NFL Rule Committee's Been Talking

[Direckshun]

Per Peter King on this week's MMQB.

Three things being discussed, was wondering what your thoughts were on them:

1. Whether the sudden-death concept is fair in overtime. Over the last five years, 35% of overtime games have been decided in the first possession.

2. Whether instant replay should remain permanent.

3. Establishing coach-to-defensive-captain communication through a speaker in the helmet, similar to the coach-to-quarterback speaker.

[StcChief]

Full quarter of OT.
Definitely a D capt comm to coach.

[Hammock Parties]

1. Leave it alone.

2. Leave it alone.

3. Do it.

[Chiefnj]

I think sudden death is fair. Coaches know that if they don't play to win in regulation their fate is decided by a coin toss.

[4th and Long]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

1. Leave it alone.

2. Leave it alone.

3. Do it.

What he said.

I feel dirty now.

[crazycoffey]

My thoughts;

1) sudden death, sometimes it sucks, but if you don't like it, don't let the score be tied at the end of regulation. Not because I'm one of the traditionalist, but because the game is long enough already. Plus, it's an added pressure cooker for us fans.

I won't mind if they change it though, it will not hurt my feelings.

2) Instant replay should be permanent, I like that they can overturn wrong calls, but would like the refs to remain attentive to the amount of time it takes and how it can slow momentum down.

3) I don't like the coach to QB communication, but since that happens, I can't believe the coach to MLB hasn't happened yet. doesn't seem fair, really. One way or the other, both or none.

[htismaqe]

I don't think the current OT system is UNFAIR.

I do, however, much prefer the college OT format.

[Hammock Parties]

I think they should get rid of Coach-to-QB communication. I'd love to see a return to the era when we had REAL field generals.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Over the last five years, 35% of overtime games have been decided in the first possession.

That means that 65% of them are NOT.

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I don't think the current OT system is UNFAIR.

I do, however, much prefer the college OT format.

Wow. I hate the college OT. It's a joke.

[crazycoffey]

BTW, Peter Kings first Paragraph

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ime/index.html

I've never been a big fan of the NFL's current overtime system. Even though only 29 percent of all overtime games have been won on the first possession of extra time, that's 29 percent too often for me. NFL teams have only 16 regular-season games a year, and those games are too important for something as vital as first possession of the ball to be determined by a coin flip. The rule is madness. Both teams should have at least one crack at the ball in overtime.




so where did 35% come from? Is this a five year number compared to a lifetime number, just asking....

[bkkcoh]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I don't think the current OT system is UNFAIR.

I do, however, much prefer the college OT format.

With pro kickers, giving them the ball on the opposition's 25 would be a joke. Maybe if the gave it too them on the 50 yard line. But I am not sure of that even..

[go bo]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I don't think the current OT system is UNFAIR.

I do, however, much prefer the college OT format.

ahhh yes, but can you play ot? preferably on the right side...

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Wow. I hate the college OT. It's a joke.

I like college OT. I dislike having to explain the college OT to the women present during the game.

[Hammock Parties]

The reason I like the OT as it is now is there is more drama. More drama = good.