*in the playoffs only.
I like the new system, but find it curious that it's only for the playoffs. Whatever. I bet it gets added to the regular season next year.
I compiled my list of various proposals back on 1-28-10.
Simmons revealed his idea on 2-8-10.
The one the NFL chose is what Simmons proposed, a variation of the last two on my blog.
I think it is a solid improvement, although it will have a bit of artificialness if the receiving team does kick a field goal. Then they will be winning in overtime and have to kickoff. The benefit of not having to score 6 points in OT is a shorter game.
Either way, it opens the door for more excitement and strategy when a team has the ball and is driving inside the 20. Now a touchdown wins it and teams will definitely treat field goals as a last resort. Of course, if the receiving team punts, or if both teams get field goals, we're right back where we started where teams will rush out the field goal kicker as soon as they get inside the 20. But at least both teams had a chance to win it.
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