WindyCitySports 407 Posted September 8, 2011 All I can say is that the Bears were one of the only teams to vote against this rule and when everyone was saying that it wasn't a big difference, I knew it would be. The NFL needs to get rid of this rule now. Does it really make sense to try to prevent injuries by eliminating part of the game? That's like saying that the NFL should cease to exist because then no one would get injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westbrookforsix 28 Posted September 9, 2011 All I can say is that the Bears were one of the only teams to vote against this rule and when everyone was saying that it wasn't a big difference, I knew it would be. I didn't hear anyone say it wouldn't be a big difference. BUT I also didn't hear anyone say anything about it when all the analysts were saying "oh here are all the rule changes," as if the NFL was trying to sweep it under the rug without anybody noticing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted September 9, 2011 There was a KR today. There was another big return. Obviously there were a lot more touchbacks, but if the Packers can return a kickoff, then I'm sure other teams can too. I don't think kickoff returns are going to suffer too much, by the looks of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phins4life 271 Posted September 9, 2011 It will all really depend on how bad the returning guy wants it. Yes, it will be more challenging, but we have at least seen that TD's can still happen. Hell, Cobb brought it back from the back of the end zone tonight. Adapt and overcome, until leadership wises up and makes some tweaks to the rule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westbrookforsix 28 Posted September 9, 2011 There was a KR today. There was another big return. Obviously there were a lot more touchbacks, but if the Packers can return a kickoff, then I'm sure other teams can too. I don't think kickoff returns are going to suffer too much, by the looks of it. That was also a miracle Cobb didn't fall down when he got hit. I don't know how many people could repeat that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackIsBack 124 Posted September 9, 2011 Yeah I really hated all the touchbacks last night...it really takes a lot of the excitement out of the game. The punts definitely have a chance to be dangerous and electrifying as usual but I definitely missed the excitement that comes from the kickoff returns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eefluxx 113 Posted September 9, 2011 There will be more returns as the weather gets colder. Air will be denser and the ball won't travel as far resulting in more returns than touchbacks. At least in outdoor stadiums. In indoor stadiums it won't happen as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
