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nycbos

(6,345 posts) Thu Sep 5, 2024, 09:18 PM Sep 5

So with a new season starting...

... what are your thoughts on the new kickoff rule?

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So with a new season starting... (Original Post) nycbos Sep 5 OP

I think it is a definite improvement genxlib Sep 5 #1

I know there's a new rule to encourage runbacks, I don't know what the rule is. Jim__ Sep 5 #2

I think kicking teams are going to be happy to let Alpeduez21 Sep 5 #3

I hate it!! geojazz Sep 5 #4

It's more boring than the one it replaced Auggie Sep 5 #5

The Rebl2 Sep 6 #6

genxlib

(5,687 posts)

1. I think it is a definite improvement

Reply to nycbos (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 09:27 PM

Sep 5

It seems weird at first but will seem normal very quickly.

It actually turns it into a real play instead of the near automatic touchback that it had become.

Jim__

(14,456 posts)

2. I know there's a new rule to encourage runbacks, I don't know what the rule is.

Reply to nycbos (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 09:27 PM

Sep 5

But, I think the game is more exciting with kickoffs being run back.

Alpeduez21

(1,861 posts)

3. I think kicking teams are going to be happy to let

Reply to nycbos (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 09:27 PM

Sep 5

Receiving team start at the 30 yard line. It’s only five yards from last year and the return rule will allow runs to that and probably more. If the NFL wants returns touchbacks will need to get placed at the forty or forty five to make a return worth the risk for the kicking team.