this rule 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichebiche Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Wtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Billieve Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm looking forward to it. I think it will create some interesting and unconventional decisions. Plus it should give our kickers an advantage, as they'll have more opportunities to practice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Ugh. What's next? 15 yards for stepping in already existing footprints in the snow? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Can we make this retro-active? Maybe revoke the Pats* guys parole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) This aggression will not stand man.... Edited July 7, 2018 by THE SLAMMER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I felt like it was over the top the way the colts were doing it. It’s like they had 5 mins it was so stupid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Can the kicker clear a spot on his own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 As long as they do it within the play clock, who cares? This doesn’t make a lot of sense to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnychemo Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm thinking potential injury to the kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Really NFL??????? If a team can accomplish it within the play clock it should be a non issue. Ridiculous rule imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 but the D can build a snowman on the spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Leave the rules as they are, but allow the "D" to throw snowballs at the kicker upon the snap...... ......and hire this guy ASAP Beane. Edited July 7, 2018 by I am the egg man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 This is ridiculous IMO. As already stated, as long as it's done within the play clock it should be a non-issue. I mean, groundskeepers are gonna be out there with their leaf blowers to clean up the yard lines and the hashes...wth is the difference. I'm guessing we'll see folks try to go down 7 yards past a "sweet spot"on 3rd and long in such conditions then. Honestly, this is terrible. Maybe QB's shouldn't be allowed to have a hand towel in the rain,either? Laughable rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 10 hours ago, nichebiche said: Wtf ....means the Jags and Bucs will be selling their shovels and snowblowers I guess......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Was this really an issue that was crying out to be fixed? How many more rules can they cram into this game? At this rate, the NFL rule book is going be bigger than the federal tax code in ten years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 This rule is stupid. I know it helps a team have a better kick, but it is also safety for the kicker. He slips and hurts his leg, I’m not normally a fan of suing, but the NFL should have their butts sued to the hilt for millions citing they wouldn’t have been hurt if they could clear the field. the last thing I want is for our kicker to get hurt b/c of this rule and I’ll take the 15 yards if it means someone doesn’t get hurt. What a bunch of baffoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 ....shades of the Patsies "snowplow game........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb386 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I know that there are plenty of people who feel officiating has been an issue, myself included, but the NFL decided they would fix this by adding more senseless penalties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 8 hours ago, Virgil said: As long as they do it within the play clock, who cares? This doesn’t make a lot of sense to me Agreed. Or use a timeout so it costs something for the time to do it. No reason it should be illegal to do though- just don’t grant special circumstances for or against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 What’s next? Get rid of those cute girls who skate around and shovel the ice away from the boards during commercial breaks in the NHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Steve Billieve said: I'm looking forward to it. I think it will create some interesting and unconventional decisions. Plus it should give our kickers an advantage, as they'll have more opportunities to practice. Hypothetically, the offense has the ball on fourth down at the ten yard line. That makes for roughly a 27-28 yard field goal attempt. They clear the snow, but that moves the ball back to the 25. Now you've got a 42-43 yard attempt. The problem is the ground is still snow covered at the new spot of the ball. So, can a team plan ahead and clear the ground at the 42-43 yard line area without a penalty, then take a penalty for clearing snow at the 17-18 yard line so they have a clear spot for their long snapper to place the ball after they've been penalized? Or, since there are enough players to do it, perhaps they could clear both spots at the same time, since the NFL only ever enforces one penalty when the same team commits more than one infraction. In any case, this creates all kinds of "interesting" possibilities. Edited July 7, 2018 by TigerJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 What a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 13 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Build a retractable dome, El Pegual I wonder how much of a cluster f*** the NFL would make out of rules for how / if / when the dome would be opened / closed. Doesn't MLB have some dizzy and arcane rules regarding this type of facility? The NFL would probably find a way to 'one up' the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Clearing away snow has been illegal for quite some time. It's the 15 yard penalty that's new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 13 hours ago, Steve Billieve said: I'm looking forward to it. I think it will create some interesting and unconventional decisions. Plus it should give our kickers an advantage, as they'll have more opportunities to practice. Really? Please explain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 It's for the grounds crew people, relax. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/07/06/nfl-adds-15-yard-penalty-for-grounds-crew-clearing-snow-for-a-field-goal/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaikotic Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I like the one comment I saw that asked who will be the first one send out a cleaning crew and have them clean a spot 15 yards back and then take the penalty...some of you are acting crazy on this safety crap, maybe they should have a guy sweeping the snow away from every player on every play to keep them safe...just as much chance to hurt themselves rushing the QB in that snow as the kicker has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Wow if this is for the ground crew, could you imagine? Bills v Patriots in Buffalo. Bills down by 1 at the 20. Last second FG and out comes a ground crew guy. Turns out he was born in Boston and has a FB page with Pats all over it. Maybe even a photo of him talking to BB before the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 7 hours ago, JerseyBills said: Really NFL??????? If a team can accomplish it within the play clock it should be a non issue. Ridiculous rule imo. This. What a ridiculous rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 12 hours ago, mikemac2001 said: I felt like it was over the top the way the colts were doing it. It’s like they had 5 mins it was so stupid Absolutely. They definitely crossed the line. Hence why they made the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) If you have a challenge left and this FG may make a difference in winning game I thought coaches should challenge the spot to give players to clear snow. In snow games this is why sometimes calling a timeout to jinx the kicker is a bad thing - it gives team time to clear snow. Will wait and see what actually results of rule change are before commenting more. Edited July 7, 2018 by Limeaid typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Billieve Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, cd1 said: Really? Please explain... Our kicker will have more opportunities to practice in different types of weather. If this doesn't actually improve his ability to kick off of snow it should at least give him a better sense of what his limits or chances are from certain distances. Personally I think a little practice would improve their chances quite a bit. Although I guess its a nonissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Clearing away snow has been illegal for quite some time. It's the 15 yard penalty that's new Really? In the Colts game last year i seem to remember both sides doing it on every attempt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just now, MILFHUNTER#518 said: Really? In the Colts game last year i seem to remember both sides doing it on every attempt... Check the link above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Cripple Creek said: Check the link above. Ok got it thank you sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, MILFHUNTER#518 said: Really? In the Colts game last year i seem to remember both sides doing it on every attempt... A common practice where kicking team players gather together to clear a space for the kicker to boot a field goal with their shoes is still legal. This rule just prohibits non-players from assisting the kicker in this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Alright, that makes a lot more sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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