FireChans Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 There are lots of obscure things about NFL field goal protocol. For example, just about every kicking unit in the NFL is 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage. This is the way it’s always been done. But this adds on an extra 7 yards every attempt. What I’m suggesting is the Bills move it a little bit close. Let’s say 5 yards. Suddenly that 50 yard FG is a 48 yarder. Suddenly that 40 yard FG is a 38 yarder. And even extra points are just a little bit easier. It the long run, this will play huge dividends. The difference between a 39 yard FG and a 41 yard FG is about 7% in conversion rate. Over the course of a few seasons, that’s a huge amount of conversions. The real secret is don’t tell anybody you’re doing this. Don’t tell the refs, don’t tell the media, don’t tell anybody. Just move up a bit and reap the rewards. 4 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Yeah, nobody will notice in film study. It's also done that way for a reason. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoolhouserock Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Why stop at 5? I say make it 3 yards! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buffalo716 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 The amount of blocked kicks will offset the percentage So many kicks are just a couple of inches away from being blocked.. moving it up those two yards will result in a lot more blocks The kicker would have to change the angle of his kick which would also affect his kicking ability 3 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FireChans Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, That's No Moon said: Yeah, nobody will notice in film study. It's also done that way for a reason. Coaches also used to punt on their opponents 40 or kick field goals on 4th and goal from the half yard line “for a reason.” 55 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: The amount of blocked kicks will offset the percentage So many kicks are just a couple of inches away from being blocked.. moving it up those two yards will result in a lot more blocks The kicker would have to change the angle of his kick which would also affect his kicking ability That’s why you implement the change and work on it with your kicker. I refuse to believe that this play has been optimized at random since 1940 with how much cave-man thinking occurs in football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, FireChans said: There are lots of obscure things about NFL field goal protocol. For example, just about every kicking unit in the NFL is 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage. This is the way it’s always been done. But this adds on an extra 7 yards every attempt. What I’m suggesting is the Bills move it a little bit close. Let’s say 5 yards. Suddenly that 50 yard FG is a 48 yarder. Suddenly that 40 yard FG is a 38 yarder. And even extra points are just a little bit easier. It the long run, this will play huge dividends. The difference between a 39 yard FG and a 41 yard FG is about 7% in conversion rate. Over the course of a few seasons, that’s a huge amount of conversions. The real secret is don’t tell anybody you’re doing this. Don’t tell the refs, don’t tell the media, don’t tell anybody. Just move up a bit and reap the rewards. This is revolutionary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeby Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I'm the one that's got it figured out! We train our kickers to be QBs and then fake kick and pass the ball like a third of the time and keep everyone on edge. Prove me wrong. . . . 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 We have one of the worst kickers in the league rn Not exactly the guy I'd be trying new things with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Hasn't Bass been kicking it too low already and you want him kick it closer to the line? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFanForever19 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I'd imagine it has more to do with where Tyler Bass feels kicking best from rather than being dictated to. Move him up closer and you're setting yourself up for more blocks. The ball doesn't go straight off of his foot over the defenders outstretched hands. There's times where Bass needs to push it and it's dangerously low as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs? Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 7 minute abs!!! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Billy Madison : So, you see, the puppy was like industry. In that, they were both lost in the woods. And nobody, especially the little boy - "society" - knew where to find 'em. Except that the puppy was a dog. But the industry, my friends, that was a revolution. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 9 hours ago, FireChans said: There are lots of obscure things about NFL field goal protocol. For example, just about every kicking unit in the NFL is 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage. This is the way it’s always been done. But this adds on an extra 7 yards every attempt. What I’m suggesting is the Bills move it a little bit close. Let’s say 5 yards. Suddenly that 50 yard FG is a 48 yarder. Suddenly that 40 yard FG is a 38 yarder. And even extra points are just a little bit easier. It the long run, this will play huge dividends. The difference between a 39 yard FG and a 41 yard FG is about 7% in conversion rate. Over the course of a few seasons, that’s a huge amount of conversions. The real secret is don’t tell anybody you’re doing this. Don’t tell the refs, don’t tell the media, don’t tell anybody. Just move up a bit and reap the rewards. The issue is getting enough height to avoid kicks being blocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Drop kick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 35 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: The issue is getting enough height to avoid kicks being blocked fine, 6 yards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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