Football Which, if any, old rules would make the NFL more interesting/exciting? - Page 2

Stewie · 03:22 PM

I did a little research on rule changes in professional football over the last 100+ years. Some crazy rules back in the day.

I cherry-picked a few that might be feasible in today's NFL.

Pick up to 3 choices

Ocotillo · 01-03-2023, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

DPI should be 15 yards only, like in college football.

I agree with this, but I do think the officials should be able to call a spot of a foul DPI for a flagrant DPI when a DB is getting burned and grabs the leg of a receiver to prevent a sure touchdown.

Ocotillo · 01-03-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I like the wide hash marks, but mostly because it would make field goals harder.

Mecole on a jet sweep would also like wide hash marks.

I always thought it was interesting that college and high school kickers had more difficult FGs than pro kickers.

suzzer99 · 01-03-2023, 11:38 PM

Whatever would bring back more drop kicks.

Nickhead · 01-04-2023, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

There used to be a rule that you actually had to touch the ball to the ground in the end zone for a score. If a defensive player was touching you when you went over, he could keep fighting you for control of the ball and the play wasn't over until he got the ball or you touched it down (hence the word 'touchdown').

Imagine that in the modern NFL. Fade passes in the end zone would no longer count, and on short runs, the scrum would be marvelous.

That’s how NRL is.

crayzkirk · 01-04-2023, 06:35 AM

I'm tired of the ground can't cause a fumble rule; they go super slo-mo, frame by frame to see if a thread of his uniform is touching the ground before the ball comes out. If going to the ground in the process of making a catch is required, why not as you are being tackled? If you hit the ground and lose the ball, it's a FUMBLE!

Stewie · 01-04-2023, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

Whatever would bring back more drop kicks.

I had to look it up.

The last successful drop kick field goal was in the 1930s. Doug Flutie drop kicked an extra point in 2006.

the steam · 01-04-2023, 07:42 AM

Go back to making intentional grounding illegal. QB rolling out used to be very exciting play now it's usually just a throw away. Make a play or take the sack

InChiefsHeaven · 01-04-2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocotillo

I agree with this, but I do think the officials should be able to call a spot of a foul DPI for a flagrant DPI when a DB is getting burned and grabs the leg of a receiver to prevent a sure touchdown.

Nah, that assumes that a catch would be made, which however likely, it's not a guarantee. That's what I hate about spot fouls, it assumes that the catch would be made, but it's possible that the guy would drop the ball as well. Since we don't know, it should be 15 yards for preventing the opportunity for a catch, not preventing a catch.

Plus, all that leads to more subjective calls as well. More arguments. More controversy. This way it's a 15 yarder period.

Hayneplane · 01-04-2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocotillo

I agree with this, but I do think the officials should be able to call a spot of a foul DPI for a flagrant DPI when a DB is getting burned and grabs the leg of a receiver to prevent a sure touchdown.

Why not have the option of a penalty touchdown like in both forms of rugby for situations where a score was a certainty had the foul not taken place. Could also work if a player fumbles in the act of scoring as a runner due to a blatant helmet to helmet illegal hit.

**Tribal Warfare** · 01-04-2023, 08:13 AM

Sudden death, and no push out incompletions when the receiver is attempting to put both feet inbounds

SuperBowl4 · 01-04-2023, 08:23 AM

A 25 yard penalty for taking a knee to run out the clock and the victory formation is abolished.

kcbubb · 01-04-2023, 09:22 AM

A shot clock for instant replay reviews. All of the things that slow or stop the game is what is hurting the game and get the game out of flow.

TEX · 01-04-2023, 10:39 AM

Voted for wider uprights. Figured our Kicker and Holder could use the help there.

Also voted for no ties.

**DaFace** · 01-04-2023, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

A shot clock for instant replay reviews. All of the things that slow or stop the game is what is hurting the game and get the game out of flow.

It'll never go over, but my idea would be that the replay official gets 1 minute to find the best angle, and the ref gets 30 seconds to watch it IN REAL TIME.

If you can't overturn something when you see it in real time, the call on the field should stand IMO.

But it'll never happen.

the steam · 01-04-2023, 10:47 AM

Go back to the old kickoff rules. Kick from the 30, running starts allowed for regular and onside kicks, touchback comes out to the 20

View Poll Results: Which rules might work today?
TD +XP = 8 pts; FG = 2 pts.	2	5.71%
2 pt. conversion not an option (allowing 2 pt. conversion is a relatively new change)	0	0%
Very Wide hash marks. 15 feet from sideline	4	11.43%
Wide hash marks (pre 1973 width) – Defensive advantage when ball spotted on hash	6	17.14%
Forward pass must initiate 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage	1	2.86%
Only 1 forward pass allowed per set of downs	3	8.57%
Runner down only when forward progress is stopped. ( i.e. Knee touching OK if runner advancing)	2	5.71%
Go back to wider uprights	3	8.57%
Allow all players on punt team to run downfield at the snap, not the actual punt	3	8.57%
Defenders can leap over the line of scrimmage to block FG attempts	8	22.86%
No fair catches while receiving a punt	3	8.57%
Incidental face mask not penalized	9	25.71%
Offensive blockers are not allowed to extend arms or grasp defensive players	1	2.86%
15 yard penalty for offensive holding	0	0%
Out of bounds kickoff spotted at 30	2	5.71%
Coin flip cannot be deferred. Winner gets ball, loser chooses goal to defend	3	8.57%
DBs allowed contact with WRs beyond 5 yards. Holding and PI still penalized	15	42.86%
Sudden death OT. No ties.	13	37.14%
Gaz thinks most of these should be implemented. He’s old school.	3	8.57%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

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the steam Starter Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $6944900	Go back to the old kickoff rules. Kick from the 30, running starts allowed for regular and onside kicks, touchback comes out to the 20
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