Football season is here!!!

[KarateKen]

NFL teams voted on the Tush Push, and the vote came up 22-10 in favor of banning it, however 24 votes were needed, so it did not pass.  

The Lions proposal of changing the playoff seedings based on record, and not division placing (for example the Vikings being 14-3 going on the road to play the 10-7 Rams because the Rams won the division and the Vikings were a wild card) did not pass. 

New rule to the kickoff.  Last season teams were not allowed to onside kick unless it was the 4th quarter, and they were behind.  This year teams will be allowed to onside kick anytime during the game, as long as they are behind. 

The NFL has also voted to support NFL players competing in Flag Football during the 2028 Olympics.  American players would have to play for the USA but NFL players with ties to foreign countries could play for that country's team.  There is only one player per team allowed and with only 10 spots available for Olympic Flag Football (much smaller roster than the NFL) getting enough players does not appear to be any kind of an issue.  The 2028 Olympics will be in Los Angeles. 

[KarateKen]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away.  He reportedly died in his sleep on May 21.  He was 65.   

[sensei8]

23 hours ago, KarateKen said:

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away.  He reportedly died in his sleep on May 21.  He was 65.   

My most sincerest condolences for his family, friends, players, staff, and to all of the Colts nation.

 

[bushido_man96]

Condolences to the Irsay family. 

As regards the tush push, I don't think it should be banned anyways.  No injuries recorded from its use, and it doesn't appear to be an unfair play.

The playoff seeding not changing does bother me.  I don't care if an 9-8 team wins their division; that should not guarantee a home game.

I like the onside kick rule adjustment, but I think I'd rather see the onside kick handled the way it is in the UFL.

[sensei8]

7 hours ago, bushido_man96 said:

As regards the tush push, I don't think it should be banned anyways.  No injuries recorded from its use, and it doesn't appear to be an unfair play.

The playoff seeding not changing does bother me.  I don't care if an 9-8 team wins their division; that should not guarantee a home game.

I like the onside kick rule adjustment, but I think I'd rather see the onside kick handled the way it is in the UFL.

I agree with what you’ve saying about the tush push, Brian. It’s a very effective and smart play. Whatever team is wanting it banned, perhaps they’re just ineffective at preventing it and/or ineffective in making it effective for them. 

I also agree with you, Brian about the playoff seeding because a team with 9-8 should not guarantee a home game. A team with a minimum record of perhaps 12-5 or better should earn that home game seeding. 

I also agree with you, Brian about the onside kick ruling. Having it like how it’s done in the UFC would be interesting.

GO COWBOYS!!