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RockRaven

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3. IIRC, if a team wants to do an onside kick they have to say so and then

Reply to Buttoneer (Original post)

Tue Aug 20, 2024, 12:16 PM

Aug 2024

they line up the old way. But onside kicks are somewhat restricted, in addition to declaring it and losing any surprise factor the team kicking must behind and it must be the 4th quarter.

But that's just off the top of my head, I might not recall accurately.

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NFL's NEW Kickoff Rules & Strategies explained [View all] Buttoneer Aug 2024 OP

If they keep touchback to the 30 ... it won't be long until they start blasting them thru the endzone again JT45242 Aug 2024 #1

A lot of analysts are now predicting that caraher Aug 2024 #4

Haven't seen any preseason games to see how it might play out. Big change, but I'll wait to judge. Thanks for video. Silent Type Aug 2024 #2

IIRC, if a team wants to do an onside kick they have to say so and then RockRaven Aug 2024 #3

I think that's basically right caraher Aug 2024 #5