Poor Philly... just cant deal with

[oldtimer 8,683]

the fact they got beat but the best Qb/Coach combo in Football today

Eagles propose USFL-XFL style rule change for teams trailing in games

The Philadelphia Eagles proposed an NFL rule change taking a page out of the playbooks of the USFL and the XFL.

The NFL on Monday released all the proposed rule changes submitted by teams. The Eagles submitted a rule to change an onside kick attempt after a touchdown to a 4th-and-20 play.

Philadelphia’s rule suggestion goes like this: first, the scoring team needs to alert the official of its intention to forgo an onside kick or kickoff to try and retain possession. The ball will be spotted on the team’s own 20-yard line and will need to gain at least 20 yards to retain the ball. 

If the offense attains enough yardage, the result of the play is a first down. If they fail to meet the marker, they turn the ball over to the defending team. If the offense is penalized on the play, they cannot reverse their decision on the attempt.

The Eagles added two possible caveats – the team may elect to retain possession this way no more than two times during the game and must be trailing its opponent to be able to use the play.

Philadelphia said the rule would promote "competitive equality and fan engagement."

 

[mex 65,581]

What are the odds of a successful onside kick recovery , as compared to the odds of a successful execution of 4th and 20?

[xen 1,010,218]

I'll take Pat on a 4th and 20 all day long over an onside kick.

[KC Warpaint 3,234]

20 hours ago, oldtimer said:

the fact they got beat but the best Qb/Coach combo in Football today

Eagles propose USFL-XFL style rule change for teams trailing in games

The Philadelphia Eagles proposed an NFL rule change taking a page out of the playbooks of the USFL and the XFL.

The NFL on Monday released all the proposed rule changes submitted by teams. The Eagles submitted a rule to change an onside kick attempt after a touchdown to a 4th-and-20 play.

Philadelphia’s rule suggestion goes like this: first, the scoring team needs to alert the official of its intention to forgo an onside kick or kickoff to try and retain possession. The ball will be spotted on the team’s own 20-yard line and will need to gain at least 20 yards to retain the ball. 

If the offense attains enough yardage, the result of the play is a first down. If they fail to meet the marker, they turn the ball over to the defending team. If the offense is penalized on the play, they cannot reverse their decision on the attempt.

The Eagles added two possible caveats – the team may elect to retain possession this way no more than two times during the game and must be trailing its opponent to be able to use the play.

Philadelphia said the rule would promote "competitive equality and fan engagement."

 

Taking a page from the Bills, gotta push for a rule change to try and stop the chiefs

[DieHard 2,061]

Plus, 4th and 20 can easily have a defensive penalty. Not sure Philly is built to take advantage of this like we are. I vote yes.