Replacing the KO

i think the idea proposed in the magazine is ridiculously stupid. i also dont understand why punting is ok, but kickoffs are bad. I would think there would be similar risks of collisions with both plays. Instead of eliminating kickoffs, the NFL should just develop better helmets, even if they are ridiculous looking.

I don't see a difference either....

are punts actually THAT much safer than kick-offs to begin with?

not in my opinion


I think the NFL stance is that while there is a possibility of a single violent collision on a punt, there is the possibility for several during a kickoff.

Watch a punt and compare it to the movements during a kick off. That may help.

On a punt, blocking starts on the line of scrimmage. On a KO guys have a running start before any contact is even made. There are many more violent collisions on KO's.

On a punt, blocking starts on the line of scrimmage. On a KO guys have a running start before any contact is even made.

Well, now you're ruined the movie for them........

i would hate to see the kickoff go

anything can happen on the play

Well, now you're ruined the movie for them........

Lol! My bad.

Is it really that hard to see the difference between punts and kickoffs?

Kick offs are not going away. The current system still allows for the onside kick, missed kick out of bounds, a return, and a pooch kick (probably not the correct name or spelling).

Good points about onsides on so forth...can't really eliminate those in my opinion because it is a very fundamental change.

Is it really that hard to see the difference between punts and kickoffs?remember all those punt return wedges?