(August 7, 2014 at 11:18 pm)Cato Wrote: Nice thoughts on the rule changes.
Are 2-point attempts also spotted at the 15?
I'm wondering that as well, and I really don't know. I suppose it could be allowed, if a team didn't want to use deception (i.e. line up as if for a kick and run or pass instead).
Ah, found a reference. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sport...day-night/
Quote:In the NFL’s preseason experiment, the ball will be placed at the 15-yard line, making for a 33-yard extra point. Two-point conversion attempts will continue to come from the 2-yard line.
With that cleared up, I think I like the idea of longer PAT kicks - kickers are going to be a bit more of a factor.
(August 7, 2014 at 11:18 pm)Cato Wrote: I think the rule change that will actually have the biggest effect on the game is the no receiver contact after 5 yards. The way I read it is that hand-checking will not be allowed. How this is enforced could have a huge impact on the passing game.
Yeah, I'm undecided on how I feel about that one. I really don't want to see them start calling ticky-tack bullshit - it is a contact sport. However, more consistent officiating is a positive thing, I think. There's been a lot of subjectivity in calling illegal contact in particular (and to a lesser extent, interference). Wherever they decide to draw the line is probably fine, provided that all of the officials make calls to the same standard.
I see that rule benefiting receivers to be sure, and it's going to magnify mismatches.
(August 7, 2014 at 11:18 pm)Cato Wrote: Edit: Forgot to mention, I won't watch pre-season games unless the Bengals or Dophins are playing. Even then I'm only really interested in watching the rookies.
Yeah, I pretty much just watch the Seahawks (in the regular season, I'm a whore and I'll watch any game). I don't care who wins, it's just a chance to see new talent and find out who might be a factor in the future.
