Should be instituted in College & the NFL from 55 yards minimum... This rule is ridicoulous why it was never established like all the other changes the NFL makes!
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That longest FG would be broken within the first year and shattered within FIVE years...
NFL kickers have had range from beyond 60 for about 20 years but coaches due to field position would not try them... They let Janakowski try long ones and he would be the one that SHATTERS the record... Last year he hit the TIP TOP OF THE UPRIGHT WHICH IS 30 FT. UP FROM 52 YARDS OUT... That's 70+ eeeeeeeeeeeeasily.... It was the second attempt last year when Mike Shanahan called timeout... On the first try he made it and hit THE MIDDLE OF THE NET which is 7 yards behind the goal post...
If this did happen you would see teams either get kickers like him or carry two...
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the reason they will likely never institute that rule is because they dont want teams playing for fg's, they want them playing for td's, if you're down 7-0, you can kick a 3 pt fg and then a 4 pt fg, not good for the game in general, its about position players, not fg kickers, and the powers that be know that most of the fans feel this wayComment -
This isn't fantasy football.
(one point bonus for FG 50+)Comment -
reward a offense for not moving the ball down the field, would be a stupid rule changeComment -
This is a lot like how people react to media...
The people will "SAY" the media can't be trusted and you can't believe what you see in the media but they will believe the next story they hear without much question... The people "SAY" special teams is just as important as the offense and defense... I heard that sooooooo much when I coached from both coaching staffs buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuttt... they didn't put NEAR the time or attention in practicing special teams but they mentioned how they wanted to every f*ckin' week....
My point is people "SAY" special teams is just as important but when it comes down to it they play it down and treat it as if it's less important... That's what is going on here... Special teams is looked at by most of you as the kicker or punter... It's 11 guys fokes not 1.... even though there is an "i" in "special teams"...
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Eliminate the extra point try in football. Or reduce the distance between goal posts. How often does a pro kicker miss a PAT...1 in a 100? This is the most boring play.Comment -
my point is if offense starts at their own 20 and drives down to the other teams 10 and lets say its 4th and 9. So they kick a 3 point field goal would they have a option to kick it from 55 to try get the 4th point. The same chance a team that started on their opponents 20 but due to penalties or a couple sacks that team loses 18 yards in 3 plays back to the 38 and on 4th down have a chance for a 4 point field goal try of 55 yards.Comment -
I don't like the idea of any change, even a minor one like that. All my betting is based on years of research and experience using the current scoring system. I'd rather it not be monkeyed with.
I don't think it would be particularly good for the game either, but my main concern would be the effect on betting.Comment -
Well again to answer your own question you should look at the flip side... They won't do that unless it's the only thing they can do to WIN the game.... They won't just take sacks to try a long FG for the addictional point because as I said if he misses the other team has very good Field Position this is why they don't try many 55 yard FG's now...
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I'd rather see them make field goals worth 2 points.Comment -
I want 9 pt TD's on scoring plays of 80+ yds.
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Hey "PAL" I did google it...
SHOW ME WHERE IT SAYS KICKERS ARE NOT POSITION PLAYERS..??? I think know what you saw and if it's what I saw I am going to rip your as*....
When someone asked you what position you played you say "placekicker" NOT special teams player.. duuuuhhhh!
So a left tackle is a left tackle on offense and a special teams player on the Field Goal team..????
Now there is something called "skilled positions" which I don't "THINK" involves kickers (not sure why) but it also does NOT involve Linemen either....
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now go ahead and create a wikipedia acct and change it, lol
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In the NFL, ranges of uniform numbers are (usually) reserved for certain positions:
1–9: Quarterbacks, kickers, and punters
10–19: Quarterbacks, kickers, punters, and wide receivers
20–49: Running backs and defensive backs (tight ends are also permitted to wear numbers in the range 40-49 if no numbers are available in the range 80-89)
50–59: Centers and linebackers
60–79: Offensive and defensive linemen
80–89: Wide receivers and tight ends
90–99: Defensive linemen and linebackers
This is from your link hot shot.... Now don't be so f*ckin' lazy and just expect it to be there... SHOW ME!!!
You go girl.... WHERE DOES IT SAY KICKERS ARE NOT "POSITION PLAYERS"..???
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[QUOTE=ShamsWoof10;1002452]Well again to answer your own question you should look at the flip side... They won't do that unless it's the only thing they can do to WIN the game.... They won't just take sacks to try a long FG for the addictional point because as I said if he misses the other team has very good Field Position this is why they don't try many 55 yard FG's now...
A. I also agree with you because the odds are with the defense here, as 75-80% would be misses ALONG with the field position issue, as the defense gets on the miss!Comment -
Actually I feel completely opposite, i think every game should be limited to 3 FG's total between both teams after that only touchdowns, safeties and extra points. FG kicking competitions are shitty.Comment
