Future of the Kickoff/Punt

[SunsetBengal]

(08-08-2024, 03:47 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: I don't mind the new kickoff rule, but I could see some issues with offsides being called/not called when it should be.

I actually think it would make the game more interesting to do away with kickoffs and punts and force teams to go for it on 4th down.

It would make the game more entertaining.
Defense would become more of a factor because it makes it easier to force turnovers and set up short fields.
Offense would become more of a factor too because a team that can succeed on 4th down consistently would have an edge.

Also, you don't need to carry a punter on your roster, opening up spots for more depth at other positions.

I could see this rule hurting us in the division to be honest.
The Bengals seem to go on long stretches in the division where they can't move the ball.
It would be more entertaining though.

Thoughts?

I cannot agree with you on doing away with the kicking aspect of the game. To me those are opportunities for exciting and momentum changing plays to happen. They have amended the plays enough for sake of safety in regard to the high speed collisions that caused so many injuries, let's see if they keep the foot in football.