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Wouldn't this mean fewer 2 pt conversion attempts, since you'd have one play to score from 25 yards out?
There would be no change for the 2-point play.
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Wouldn't this mean fewer 2 pt conversion attempts, since you'd have one play to score from 25 yards out?
I understand the sentiment, but assuming teams are still going for the PAT as the go to after TD method, you're likely to see more situations where the deficit at the end of the game is 5 or 6 points instead of 7. So yes, a 7 point deficit would require a Tom Brady comeback drive AND a Gost 43 yarder, but the go ahead touchdown prior to that would have required the same from the other team. It's equal.
There would be no change for the 2-point play.
That's a pretty dumb, cobbled together solution though. There's a point to the PAT always occurring from the same place. Changing the LOS based on what you want to do for the PAT is nonsense.
horrible idea why would you want missed extra points deciding games? would decrease amount of OT games and tied games at end of regulation. xp are fine as they are.
I'm okay with it. It feels a little weird to have a 43 yard kick be worth 1 point where a potentially shorter kick can be worth 3, but as it's an EXTRA point by definition, I can get over it. As BB said, when the PAT was put into the game it wasn't considered the 99.6% automatic play that it is today. It was meant to be earned, and that's what this would do.
As for the distance, I think it's important to make it so that the percentage of made PAT's is more than double the percentage of successful 2-pt conversions. If it's less than that, the mathematically better play over the long term becomes the 2-pt, and I prefer to keep that as a strategic/desperation option, not the norm.
Agreed on all points. I think making the extra point a 43 yard attempt actually adds some excitement to it. Because there's a real possibility of a miss. Those kickers will have to earn their money!! I think it's a fun and interesting idea. Because at that distance, misses will happen. And that one point could determine a ballgame!!
Well thinking of that, kickers probably hate the idea. That's just one more way they could get fired. Imagine your team scores what looks like the tying touchdown with 30 seconds left to go in the game BUT... the kicker misses the extra point??!!! Bedlam!! Heads will roll!!
It's an awful idea. If they want to make it more exciting, just make the offense have to punch it in for a two point conversion. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with the way things are right now.
I know I'd rather see a game decided by whether a defense held up (or not) versus whether a kicker boots a long extra point.This is the best idea. If making the kick is too easy, then make them punch it in. THAT would be exciting.