Roger Goodell says NFL considering eliminating extra point

[WillH]

Originally Posted by irish

No, the kickoff is the most boring play in football.

How can you even say that? There is no comparison, I mean, yeah, with the kicks turning into touchbacks is kinda boring now, but there is still a chance for returns for a TD, onside kicks, etc.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by irish

No, the kickoff is the most boring play in football.

This past weekend we saw a big kick return from the Seahawks that completely changed the game.

Against the redskins we saw a lot of big kickoff returns that changed games.

What extra point play is comparable to that?

[WillH]

Originally Posted by donofriose

It is the most boring part of a football game.

One of the most exciting parts of a football game is a 2 point conversion.

I believe it is that simple. This isn't High school or college.

See this is the point to me. In Highschool we went for the 2 points almost everytime, because we didn't have a kicker that was automatic on PAT's. It was a dynamic part of the game in that instance. In the NFL, however, it is pointless, maybe at one time it wasn't automatic (I don't know) but it is now. That is why I support backing it up for a 35 yard attempt, despite the fact that as a Skins fan it is more than likely to bite us in the ass.

[donofriose]

How about making every touchdown worth 7, and a 2 point conversion becomes a one point conversion.

Or make everything worth 6 and teams can only go for 2.

Extra Points are just dumb.

[irish]

Originally Posted by donofriose

How about making every touchdown worth 7, and a 2 point conversion becomes a one point conversion.

Or make everything worth 6 and teams can only go for 2.

Extra Points are just dumb.

If the league is going to eliminate the PAT then I'd prefer to see them do it completely. No longer kicks or plays. Make TDs worth 7 points and give the other team the ball and keep the game moving.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by irish

If the league is going to eliminate the PAT then I'd prefer to see them do it completely. No longer kicks or plays. Make TDs worth 7 points and give the other team the ball.

That would make the game less exciting by 2% right? And less dynamic? Im confused. Goodell is looking to make the game more dynamic and exciting, why do the opposite?

[irish]

I dont see any of this making the game more or less dynamic, the game is fine as it is.

All this talk is a solution looking for a problem.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by irish

I dont see any of this making the game more or less dynamic, the game is fine as it is.

All this talk is a solution looking for a problem.

Let me guess, rotary house phone?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Let me guess, rotary house phone?

flip phone with belt clip

[irish]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

flip phone with belt clip

Actually its a pager.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by irish

Actually its a pager.

lol perfect

wait, what's a pager?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by irish

Actually its a pager.

you ballin son!

When you get paged, i bet you hit a pay phone to return the call.

[jdlea]

I'm not really for or against the idea. I voted "no" because I feel more like, if it's not adding anything to the game; change it. Make it more difficult.

While we're talking about extra points, I think we should make it so that the defense can score 2 points on the play, as well. Same as college. If you go for 2 and throw a pick, the defense can return it for 2 points; same goes for blocking a kick

[MTK]

Things that necessarily weren't broke at the time, but were changed to improve the game for safety or entertainment:

Forward passes were once illegal, touchdowns were once 4 points and FGs were 5, horse-collar tackles were legal, before '94 there were no 2 point conversions, sudden death OT came along in '74, before '70 jerseys didn't have player names on them, in '78 a 2nd wilcard team was added, in '74 the goal posts were moved back, etc., etc.

Down the road I doubt we'll ever hear anyone say, you know I really miss the PAT.

[FRPLG]

why does anyone care about the PAT? The "it's part of the game" reasoning is lazy.