so having seen it I like the new extra point rule

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August 10, 2014 at 10:37 pm #3777

zn
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I have to say, it adds interesting drama. This was a game where it had an effect, too–at the end New Orleans was only up by 2 since they missed one. Some say, why add drama? Except in this case what it replaces–the “gimme” extra point–is a black hole of NON-drama.

So I vote “yes” on the new extra-point rule.

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August 11, 2014 at 9:53 am #3792

Winnbrad
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It seems like the league is trying to make something out of nothing. I still think the best option is to get rid of it. It slows the game down for no reason.

IMO, give teams 7 points for a TD, or let’em opt out and go for 2 from the 2 yard line.

It’s bad enough having so many games decided by a bad snap/bad hold/gust of wind, etc. Kicking a 33yd extra point just makes it harder for outdoor teams to consistently make extra points.

August 11, 2014 at 10:01 am #3794

zn
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Winnbrad wrote:

It seems like the league is trying to make something out of nothing. I still think the best option is to get rid of it. It slows the game down for no reason.

IMO, give teams 7 points for a TD, or let’em opt out and go for 2 from the 2 yard line.

It’s bad enough having so many games decided by a bad snap/bad hold/gust of wind, etc. Kicking a 33yd extra point just makes it harder for outdoor teams to consistently make extra points.

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Fair points. But, we’ve crossed the line into blood feud territory. This will forever be known as the Extra Point Board War.
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August 11, 2014 at 10:25 am #3795

TackleDummy
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Winnbrad wrote:

It seems like the league is trying to make something out of nothing. I still think the best option is to get rid of it. It slows the game down for no reason.

IMO, give teams 7 points for a TD, or let’em opt out and go for 2 from the 2 yard line.

It’s bad enough having so many games decided by a bad snap/bad hold/gust of wind, etc. Kicking a 33yd extra point just makes it harder for outdoor teams to consistently make extra points.

I am one who doesn’t like the extra point kick at the 15 or 20 or 25 or 50 yard line. I would like to leave it alone or eliminate the extra point kick. But I would eliminate it by having teams go for two every time after each TD. But I see no movement for eliminating the extra point kick. So just leave it alone.

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August 11, 2014 at 10:59 am #3796

wv
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zn wrote:

I have to say, it adds interesting drama. This was a game where it had an effect, too–at the end New Orleans was only up by 2 since they missed one. Some say, why add drama? Except in this case what it replaces–the “gimme” extra point–is a black hole of NON-drama.

So I vote “yes” on the new extra-point rule.

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Yeah, i agree. Though I also like the idea of eliminating the kick altogether
and just going for two after every TD.

I’m not sure which i like better.

I’m not sure how important Kicking
should be in a pro-football game.

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August 11, 2014 at 12:26 pm #3803

PA Ram
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BLASPHEMY!

You bunch of heathens!

I am a firm football traditionalist who would love to bring back those leather helmets. If I COULD change anything about the extra point I would put it closer…maybe even behind the goal post.

First they take away kick-offs, than extra points, than touchdowns.

What is this soccer?

Having said that, it does make things more interesting with the extra point back further.

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August 11, 2014 at 6:30 pm #3807

Dak
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I like the extra point moved back. Kickers should actively lobby for that, because it will make them more important. Otherwise, I could see them getting rid of the extra point altogether.
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