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RIP PAT?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Dick Whitman, Jan 21, 2014.

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  1. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

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    Wonders what the fuss is about
     
    Boom_70, Jan 21, 2014
    #25
  2. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    It's a PAT, not a bunch of pick plays over the middle.
     
    MileHigh, Jan 21, 2014
    #26
  3. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    Yeah, but this isn't about if it actually accomplishes anything. It's about the NFL looking like it is trying to do something. And here, it comes attached to almost zero effect on the integrity of the competition.
     
    Dick Whitman, Jan 21, 2014
    #27
  4. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    Watch a PAT snap get bungled in the Super Bowl now that Goodell floated this idea -- one that affects the spread.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Jan 21, 2014
    #28
  5. joe

    joe Active Member

    I wonder what Vegas bookmakers think of this idea.
     
    joe, Jan 21, 2014
    #29
  6. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Accomplish what? Fewer injuries? I've got the perfect idea that will cut down on injuries and concussions completely. It will make everyone safer, get rid of future lawsuits, everything.

    Get rid of the game.
     
    MileHigh, Jan 21, 2014
    #30
  7. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    It feels like there might be less drastic measures available.
     
    Dick Whitman, Jan 21, 2014
    #31
  8. Tarheel316

    Tarheel316 Well-Known Member

    Or a hold. Ask Tony Romo.
     
    Tarheel316, Jan 21, 2014
    #32
  9. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Well, where does it stop? A vast majority of injuries occur on kickoffs. Let's just start every drive on the 25. Punts? Everything has to be a fair catch.

    It's football. Players wear pads and helmets for a reason. There's hitting and tackling. It's what you sign up for. But we're now reaching the point that the freakin' PAT falls under a "safety" issue. Ridiculous.
     
    MileHigh, Jan 21, 2014
    #33
  10. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    Where does it stop? I don't know. But I'm pretty confident in mankind's ability to evaluate both the PAT and the kickoff as individual events, independent of one another. I simply disagree that in order to preserve the sanctity of the punt return, we must not eliminate the extra point.
     
    Dick Whitman, Jan 21, 2014
    #34
  11. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

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    Steak Snabler, Jan 21, 2014
    #35
  12. Paynendearse

    Paynendearse Member

    I had a Facebook brain flash and went looking for the "like" link after reading this.
     
    Paynendearse, Jan 21, 2014
    #36
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