Belichick Would Like To See The Extra Point Eliminated

[SmootSmack]

I'm not really a fan of the fair catch either

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not really a fan of the fair catch either

I remember when the fair catch rule was first implemented. The idea was to help prevent injury to the returner due to his being in such a vulnerable position trying to catch the punt.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I remember when the fair catch rule was first implemented. The idea was to help prevent injury to the returner due to his being in such a vulnerable position trying to catch the punt.

Yeah I suppose that (and moving the goalpost back to where it used to be) are more safety precautions than anything else.