Long FG for 4!

[Fau Teixeira]

it's like adding the 10 point half court shot to the NBA just like they used to have in those MTV Brick Layers vs. Violators games

[Spider-Dan]

stupid rule in my opinion if they do it. End of the game down by 3 a team could drive to around midfield area and then start to kill the clock by taking a knee. Kick a 4pt FG to win. Takes all the excitement out of the game

So what do you propose we do about games in which a team is down by two?

[MikeO]

So what do you propose we do about games in which a team is down by two?

Do nothing. Keep the rules the same. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

All FG's are worth 3 pts seems to be working, there is an incentive to get close to make the kick easier. By inventing a 4pt FG will screw things up in my opinion and change the game in a way not for the better.

[Spider-Dan]

But currently, teams behind by two will drive to around the 20, then start running the ball into the line to kill the clock, so they can kick an excitement-killing FG.

Coaches in the hyper-conservative NFL currently see a two-point conversion from the 2 (to win the game) as incredibly risky and reckless, electing to kick an extra point nearly every time.  But you're saying that with the chance to get closer and kick a chip shot to tie (or score a TD to win), teams will start backing themselves up for a 50+ yard GW attempt?  That's MUCH more exciting than today's alternative, without a doubt.

[dolphins4life]

Man it would really drive the game into oblivion..................... .........

And I'm starting to like that, actually.

Sure drives fantasy football players nuts during a season