Do you agree that the NFL can do without QB kneels, the 2 minute warning timeout and the current OT rules?

Question

Yeah I have no problem with a two-minute warning but I don't like the idea of having a stoppage for it. I can't see why they can't just use the same system the CFL uses, having the warning but with no timeout for it.

The NFL should have the same system the Arena Football League uses in that the clock stops when players lose yardage within the x minute warning, therefore making the clock stop whenever a QB kneels.

I reckon the NFL should play a full 15 minute overtime period to determine the winner. In the playoffs it would be continuous full15 minute periods.

Answer 1

QB kneels are unsporting in my humble opinion. I say the game could do without them. Then again, the coaches would fight like hell to keep them because they're safe.

The 2 minute warning, in my opinion, adds drama to the game. Once Johnny Unitas invented the 2-minute drill, the two-minute warning began to serve as sort of an "equalizer" in the minds of the viewers, something to give the trailing team a chance to make the game more interesting. I think it's a perception that, if not totally accurate, is definitely good for business.

The current OT rules are flawed, but they're a helluva lot better than OT in college. I mean, is that even football?

Answer 2

Well what a whiny group. Oh I don't like Kneel downs because that means my team can't try to steal the ball. Boo-hoo. The team EARNED the right to do the kneel down. Oh AND you are complaining in the additional details about not wanting the clock to stop for the two minute warning. So why do you have a problem with the kneel down, THAT KEEPS THE CLOCK RUNNING. Want to slow the game down more? Then eliminate the kneel down. Personally I think the 2 minute warning system is fine. Part of it is also that if a team gets an injury they have to take a time out. Prior to the 2 minute warning injury timeouts are issued by the officals, team doesn't lose one. Anyway the NFL ISN'T Arena football, and we should all be glad. What next you want them to switch to those retarded "goal posts" that the AFL uses? Maybe all teams should have to play in a dome? The current OT rules are fine. Why should they have to play 15 minutes over and over until their is a winner at the end of 15 minutes? Don't you think teams will play for the "tie" and a another OT? Just what we need. What really bothers me though is you take one issue about the speed and then suggest about 2 or 3 other things that will slow the game down even more.

Answer 3

I never liked the QB kneel. I like the rule in the AFL that says positive yards must be gained inside of 2 minutes. It would give some type of strategy to the game, seeing as how the coach wouldn't call QB sneaks. The only thing I would change about overtime is to give each team a chance to score once. I don't like sudden death, and football is the only sport that doesn't allow both teams an opportunity to score in the extra period. The 2 minute warning is fine. It makes a coach decide weather he wants to use his timeouts before, or after the 2 minute warning.

Answer 4

Yup, team A is leading 48-0 but kneeling is against the rules.

Gee, maybe only the truly stupid ideas can be responded to with sarcasm.

The 2 minute warning TO was originally so the ref could cross the field and warn both coaches. I'd favor keeping it, getting rid of TV timeouts and if it needs to be 5 minutes long to fit all the commercials, OK.

Seriously though, they'll never do that, so the next best thing is to admit radio exists and do away with the TO.

As for the OT period, here is a novel idea. The team on defense can try to stop the opposing team.

You are one step above the idiots wanting to start everybody at the 40, as if special teams and field position is somehow luck.

Answer 5

I support qb kneels. Why risk an injury when the game is already won. It is actually good for both teams with the high chance of injury in the NFL.

I see nothing wrong with the two minute warning. Give the trailing team one last chance to win if its a close game. It certaintly helps to make games more interesting.

The current OT rules are crap. They should make OT similar to college, except instead of starting on your opponents 25 you start on your 20. Each team must match the other teams TD or FG to win. After 3 drives by each team (if not team has failed to match another score) call it a tie. If the defense scores its over.

Answer 6

I think the QB kneel is fine and the 2 minute timeout is fine. But I agree that the OT rule sucks. It shouldn't be sudden death at all, but it should be similar to HS and NCAA rules, except with a greater degree of difficulty. Put the ball at midfield and give both teams a crack at scoring from that point. Make them go for 2 after the second OT just like NCAA and you've got it made!

Answer 7

Can't add much to the first two answers. Great answers guys!
The only thing I might change in overtime would give each chance a team to score. If the team with the ball first scores, kick it off and let the other team try. Only reason I like that is it might stop the whining. The rule change I would like to see is no Field goal attempts within 30 yards except in the last two minutes of the half and the game.

Answer 8

EVERYTHING YOU SAID WAS STUPID AND WRONG EXCEPT ONE THING. AND THATS OT THEY SHOULD MOVE THE BALL TO THE 35 AGAIN FROM THE 30 TO EVEN THINGS OUT AGAIN IN OT. BEFORE WHEN IT WAS LIKE THIS IT WAS A 52-48 PERCENT WIN RATIO NOW ITS LIKE 70-30. BUT THAT WAS VOTED DOWN AT THE OWNERS MEETINGS THIS YEAR AS WAS EXSTINDING THE ROSTER SIZE.

Answer 9

The NFL has acheived great success with their current system, why would they make drastic changes?

Answer 10

I DON'T AGREE WITH U