Kickoff change has been approved by the competition committee

[Dpantherman]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that kickoffs will be moved from the 30-yard line to the 35-yard line next season. Touchbacks will continue to be returned to the 20-yard line.

This appears to be the modified proposal that we reported on this morning. In that proposal, the two-man wedge would still be allowed. The competition committee initially wanted to eliminate the wedge and have touchbacks returned to the 25-yard line.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/22/kickoffs-will-be-moved-to-35-yard-line/related/

[countryboi]

bullshit........the competition committee is fixing problems that dont exist

[Wither]

Weird.

[Mr. Scot]

This is why it sucks that owners vote and coaches have no say.

[CRA]

KO returner less of an issue. Kasay can get it into the endzone w/ 5 extra yards. Most kickers will be able to put it in the middle or back of the endzone.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

Hello, touchbacks. This might really lessen the demand for special teams.

[MHS831]

KO returner less of an issue. Kasay can get it into the endzone w/ 5 extra yards. Most kickers will be able to put it in the middle or back of the endzone.

You have to think that this could create a roster spot by eliminating Lloyd.

[Darth Bobo]

TEMPORARY

The idea is that this will reduce the number of injuries significantly. If it doesn't, taht will be obviosu in statistics, and thec ompetition wouldn't have a good reason not to change it back again.

[Mr. Scot]

I actually do think it'll wind up being reversed after a year or two. Fans and coaches will both be screaming over it.

[DC Amp]

Football is an action / reaction sport, the more action you have the better reaction you'll get = more revenues. This is counter productive in all aspects to me.

[Jangler]

How long before the foot is taken out of football?

[CRA]

You have to think that this could create a roster spot by eliminating Lloyd.

maybe, but there is always a chance Kasay can't kick it as far as the last we saw.....so he could still be short. I think Rivera was going to eliminate the 3 kicker thing regardless.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

You have to think that this could create a roster spot by eliminating Lloyd.

Or we could keep Lloyd and just not bother to send out a coverage team on kickoffs. Plus, we would get to sing "Ole, ole, ole" everytime.

[pantherfan81]

BS