What to do about the onside kick?

[royalshank]

Watching the Texans attempt one reminded me just how hard it is now w the new rules. It feels like there is no chance to recover it anymore. Used to be an exciting play. Were guys hurt that often on it that they changed it? Not sure I’m a fan of the 4th and 15 - because w lot of times teams will get cheap 1st downs on illegal contact type penalties as well. But the current play is not sustainable IMO. Thoughts on how to get this back to being a meaningful play?

 

[fansinceGWilson]

Watching the Texans attempt one reminded me just how hard it is now w the new rules. It feels like there is no chance to recover it anymore. Used to be an exciting play. Were guys hurt that often on it that they changed it? Not sure I’m a fan of the 4th and 15 - because w lot of times teams will get cheap 1st downs on illegal contact type penalties as well. But the current play is not sustainable IMO. Thoughts on how to get this back to being a meaningful play?

I'm pessimistic about 4th and 15. Great for KC. Kiss of death forTenn. Doubt weaker teams would vote in favor.
Ut, you're right. Status quo isn't wor8

 

[royalshank]

I’d like to see the injury data - was it really bad? I just don’t seem to recall a lot of injuries. I understand protecting players- I would love to see the data though. 4th and 15 seems just so meh. Think of all the ways - PI, illegal contact, defensive holding, offsides (making it 4th and 10) - conversion rates will likely be w lot higher than they should - especially for strong offensive teams as you point out. It should be a play that is neutral.