that each subsequent kickoff that goes out of bounds would give the receiving team 2 points and the ball on the kicking teams 35 yard line. Why? why deny the fans the opportunity to see a great superstar returner doing great returns cause teams are afraid of him?
2007-12-07 09:34:20 · 27 answers · asked by bush l 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
They changed the penalty a few years ago. Used to get the ball on the 25. Now it's the 40.
2007-12-07 09:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is actually a very silly question. Feagles from the Giants kicked SO well against Hester that they had some of the worst field position the Bears have had all year. That's what a punter does, he keeps the ball away from playmakers. So what you saying is, when an extraordinary talent like Hester comes along, we should make a rule that says he HAS to touch the ball on every kick, basically taking away everything from the punter? Is that really the right answer? Haha, I can only hope youre joking with this question. Thats like saying years ago when Shaq was so fierce, and the "hack a shaq" came about, that it shouldnt be allowned. Teams HAVE to figure out a way to stop these explosive guys, its not up to the league to say anything, thats WHAT PUNTERS ARE PAID FOR! By the way Dr. J, the skins did not keep it away from him every kick.
2007-12-07 11:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a no punting out of bounds would be a good rule - it's already illegal to kickoff out of bounds. The way the rules are currently written, there is absolutely no reason to punt in bounds. Sure, you lose a few yards of distance, but you guarantee there won't be a big return. I think a 2 point penalty and the ball at the -35 is a terrible idea though. That would be by far the biggest penalty in the rule book. That's way to much for a special teams play, especially given it might just be a shank and not something intentional.
2007-12-07 09:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by Rasputin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the hell are you smoking? How can a one dimensional participant be the final participant interior the NFL (NFL's ultimate participant, which would be LaDanian Tomlinson by utilising the way)? Devin Hester has speed and return skills. Thats it. he will probable be a specialist Bowl kick returner from now till 2020. yet shall we not get all caught up into his success this year. undergo in suggestions the season Dante hall ran back 6 or 7 kicks/punts for TD's? Hasn't achieved too a lot after that and Kansas city have been given rid of him. Michael Lewis, yet another professional Bowl kick returner for my New Orleans Saints, after that expert Bowl season, he's struggled to stay healthful. Hester is a huge return guy, yet thats all he can do. He has no bypass insurance skills in besides. The Bears spoke of putting him on offense, however the only way he can seize a bypass is that if Grossman punts them to him, that is extra advantageous than him throwing them besides. And "The U" hasn't been correct in NCAA soccer interior the final 5 years. The combat against FIU replaced into the main that protection hit each and every physique all year. And their 2 first rounders, Brandon Merriweather and Jon Beason, have BUST written throughout them.
2016-12-10 15:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by melgoza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's already a penalty to kick a kick off out of bounds. That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. What next? 2 points for the defense when a QB doesn't throw an interception to Antonio Cromartie?
Ridiculous!
2007-12-07 09:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by joecon113 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with the points thing, that is still something a team should "earn". But creating a stiff yardage penalty would be better than ball on the 40. maybe make them re-kick loosing 15 yards each time.
2007-12-07 09:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by jeffwar03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds good to me...for instance they kick the ball off at the 35 yd line and it goes out of bounds it a 15 yd penalty from the kick of spot which would put the ball at the 20 yd line that means the recieving team would have great field position being only 20 yds to score
2007-12-07 09:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm in favor of the rule. At least the Bears will score 2 points each offensive possession.
2007-12-07 09:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by ksnow16 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! Why not! Why even have a kick returner if he can't even get a chance to return the football? At least the penalty should be more severe than just getting the ball at the 40.
2007-12-07 09:37:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Kicking out of bounds is for wimps. Add Washington to the list of coward teams.
2007-12-07 09:37:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋