Roger Goodell says NFL considering eliminating extra point

[KI Skins Fan]

I'm surprised to see the vote split 50/50. I didn't think dropping the extra point would matter to most people. In this vote, am I sensing a general resistance to the way Goodell & Co. are changing the game?

[Bucket]

I think every team should have to go for 2. That would make games way more interesting.

[FRPLG]

If you can accept that the current PAT is simply perfunctory, which the numbers bare out, then you'd have to accept that TDs are functionally worth 7 points in today's NFL. Start from that point of view and follow a logical path of reasoning to understand why it should be changed in some way.

I personally think moving it back or making it more difficult in some other way actually changes the game MORE than just formally making TDs worth 7 and integrating the +1/-1 idea. So in some ways I am against drastic changes.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

If you can accept that the current PAT is simply perfunctory, which the numbers bare out, then you'd have to accept that TDs are functionally worth 7 points in today's NFL. Start from that point of view and follow a logical path of reasoning to understand why it should be changed in some way.

I personally think moving it back or making it more difficult in some other way actually changes the game MORE than just formally making TDs worth 7 and integrating the +1/-1 idea. So in some ways I am against drastic changes.

This.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

If you can accept that the current PAT is simply perfunctory, which the numbers bare out, then you'd have to accept that TDs are functionally worth 7 points in today's NFL. Start from that point of view and follow a logical path of reasoning to understand why it should be changed in some way.

I personally think moving it back or making it more difficult in some other way actually changes the game MORE than just formally making TDs worth 7 and integrating the +1/-1 idea. So in some ways I am against drastic changes.

I agree. The +1/-1 idea really doesn't change the game apart from removing boring and useless plays.

[KI Skins Fan]

Possible compromises:

1. Keep it as is but rename it "The Superfluous Point".
2. Move it back to midfield and make it worth 20 points.
3. Mandate that it must be kicked by a one-legged player.
4. Put blindfolds on the snapper, holder, and kicker.
5. Bring randomly selected fans out of the stands to kick all extra points.
6. Spin a wheel after each made extra point(s) to determine its value - 1 to10 points.
7. Require all extra points to be kicked over a double decker bus at the LOS.
8. Bring carloads of clowns onto the field to perform during extra point attempts.

[jamf]

If they get rid of the extra point they are going to have some type of extra play. They don't want to lose commercial time by getting rid of a TV timeout.

BTW I hate the change, No need for it.
What's next QB kneel downs?

It's a part of the game, getting rid of it does not make the game better or safer. There is still a chance at a botched snap or shanked kick.

What about getting rid of the hail mary and qb spike to kill the clock? not needed so why not change it? don't answer I'm just being a dick.

There is no reason to change it!
How about focus on fixing officiating errors and and come up with a for players to play defense without getting roughing penalties.

These little bullshit changes are nothing more than Goodell trying to keep the press of the refs.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by jamf

If they get rid of the extra point they are going to have some type of extra play. They don't want to lose commercial time by getting rid of a TV timeout.

BTW I hate the change, No need for it.
What's next QB kneel downs?

It's a part of the game, getting rid of it does not make the game better or safer. There is still a chance at a botched snap or shanked kick.

What about getting rid of the hail mary and qb spike to kill the clock? not needed so why not change it? don't answer I'm just being a dick.

There is no reason to change it!
How about focus on fixing officiating errors and and come up with a for players to play defense without getting roughing penalties.

These little bullshit changes are nothing more than Goodell trying to keep the press of the refs.

I'm sure TV can manage. They can just show more replays while the TD is being confirmed and then cut to commercial.

The whole point is improving upon a play that's become a mere formality. Last I checked hail mary's don't have a 99.1% success rate.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by jamf

If they get rid of the extra point they are going to have some type of extra play. They don't want to lose commercial time by getting rid of a TV timeout.

BTW I hate the change, No need for it.
What's next QB kneel downs?

It's a part of the game, getting rid of it does not make the game better or safer. There is still a chance at a botched snap or shanked kick.

What about getting rid of the hail mary and qb spike to kill the clock? not needed so why not change it? don't answer I'm just being a dick.

There is no reason to change it!
How about focus on fixing officiating errors and and come up with a for players to play defense without getting roughing penalties.

These little bullshit changes are nothing more than Goodell trying to keep the press of the refs.

Taking the kick out would actually allow for MORE commercial time.

[Gary84Clark]

I say make it a 40 yarder for 1 or a 50 yarder for 2, and also make it returnable for touchdowns if it is blocked or returned by the defense.

[Monkeydad]

^ There you go...uncontested kick right from the 50 yard-line...so a 60-yard kick. It can be returned like in Arena ball.

[KI Skins Fan]

Based solely on the Redskins' 2013 Special Teams performance, I'm in favor of eliminating all kicking plays.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Based solely on the Redskins' 2013 Special Teams performance, I'm in favor of eliminating all kicking plays.

Based on their performance on offense and defense, they should just stop playing NFL football. That would save me 3 hours on Sunday.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Based solely on the Redskins' 2013 Special Teams performance, I'm in favor of eliminating all kicking plays.

seriously. We should be lobbying to end all special teams play.

[hagams]

They shouldn't remove it, however I have found myself walking to the cooler to grab a beer as soon as we score the TD. Extra points, are boring, and an easy point. Move the kick back to the 20 or 25 yard line. I like what Bilichek said about it. "Touchdowns are 7 points now, not 6". It's virtually a free point.