Should the NFL adopt the XFL style kickoff?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Originally posted by kritishah:
How would onside kicks work? Thanks for sharing

Thank you