Should the NFL adopt the XFL style kickoff?

Heroism · 2024-02-25T16:34:44-08:00

Competition Committee discussed at length the XFL kickoff. A source says there could be a proposal for a March vote on a version of the XFL model as a way to address the kickoff -- too few returns this season. NFL wants to keep the return in the game, while making the play safer.— Judy Battista (@judybattista) February 25, 2024For those who don't know how to XFL Kickoff works, here's a video explaining the rules and an example.One Rule not explained: The ball must land in between the 20 and the Goal line. If it doesn't land in that zone or goes out of bounds, the receiving team starts at the opp 45. pic.twitter.com/MZwtGgMP36— Ben Jaap (@JaapSlap1) February 25, 2024 I'm a fan of it.

Feb 26, 2024 at 12:24 PM

thl408
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That checks both boxes for the NFL - less touchbacks because the ball is kicked from the 30 (not the 35), and collisions aren't as hard since the teams are five yards apart. I think this format would also introduce OLmen as being a significant part of the return team since they don't have to run as much and block in open space.

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Feb 26, 2024 at 12:31 PM

GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by thl408:
That checks both boxes for the NFL - less touchbacks because the ball is kicked from the 30 (not the 35), and collisions aren't as hard since the teams are five yards apart. I think this format would also introduce OLmen as being a significant part of the return team since they don't have to run as much and block in open space.

I think it will allow for too many big plays this way. Based on that we would probably shatter NFL records for most TDs in a season.

Feb 26, 2024 at 4:59 PM

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Feb 27, 2024 at 3:38 AM

Strwy2Hevn
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Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
Originally posted by thl408:
That checks both boxes for the NFL - less touchbacks because the ball is kicked from the 30 (not the 35), and collisions aren't as hard since the teams are five yards apart. I think this format would also introduce OLmen as being a significant part of the return team since they don't have to run as much and block in open space.

I think it will allow for too many big plays this way. Based on that we would probably shatter NFL records for most TDs in a season.

Agreed. Hester would have scored on every kick off in this formation.

Feb 27, 2024 at 6:58 AM

Hysterikal
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How would onside kicks work?

Mar 1, 2024 at 8:13 AM

JimA49ers
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Chance of starting at the opponents 45??? I think that's a bit extreme.

Mar 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM

jimrat
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JFC just leave the game alone, Goodell has already done enough damage.

Mar 2, 2024 at 9:22 AM

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Originally posted by jimrat:
JFC just leave the game alone, Goodell has already done enough damage.

This. f**k Rodger Goodell f**kin prick.

Mar 3, 2024 at 11:14 AM

GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by jimrat:
JFC just leave the game alone, Goodell has already done enough damage.

This. f**k Rodger Goodell f**kin prick.

Kickoffs need a change though, at this state they are pointless.

Mar 3, 2024 at 1:25 PM

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Heroism
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The NFL is working on a kickoff proposal that would involve teams kicking off from the opponent's 40-yard line, with the goal of increasing returns.

Here's some of what it involves, per @AlbertBreer:

- No players except the kicker and returner can move until the ball is… pic.twitter.com/ucbpS3WP5N
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 3, 2024

Here's some of what it involves, per @AlbertBreer:

- No players except the kicker and returner can move until the ball is touched.
- If the ball doesn't cross the 20-yard line in the air, it's treated as out of bounds and the receiving team gets possession at their own 40-yard line.
- If the kicker kicks the ball into the end zone on the fly, a touchback results in the ball being placed at the 35-yard line, as opposed to the previous rule of the 25-yard line.

The essence of the idea is to increase returns while also reducing space and speed in the play, addressing a major issue that has led to more injuries.

[ Edited by Heroism on Mar 3, 2024 at 1:25 PM ]

Mar 15, 2024 at 2:39 AM

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