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Mar 17, 2016 2:23 PM
Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 5m5 minutes ago Competition Committee proposing that all chop blocks be made illegal.

Interesting, pretty much negates any smaller athletic Oline right? Good bye denver running games of the 90s, Texans running, etc..... if it happens.
Mar 17, 2016 2:23pm
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Mar 17, 2016 2:37 PM
Commander of Awesome;1787488 wrote:Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 5m5 minutes ago Competition Committee proposing that all chop blocks be made illegal.

Interesting, pretty much negates any smaller athletic Oline right? Good bye denver running games of the 90s, Texans running, etc..... if it happens.
Good bye running games completely.

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Mar 17, 2016 2:37pm
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Mar 22, 2016 9:47 AM
Alfred Morris is signing with Dallas. If he as anything left, he could be a really good addition to McFadden.
Mar 22, 2016 9:47am
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Mar 22, 2016 11:41 AM
It's funny how people talk about Alfred Morris like he's old. He just turned 27 haha.
Mar 22, 2016 11:41am
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Mar 22, 2016 11:43 AM
Azubuike24;1788467 wrote:It's funny how people talk about Alfred Morris like he's old. He just turned 27 haha.
Yeah, but he has declined every year in the league. Hopefully Dallas can be a breath of fresh air.
Mar 22, 2016 11:43am
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Mar 22, 2016 12:42 PM
Azubuike24;1788467 wrote:It's funny how people talk about Alfred Morris like he's old. He just turned 27 haha.
27 is old for a RB.
Mar 22, 2016 12:42pm
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Mar 22, 2016 12:43 PM
Not one with only 1000 carries.
Mar 22, 2016 12:43pm
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Mar 22, 2016 12:45 PM
Azubuike24;1788480 wrote:Not one with only 1000 carries.
1000 carries; no championships.
Mar 22, 2016 12:45pm
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Mar 22, 2016 12:59 PM
I'm just saying, there's a perception that Morris is some veteran RB. Not a bad signing for Dallas.
Mar 22, 2016 12:59pm
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Mar 22, 2016 1:16 PM
sleeper;1788483 wrote:1000 carries; no championships.
Wut? LOL

What the Hell do championships have to do with whether he's a decent pickup or not?
Mar 22, 2016 1:16pm
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Mar 22, 2016 1:20 PM
BR1986FB;1788486 wrote:Wut? LOL

What the Hell do championships have to do with whether he's a decent pickup or not?
I'm saying he's basically a non-factor. He doesn't help or hurt; he's not notable.
Mar 22, 2016 1:20pm
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Mar 22, 2016 1:29 PM
BR1986FB;1788486 wrote:Wut? LOL

What the Hell do championships have to do with whether he's a decent pickup or not?
They don't.
Mar 22, 2016 1:29pm
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Mar 22, 2016 2:16 PM
As a Cowboys fan I like it. Hopefully it also means they won't draft one in the first 3-4 rounds.
Mar 22, 2016 2:16pm
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Mar 23, 2016 10:38 AM
The touchback rule has passed. Coming out to 25 instead of 20. Interesting... And stupid imo


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Mar 23, 2016 10:38am
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Mar 23, 2016 10:42 AM
Not really stupid. It's just a slow and backwards way for the NFL to eliminate the kickoff. Just taking it away is too big of a change, but they are slowly making it an irrelevant play. Due to the onside kick, I don't think you could just eliminate it. However, I do think there should be an option just to waive your kickoff and give the other team the ball. Hell, just running down the field at a full sprint to coverage a potential return can lead to injury.
Mar 23, 2016 10:42am
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Mar 23, 2016 10:44 AM
Furthermore, the PR aspect of this would hurt the NFL too. Who covers kicks, for the most part? The lowest-paid, irrelevant players on an NFL roster. Who are the most likely to make waves about CTE risks and safety? The lowest-paid, irrelevant players on an NFL roster. Your superstar players are likely to comment less because they are getting paid millions to assume this risk.
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Mar 23, 2016 11:01 AM
Iliketurtles;1788502 wrote:As a Cowboys fan I like it. Hopefully it also means they won't draft one in the first 3-4 rounds.
This was a smart pickup. The guy's a team player, not a head case and very humble. Type of player you'd want on your team.
Mar 23, 2016 11:01am
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Mar 23, 2016 11:01 AM
Azubuike24;1788552 wrote:Not really stupid. It's just a slow and backwards way for the NFL to eliminate the kickoff. Just taking it away is too big of a change, but they are slowly making it an irrelevant play. Due to the onside kick, I don't think you could just eliminate it. However, I do think there should be an option just to waive your kickoff and give the other team the ball. Hell, just running down the field at a full sprint to coverage a potential return can lead to injury.
This is actually the solution. No team is going to try and actually return the ball these days.
Mar 23, 2016 11:01am
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Mar 23, 2016 11:14 AM
sleeper;1788563 wrote:This is actually the solution. No team is going to try and actually return the ball these days.
http://deadspin.com/new-touchback-rule-designed-to-reduce-number-of-kickoff-1766603355

Or not, as this column cites logic saying that if touchbacks move the ball out to the 25 instead of the 20, that gives teams more incentive to not boom the ball out of the end zone to try to force them to have to return it.
Mar 23, 2016 11:14am
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Mar 23, 2016 11:53 AM
The Bengals do this on purpose. Strategically try to kick the ball to be caught right on the goal line and hope their coverage team can cut the returner down before the 20. It makes sense.
Mar 23, 2016 11:53am
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Mar 23, 2016 12:22 PM
Heretic;1788565 wrote:http://deadspin.com/new-touchback-rule-designed-to-reduce-number-of-kickoff-1766603355

Or not, as this column cites logic saying that if touchbacks move the ball out to the 25 instead of the 20, that gives teams more incentive to not boom the ball out of the end zone to try to force them to have to return it.
How's that worked for the college game? Touchbacks are the norm and you rarely see a team try to return the ball.
Mar 23, 2016 12:22pm
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Mar 23, 2016 12:37 PM
Heretic;1788565 wrote:http://deadspin.com/new-touchback-rule-designed-to-reduce-number-of-kickoff-1766603355

Or not, as this column cites logic saying that if touchbacks move the ball out to the 25 instead of the 20, that gives teams more incentive to not boom the ball out of the end zone to try to force them to have to return it.
I agree with this. Feel like you're going to see a lot more kickers try and get as much height as possible and shorten it, to get down the field.
Mar 23, 2016 12:37pm