fair catch kick???

Question

i was browsing wikipedia for fair catch rules...when i stumbled upon something called a fair catch kick. has anyone ever seen it attempted? and should teams use it more often?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_catch_kick

you get at least one thumbs up ashley :)

Answer 1

I remember Bironas trying one a couple of seasons ago, but that's really the first time I even knew it still existed.

It's not a bad idea in certain situations, although I can't see it happening often.

Answer 2

Why don't teams use it more often?

1. The punt or free kick must be fair-caught at a point close enough to make a field goal attempt plausible.

2. If the kick is unsuccessful, the opposing team has the option of fielding the ball and attempting a runback, or of taking possession at the spot of the kick.

3. There should be time left after the fair catch for only one more play at the end of the half or the end of the game, since the ball is turned over to the other team at the spot of the kick, if the kick is unsuccessful.

Answer 3

Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans, October 9, 2005.[20]
Short from 58 yards at the end of the first half.

Answer 4

Does the current NFL rulebook have this in there? I've never even heard of it.

Well hell...it says it is still active but rarely used...that would be interesting to see it used.

Answer 5

it'd be smart to use if you have no other shot, but it rarely comes up

Answer 6

I think every team should use it at least once each game...just to make things interesting.

Edit: Thank you ;)

Answer 7

its out dated no one practices it any more***