Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

[Woodman]

Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick - NBC Sports

This year, the Eagles are proposing a rule that would allow teams that score a touchdown or field goal to follow it up by taking the ball at their own 20-yard line, and being faced with a fourth-and-20. If the scoring team converted the fourth-and-20, it would keep the ball and go from there.
It’s not the first time such a rule has been proposed, and in the past it hasn’t gone anywhere. In the past the most common proposal has been fourth-and-15, but the Eagles may think that by making the conversion more difficult, more teams will favor it.

[Turf]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

Terrible idea. It's going to change the nature of the game. Too big of a change that will be exploited. Teams will do onside kicks the entire game because analytics say so.

[sukie]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

No way analytics would say go 4th and 20 from your own 20 unless it’s from someone named Anna Litiks and she eats paste.

[Novacane]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

A bad idea that won't pass.

[Turf]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

When team are down 20+ points they will do it every possession. Terrible idea. Scores will be 56-20. Just go back to the old kickoffs.

[Novacane]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

That would be converted more often than an onside kick would. It would also bring the refs and a lame PI or defensive holding call back into play. Stupid stupid stupid idea!

[sukie]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

When team are down 20+ points they will do it every possession. Terrible idea. Scores will be 56-20. Just go back to the old kickoffs.

No. Being down 20 and not converting gives the ball over deep in your own territory. Now you are down 23-27 points. Now you need to score again to get another 4th and 20 attempt.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

I'd rather see a 60 yard FG attempt, at least the refs can't call a phantom penalty on that.

[Typ0]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

No way. What a waste of effort.

[notacon]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

Wake me up when the owners approve this proposed rule.

[Mad Max]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

It appears the Eagles want to see Patti Mahomie and the Chiefs never lose another game?

[Novacane]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

Wake me up when the owners approve this proposed rule.

Someone will have to raise you from the dead. It's not happening anytime soon.

[Woodman]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

No way analytics would say go 4th and 20 from your own 20 unless it’s from someone named Anna Litiks and she eats paste.

Love paste.

[Woodman]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

When team are down 20+ points they will do it every possession. Terrible idea. Scores will be 56-20. Just go back to the old kickoffs.

No soccer style kickers allowed.

[Oaf]

Re: Eagles propose fourth-and-20 alternative to onside kick

Just roll a 10-sided die lol

For a ref's call to decide a onside possession… would be horrible.