Field Goals Yes or No?

donofriose · 01-31-2013, 01:55 PM

Not sure if there is a similar thread I searched and could not find one. But should football eliminate field goals and extra points?

- Still Have Kickoffs and Punts (hopefully move them back to the 30)
- Teams go for two after every touchdown.

Interesting argument by Skip Bayless

Bayless on let's get rid of field goals in the NFL - ESPN

Alvin Walton · 01-31-2013, 02:04 PM

Field goal hits and misses have created some of the greatest moments in the NFL.
Skip Bayless is an idiot.

T.O.Killa · 01-31-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Field goal hits and misses have created some of the greatest moments in the NFL.
Skip Bayless is an idiot.

Agree!!

Lotus · 01-31-2013, 02:22 PM

I don't see the question here. Field goals are here to stay and Bayless is a fool. All of this is known already.

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-31-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus

I don't see the question here. Field goals are here to stay and Bayless is a fool. All of this is known already.

Reposted for strength.

NC_Skins · 01-31-2013, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus

I don't see the question here. Field goals are here to stay and Bayless is a fool. All of this is known already.

Our work here is done. Close up shop and turn the lights out on the way out.

Paintrain · 01-31-2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus

I don't see the question here. Field goals are here to stay and Bayless is a fool. All of this is known already.

This.
Echo.
Ditto.
What he said.
See above.

The next thing that Bayless says that will have any relevance is 'I quit.'

firstdown · 01-31-2013, 02:27 PM

And miss this.

Charley Casserly Calls Tony Romo "Tony Homo" -...

donofriose · 01-31-2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstdown

And miss this.

Charley Casserly Calls Tony Romo "Tony Homo" - YouTube

I do not think we would need field goals to see Tony Romo crumble.

mbedner3420 · 01-31-2013, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Field goal hits and misses have created some of the greatest moments in the NFL.
Skip Bayless is an idiot.

Couldn't have said it better myself

skinsguy · 01-31-2013, 02:25 PM

No. Field goals should not be eliminated. Stupid idea.

irish · 01-31-2013, 02:58 PM

While it seems like xtra points and field goals are sure things for today's kickers whenever they miss it seems like the team is chasing those lost points the rest of the game and impacts how they manage the game. No way should FGs and XPs be done away with.

FRPLG · 01-31-2013, 03:05 PM

It's part of the game. That's why we keep it. It's no more lunacy or just plain arbitrary than deciding offenses get 4 downs instead of 3 to get a first down. Or that TDs are worth 6 points. You fiddle with the little things in sports to make the whole product better. You don't eliminate an entire aspect of the game because the players involved get paid less or look less athletic. God what dolt. It's stuff like this that makes you really think Bayless really is a genuinely stupid person and ESPN is even stupider for allowing him to grace their airwaves. I know of NO ONE who likes this guy and don't see how he adds any value to ESPN's product. You know what should be changed in sports? Skip Bayless' employment situation.

SmootSmack · 01-31-2013, 03:18 PM

I won't comment on the Skip/ESPN aspect of it (though clearly if someone else had written this the response would likely be different)

That said I don't think field goals should be eliminated. Nor do I necessarily agree with Bill Belichick's assertion that we should eliminate extra points

But they're not the first and won't be the last to suggest this

SmootSmack · 01-31-2013, 03:40 PM

NFL Revises Rules, Shifts Emphasis From Field Goal Specialists to Punters | The Harvard Crimson

The pros have moved the football to center field. If all - 08.28.72 - SI Vault

01-31-2013, 01:55 PM	#1
donofriose The Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,097	Field Goals Yes or No? Not sure if there is a similar thread I searched and could not find one. But should football eliminate field goals and extra points? - Still Have Kickoffs and Punts (hopefully move them back to the 30) - Teams go for two after every touchdown. Interesting argument by Skip Bayless Bayless on let's get rid of field goals in the NFL - ESPN

01-31-2013, 02:04 PM	#2
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Field Goals Yes or No? Field goal hits and misses have created some of the greatest moments in the NFL. Skip Bayless is an idiot. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

01-31-2013, 02:22 PM	#4
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Field Goals Yes or No? I don't see the question here. Field goals are here to stay and Bayless is a fool. All of this is known already. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

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01-31-2013, 02:58 PM	#12
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Field Goals Yes or No? While it seems like xtra points and field goals are sure things for today's kickers whenever they miss it seems like the team is chasing those lost points the rest of the game and impacts how they manage the game. No way should FGs and XPs be done away with.

01-31-2013, 03:05 PM	#13
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Field Goals Yes or No? It's part of the game. That's why we keep it. It's no more lunacy or just plain arbitrary than deciding offenses get 4 downs instead of 3 to get a first down. Or that TDs are worth 6 points. You fiddle with the little things in sports to make the whole product better. You don't eliminate an entire aspect of the game because the players involved get paid less or look less athletic. God what dolt. It's stuff like this that makes you really think Bayless really is a genuinely stupid person and ESPN is even stupider for allowing him to grace their airwaves. I know of NO ONE who likes this guy and don't see how he adds any value to ESPN's product. You know what should be changed in sports? Skip Bayless' employment situation.

01-31-2013, 03:18 PM	#14
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Field Goals Yes or No? I won't comment on the Skip/ESPN aspect of it (though clearly if someone else had written this the response would likely be different) That said I don't think field goals should be eliminated. Nor do I necessarily agree with Bill Belichick's assertion that we should eliminate extra points But they're not the first and won't be the last to suggest this __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-31-2013, 03:40 PM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Field Goals Yes or No? NFL Revises Rules, Shifts Emphasis From Field Goal Specialists to Punters \| The Harvard Crimson The pros have moved the football to center field. If all - 08.28.72 - SI Vault __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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