A proposed NFL rules change - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 09-23-2007, 10:56 PM

You know what I hate?

I hate that any time there's a long kick return, the first reaction of every knowledgeable fan is to look for a penalty flag. I think it taints the excitement of one of the game's most exciting plays.

So I propose this:

On kickoffs and punts, the kicking team gets to add a 12th man. In return, there will be no more penalties called for blocking in the back (above the waist - below the waist will still count) or for holding. All other penalties will be called as normal.

What say ye? Poll forthcoming, unless it gets called back for a block in the back.

**jjchieffan** · 09-24-2007, 07:18 AM

why is it that nobody was suggesting this last week after Hesters second return was called back?

Valiant · 09-24-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

You know what I hate?

I hate that any time there's a long kick return, the first reaction of every knowledgeable fan is to look for a penalty flag. I think it taints the excitement of one of the game's most exciting plays.

So I propose this:

On kickoffs and punts, the kicking team gets to add a 12th man. In return, there will be no more penalties called for blocking in the back (above the waist - below the waist will still count) or for holding. All other penalties will be called as normal.

What say ye? Poll forthcoming, unless it gets called back for a block in the back.

Are you serious??? There would be so many cheapshots and holds it would be ridiculous.. That and all the injuries from behind the back blocks..

bad idea..

View Poll Results: Would you support the following rules change?
Heck, yeah. Let the players play, and let the long returns stand.	9	29.03%
Golly, no. That is sacrilege, and anyway, I enjoy seeing penalties marked off.	6	19.35%
I should hold you down and gie you the business for this poll.	13	41.94%
I can't vote because I live in the District of Columbia.	3	9.68%
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09-24-2007, 07:18 AM	#16
jjchieffan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO Casino cash: $-107752	why is it that nobody was suggesting this last week after Hesters second return was called back?
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