JU-ICE;1337464 wrote:In a Time magazine article on Roger Goodall, he talks about ending the kickoff in the NFL. According to the article this is what he could see coming in the future:

"after a touchdown or field goal, instead of kicking off, a team would get the ball on its own 30-yard line, where it’s fourth and 15. The options are either to go for it and try to retain possession, or punt. If you go for it and fall short, the opposing team would take over with good field position. In essence, punts would replace kickoffs, and punts are less susceptible to violent collisions than kickoffs."

Raw Dawgin' it;1337473 wrote:This could end games so fast. A team takes a couple chances and could be up 3 scores before the other team even gets the ball.

How about the NBA becomes Make it-take it

IBleedRed;1337475 wrote:Right, because so many teams are already going for it on 4th and 15 from their own 30 yard line

Raw Dawgin' it;1337482 wrote:Depending on match ups and coaches like the Harbaugh's and Belichick, could easily see teams go for this early in the game to try and jump a head.

Raw Dawgin' it;1337482 wrote:Depending on match ups and coaches like the Harbaugh's and Belichick, could easily see teams go for this early in the game to try and jump a head.

tk421;1337512 wrote:What makes punts any less dangerous than kickoffs? You still have huge NFL players running 40-50+ yards with a head start hitting and trying to tackle. Just what exactly is the difference? I didn't understand the logic of making the kickoff line only have a 5 yard head start instead of 10 like it used to be, they are running down to near the goal line, that's a huge head of steam whether they only get to go 5 or 10 yards before the ball is kicked. Even with punts and starting from a stopped position, they are getting a huge head of steam. So, I don't understand how they are any different with regards to collisions and injuries.

sportchampps;1337523 wrote:I wonder what percentage of kickoffs are returned vs punts

Laley23;1337527 wrote:#s show kickoffs are by far the most dangerous play in football.

But, I think it would be ironic if the first time someone goes for it the WR goes over the middle and gets knocked the fuck out.

Gblock;1337534 wrote:not usually the ball carrier that gets hurt...i think its more concerned with the wedge/wedgebusters etc.....

Con_Alma;1337532 wrote:It's help building the case that the NFL is taking another "reasonable step" to protect players against concussions so if/when they are sued they can have a list of activities in their file.

Look for this step to be put into HS rules in the future also.

Heretic;1337536 wrote:While ignoring minor details like, as Ed Reed said, Thursday night games where teams only have three days off to recover between contests show a more blatant disregard for player health and safety than most any action that actually happens on the field during games.

Goodell's a worthless piece of **** who cares about player safety as far as it effects the potential for lawsuits.