Game Changers

The NFL Competition Committee is meeting this week to review some rule changes that could dramatically effect the play on the field. Some of this comes in response to the serious problem of concussions in the league.

They are considering changing the kickoff to the 35 yard line in order to create more touch backs and avoid the violent collisions on returns. This is a huge change and would alter the way the game is played. The Pats currently try to kick as many touch backs as possible.

There is even some thought to eliminating the return game. I find this to be rather drastic. The game needs to be made safer, but eliminating an aspect of the game is going too far.

The real problem lies in the fact that players are so much bigger and quicker. Bad results can only come from some of the high speed collisions during play.