Colts propose weird change to scoring system.

[Dustin]

How it works is that if you attempts a two-point conversion and successfully make it, you get a chance for a bonus point via 50-yard field goal.  

[Everyone]

I like it

[krunk]

Why?

[Gavin]

So a possible of 9 points on 1 possession could be had instead of 7 or 8, I don't see a problem with it, Im indifferent about it really.

[csmopar]

Um.ok?

[Fx Stryker]

Basically because of Pat...

[Superman]

Not gonna happen. But it would probably increase the number of times a team would go for 2. The NFL has become dissatisfied with the extra point; that would spruce it up a bit. But it's too unconventional, too radical, too XFL.

[esmort]

I like it, more incentive for teams to go for the 2 point conversion, but the risk is you get 0. I think it would add a lot more strategy and suspense to the games. Always thought PATs were a waste anyway.

[akcolt]

Basically because of Pat...

Most FG kickers in the league can hit from 50 don't see how Pat gives us any advantage.

Sounds silly to me

[Valpo2004]

Could make games more exciting.  But I'm sort of of the opinion. . . Why fundamentally mess around with the most popular sport in the country?  

 

Because extra point attempts are boring??  Seems like a shallow reason.

[Valpo2004]

Basically because of Pat...

 

nah we still use Vinny for our 50 yard FG's.  

[CR91]

interesting. it would take away the idea of 9 points being a two possession game

[MTC]

It's not a good idea.

[ProblChld32]

Id prefer them shortening the width of the goal post to make it much more difficult to make a FG.

[Bluefire4]

That will just unnecessarily legnthen the games.

[GoColts8818]

Why?

because they have two kickers who can make them and they could get an extra point out of the deal.

[HungarianColtsFan]

I have better proposal:

Rushed TDs against Colts only count 3 points, and there's no xtra point. :-))))))

[DougDew]

I think the problem the NFL sees with the extra point is that it exists, not that there isn't more of them.

 

The proposal takes on the flavor of a free-kick in soccer.

[Superman]

I think the problem the NFL sees with the extra point is that it exists, not that there isn't more of them.

 

The proposal takes on the flavor of a free-kick in soccer.

 

I don't think this is being driven by the NFL. I think some media have been pushing the idea, and now there's "pressure" to do something about it. 

 

At least this proposal, however radical, isn't trying to eliminate the XP from the game. You can still try the standard XP, you can fake and go for 2 from the same distance, etc. It's just a bonus for successfully going for 2. 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Very silly idea.

I hope the person who came up with this has no input in the draft process, lol.

[lollygagger8]

Not a bad idea.

 

 

 

This has Patty Mac written all over it. 

[DougDew]

I don't think this is being driven by the NFL. I think some media have been pushing the idea, and now there's "pressure" to do something about it. 

 

At least this proposal, however radical, isn't trying to eliminate the XP from the game. You can still try the standard XP, you can fake and go for 2 from the same distance, etc. It's just a bonus for successfully going for 2. 

I look at the extra point being an ancillary play that's simply a reward for executing a successful strategy.  With this proposal, that ancillary play has the potential of becoming 3 points, which can really change the flow of the game.  Nah...I'd prefer to eliminate the PAT rather than embrace this proposal.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Silly

[21isSuperman]

That's a weird proposal.  I'm not in favour of it.

[NewColtsFan]

How it works is that if you attempts a two-point conversion and successfully make it, you get a chance for a bonus point via 50-yard field goal.  

 

The Colts proposed this?      Seriously?    And they weren't drunk? 

 

Someone has way, way, WAY too much time on their hands.

 

Simply ridiculous.

 

Do you have a link?

[Dustin]

The Colts proposed this?      Seriously?    And they weren't drunk? 

 

Someone has way, way, WAY too much time on their hands.

 

Simply ridiculous.

 

Do you have a link?

A @Colts rule proposal at next week’s Annual Meetings: a bonus field goal for an additional point after a successful two-point attempt.

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts)

March 18, 2015

[Superman]

I look at the extra point being an ancillary play that's simply a reward for executing a successful strategy.  With this proposal, that ancillary play has the potential of becoming 3 points, which can really change the flow of the game.  Nah...I'd prefer to eliminate the PAT rather than embrace this proposal.

 

Cut off your nose to spite your face... I don't get it.

[The Sleeze]

So now we can have:

 

Touchdown...Commercial...2 Point Conversion...Commercial...Extra Special Point...Commercial...Kick Off...Commercial

 

(Shoot me)

[ColtsBlueFL]

I think the problem the NFL sees with the extra point is that it exists, not that there isn't more of them.

 

The proposal takes on the flavor of a free-kick in soccer.

 

The probelm the NFL sees is the astronomical 99.6% success rate on the PAT since 2004 and have decided it is essentially an inconsequential exercise.  I think what they will go to is automatic 7 points for the TD, and go right to the kickoff.  If the offense wants to go for an additional point, they can. Run a play (like before, nota  kick) from the 2.5 yard line and stick it in and get an extra point added.  If you fail on that attempt, you get a point taken away. So it is essential that same as the game is today, but no PAT conversion kick needed.

 

Of c ourse, peeps likel AV etc are against that.  But... the game moves on... and yet in strange ways, not so much.

[crestmount]

instead of taking the PAT from in front of the posts, why not take it from a spot in line with where the touchdown was scored like they do in Rugby?

[aaron11]

instead of taking the PAT from in front of the posts, why not take it from a spot in line with where the touchdown was scored like they do in Rugby?

problem with that is it would be a punishment for scoring on a big play.  if anything you should get more points for scoring form 40+ yards out

 

[Superman]

The probelm the NFL sees is the astronomical 99.6% success rate on the PAT since 2004 and have decided it is essentially an inconsequential exercise.  I think what they will go to is automatic 7 points for the TD, and go right to the kickoff.  If the offense wants to go for an additional point, they can. Run a play (like before, nota  kick) from the 2.5 yard line and stick it in and get an extra point added.  If you fail on that attempt, you get a point taken away. So it is essential that same as the game is today, but no PAT conversion kick needed.

 

Of c ourse, peeps likel AV etc are against that.  But... the game moves on... and yet in strange ways, not so much.

 

I don't mind it. It's a victory lap after a TD. I don't see any reason why it should be touched.

 

But I like this radical proposal (that stands zero chance of being adopted) better than getting rid of the XP.

[ReMeDy]

So now we can have:

 

Touchdown...Commercial...2 Point Conversion...Commercial...Extra Special Point...Commercial...Kick Off...Commercial

 

(Shoot me)

 

Don't forget in-between the touchdown and 2-pt conversion, having a coach's challenge on whether the touchdown was an incomplete pass. Thankfully, the play will stand, otherwise we'd miss out on the other commercials (unless you're Calvin Johnson or Dez Bryant).

[alawai]

Possibly the xtra point is an atomatic so looking to add something to it. I don't like but it could be a start of a dialog in the rules committee. Heck just give the team 3 and start at the 5 or 7 or give 1 and ball placed at 25. Maybe a dialog will open new ideas or we may be business as usual! No matter as I love the game and I love my BLUE!

[Kyle]

I hate this idea and am embarrassed that the Colts are behind the proposal.  

[Dark_Indy]

Most FG kickers in the league can hit from 50 don't see how Pat gives us any advantage.

Sounds silly to me

 

 

nah we still use Vinny for our 50 yard FG's.  

 

 

because they have two kickers who can make them and they could get an extra point out of the deal.

 

Guys, the proposal is "from the 50" not a 50 yard kick. 

 

That's at minimum a 60 yard kick.

[NewColtsFan]

A @Colts rule proposal at next week’s Annual Meetings: a bonus field goal for an additional point after a successful two-point attempt.

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts)

March 18, 2015

 

Thanks....

 

I've now seen it also as a story up on the Colts.com front page....

 

Appreciate it...

[jimmy g]

18 point game, one minute left, and it's still possible to tie it. I like it!

[Grizzly Colt]

Still like the extra point, but if you want to make it interesting, give the option of placing the ball on 48 yard line then allow the kicker to kick for a two-point extra point (basicly a 55 yard attempt).  If the attempt is no good the team receiving the kickoff can have the option of the ball placed on the 48 yard line instead of having a kick return.

[John Dee]

I am truly embarrassed that my team is the one proposing this stupidity.

 

Don't # with a good thing?    What is wrong with the suites in this league?