Mantis Toboggan M.D Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Whats the point of deferring? why not just pick to receive or something? I dont get this new rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Yeah, I'd like to know too. What are the advantages of deferring the ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 You choose to defer, so you can have choice at the beginning of the 2nd half. This means that the Bills can still get the ball in the 2nd half, where if they elected to kick the ball (at the beginning), the Raiders can choose to receive in the 2nd half (as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Whats the point of deferring? why not just pick to receive or something? I dont get this new rule. This rule is the same as high school now (and I believe college). If you elect to receive, then the other team receives in the 2nd half. If you elect to kickoff, then the other team gets the ball in BOTH halves (because they make the choice in the 2nd half). If you elect to defer, then you get to elect to receive/kickoff in the 2nd half instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I really dont know why they felt the need to make it that complicated...you win the toss you elect to kick or receive and get the opposite to start the second half....i dont get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I really dont know why they felt the need to make it that complicated...you win the toss you elect to kick or receive and get the opposite to start the second half....i dont get it why is that complicated? Wrestling has had that since the 80's (the coin flip after the 1st period). I'm sure if high school wrestlers can figure it out - an NFL coach can keep track of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I really dont know why they felt the need to make it that complicated...you win the toss you elect to kick or receive and get the opposite to start the second half....i dont get it It allows you to bank on weather. So, if you know that the rainstorm will subside by the end of the 1st half, then defer and take the ball in the 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I don't know - I usually prefer getting the ball in the second half. It's great to get out to a hot start, but that first possession after halftime is a key, key point in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Its about the weather, mostly. Deferring allows you to make the choice during the second half. Depending on which way the wind is blowing, you can choose the side that gives you the advantage if you need to kick a field goal at the end, or put the wind in the face of the opponent if they need to kick. Playing at the Ralph, deferring is the best option. Also, if your team is getting smacked, or wants to "make a statement" on the first drive of the second half, deferring gives you the option to receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Deferring enables you get have the chance of getting an extra possession during the game. If the other team has the last "real" possession (not simply a kneel down to finish the half) deferring has no benefit but if your team ends up with the last possession of the 1st half then your team can get two straight possessions (as you will again get the ball to begin the second half.) Having a 50/50 shot of an extra possession each game makes deferring worth while Imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Its about attitude, stop them on the first drive and you have turned the tide in your favor. If you are ahead at half its a double wammy, if behind it gives you a boost coming out of the gate in the 2nd half. Deferring to me is a wise choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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