flemingd Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I don't watch anything live anymore. Can't stand all of the commercials, and there just isn't enough time in the day, frankly. I'll even record two games (starting at the same time), and go back and forth (watch about 10 minutes of each at a time). Works pretty well, actually, except when the live updates on one game shows something that I haven't seen yet on the other. If I come across something that I want to watch live, I'll tape it, and find something else to do/watch for a few minutes, so that I can manage to watch it with a slight delay (and skip the ads). All in all, it works great (and I can watch games in nearly half the time). The main downside is that I've gotten so used to this method of watching sports/TV that watching something live (at someone else's house, etc.) is almost unbearable. I find myself wanting to grab the remote and hit the FF 30 seconds button, even when I'm watching a game at a bar. Exactly. I'll go to the driving range or put a dent in the Netflix queue first. Unless it's the Super Bowl and/or there are a ton of buddies getting together, live is for the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerboss Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Solution (as if one was needed, since this is proposed change just for the sake of change and/or the NFL admen wanting the NFL being a general water-cooler at work discussion topic during the off season) seems pretty easy to me ... teams have 3 options for handling XPs after a TD is scored: - The player that actually scores the TD (QB, WR, TE, RB, DB, LB, OL, DL, whomever) kicks the XP with the ball spotted at the 3 yard line, with a successful kick=1 point. - The designated specialist PK (as defined by the team prior to each game) kicks the XP with the ball spotted at the 40 yard line (or 35, or 30, whatever) with a successful kick=1 point. - The scoring team lines up from the 3 yard line and runs a non-PK formation "real" play, similar to the current 2-point conversion rule, with a successful play=2 points. Or, better yet, just leave it alone. Gawd, stop farking w/stuff that does not need farking with. i like this idea actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Solution (as if one was needed, since this is proposed change just for the sake of change and/or the NFL admen wanting the NFL being a general water-cooler at work discussion topic during the off season) seems pretty easy to me ... teams have 3 options for handling XPs after a TD is scored: - The player that actually scores the TD (QB, WR, TE, RB, DB, LB, OL, DL, whomever) kicks the XP with the ball spotted at the 3 yard line, with a successful kick=1 point. - The designated specialist PK (as defined by the team prior to each game) kicks the XP with the ball spotted at the 40 yard line (or 35, or 30, whatever) with a successful kick=1 point. - The scoring team lines up from the 3 yard line and runs a non-PK formation "real" play, similar to the current 2-point conversion rule, with a successful play=2 points. Or, better yet, just leave it alone. Gawd, stop farking w/stuff that does not need farking with. I could live with this sort of change. I'd love to see Megatron or AP kick an XP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 i like this idea actually Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I could live with this sort of change. I'd love to see Megatron or AP kick an XP! Sure why not expose star players to more injury risk. Why not have the owner come out and kick the PAT, or some fan out of the stands. Its sounds like something the XFL would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Sure why not expose star players to more injury risk. Why not have the owner come out and kick the PAT, or some fan out of the stands. Its sounds like something the XFL would do. Well if the owner or fan scored the TD, then sure. I think that there is some reasonable logic to the idea of the guy who scored closing the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papajohn Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 It would be hilarious to watch the "average" NFL player trying to kick the XP. Make the rule change just for laughs and giggles. Any American movie where the main character has to kick a ball is see worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I think that there is some reasonable logic to the idea of the guy who scored closing the deal. Really and what is that? There is no logical reason at all for having somebody other than the place kicker being required to kick extra points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Really and what is that? There is no logical reason at all for having somebody other than the place kicker being required to kick extra points. Entertainment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Really and what is that? There is no logical reason at all for having somebody other than the place kicker being required to kick extra points. Because that's how they've always done it? Is that your logic? Imagine how silly we would think it was if every time a guy was fouled in basketball, the team sent out a specialist to shoot the free throws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Both the kickoff being moved from the 35 to the 40 and PAT's moved back were voted down. The league did approve the 5ft extension of the goal post. Which ironically enough now makes sense to the banning of the post dunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Both the kickoff being moved from the 35 to the 40 and PAT's moved back were voted down. The league did approve the 5ft extension of the goal post. Which ironically enough now makes sense to the banning of the post dunk. Yes a No Dunk rule is in place .... but who do you think will be the first to break ( or try to ) the no dunk rule ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Yes a No Dunk rule is in place .... but who do you think will be the first to break ( or try to ) the no dunk rule ? Gronk...although Hoodie will have something to say about that if he does. My guess? Johnny Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Both the kickoff being moved from the 35 to the 40 and PAT's moved back were voted down. The league did approve the 5ft extension of the goal post. Which ironically enough now makes sense to the banning of the post dunk. I read that the PATs being moved back will be tried as an experiment in the first 2 preseason games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I read that the PATs being moved back will be tried as an experiment in the first 2 preseason games. Yes..from the 20yd line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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