I think we need to start declaring them eligible on every single punt. If we do it every time then it's never an issue and gives nothing away.
If your punt formation is the same every time they would be declaring every punt.
No, because there is no guarantee they are doing a trick play, you could just be keeping them on edge or truly want the extra blocker. However, as soon as you remove the rule, you'll have people running out into routes with no one covering them and the defense is helpless. Or, the defense then has to play coverage on every kick and can't setup a real return or block attempt. Special teams will become a cluster______.
They may need to change the rule, but I don't think you completely understand formation rules.
Well you can, you just do not have to be covered. Meaning you are the last on the line. Now report eligible, you cannot be covered either so in punt formation the Gunner would have to be off the line (when typically on the line).
Correct. Technically you can, but it then greatly limits other things.
True, Only gets talked about though when the player makes his mistake and doesnt declare. The Countless times that they do what they are supposed to during a game go un-reported. Listen on the goal lines every team has a OT that plays TE or even in the backfield. They will declare and no one thinks anything because it happens so routinely. Doesnt tip anything either. Example, Our TE is actually say one of your OTs on the line, declares, defense still thinks put all the meat on the field for a run, yet that OL sneaks out. Bills board have complained about this rule all year because we have had I think now 7 TDs taken off the board over the year because our idiot forgot to declare.
Well that’s only if you’re worried aboit tipping them off after declaring.
