Make it optional
by Nathan (2024-03-03 23:54:49)

In reply to: NFL going to vote on proposals to change the kickoff  posted by jt


If the receiving team agrees to take the ball at the 25 and the kicking team concedes the ball to their opponent at the 25, then skip it. Most of the time everyone knows the ball is going out of the end zone. It would take 10 minutes off the game. They wouldn’t have to experiment with all those other clock rules that they constantly toy with.

I’m guessing that if the ref asked each coach if they would accept taking/giving possession and skipping the kickoff, 95% of the time agree to skip it.


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