Kickoffs gone from NFL?

[99topdawg]

I think that this would be quite a change in the game, but I think it would be very interesting. I figured that, if they would ever do away with kick-offs, they would just have the team start with it at the 25.

Goodell and McKay discussed an idea brought up by Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano in which a team, instead of kicking off, would get the ball at its own 30-yard line in a fourth-and-15 situation. The team then would punt the ball away or, to replace an onside kick, could go for it and, if they failed to get a first down, the opposing squad would start with great field position.

Roger Goodell floats idea to end kickoffs, report says - ESPN

 

[MeatMan]

tough spot to be in. highest incidence of concussions, but also integral part of the sport.

 

[99topdawg]

Schiano was the coach at Rutgers when the kid was paralyzed on the kick-off, so you can understand where he's coming from.

 

[kicker22]

On one hand I totally understand the reason this thought is even given a pulse, but at the same time I can't imagine what the game would be like with this change. Not in favor of it. Definitely in the best interest of the health of the players, but not in the best interest of the game itself.

 

[iahawks912]

How are little fast guys who can't really play wide receiver suppose to make a living now?