Wider NFL football fields? - The Orange Mane

DBroncos4life · 02-11-2013, 05:22 PM

Could there be an NFL field change on the horizon? With all the concern lately about concussions and various injuries with so many NFL players, it's being rumored that a field change may be ahead.

According to the inquisitr, the league may be considering expanding the width of the field from 160 feet to 195 feet from sideline-to-sideline. The extra 35 feet would make the width the same measurements that the Canadian Football League uses and league officials believe that it could make football a safer game.

http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-...-player-safety

more here too

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ty-precautions

The National Football League has made player safety one of its top priorities and the move to a safer game reportedly yielded the suggestion that the league consider changing the playing field to a CFL-style design.

According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, the NFL’s competition committee has already discussed the matter and could do so again this year:

That One Guy · 02-11-2013, 05:44 PM

It'd mean a shift to speedier, breakaway guys that could take advantage of the space and there'd be more homerun plays so the league would probably benefit from it.

chadta · 02-11-2013, 05:59 PM

the CFL also has 12 men on the field.

Not sure how many of these new monster stadiums have the room to accommodate the bigger field. Somewhere in between would be good

That One Guy · 02-11-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chadta

the CFL also has 12 men on the field.

Not sure how many of these new monster stadiums have the room to accommodate the bigger field. Somewhere in between would be good

Hmm... so rather than trying to accommodate a larger field in the existing stadiums, removing one guy from the field would have the same impacts. Surely that guy would be something deep in the secondary so it'd lighten the over the middle hits.

hades · 02-11-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by That One Guy

Hmm... so rather than trying to accommodate a larger field in the existing stadiums, removing one guy from the field would have the same impacts. Surely that guy would be something deep in the secondary so it'd lighten the over the middle hits.

I say do it, good by Raheem!

Beantown Bronco · 02-11-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hades

I say do it, good by Raheem!

Raheem doesn't hit anyone. The league wants MORE of him, not less.

Arkie · 02-11-2013, 06:43 PM

It would put the fans further away from the action.

Ratboy · 02-11-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkie

It would put the fans further away from the action.

Not sure if serious...

Ratboy · 02-11-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by That One Guy

Hmm... so rather than trying to accommodate a larger field in the existing stadiums, removing one guy from the field would have the same impacts. Surely that guy would be something deep in the secondary so it'd lighten the over the middle hits.

Why do you think teams would remove a safety? I figured they would remove a LB or DLine.

That One Guy · 02-11-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratboy

Why do you think teams would remove a safety? I figured they would remove a LB or DLine.

Just because his role is to be there when others break down and miss an opportunity. The LBs all have distinct and direct roles. Can you imagine trying to stop a running game with only 2 LBs on a widened field? Your DBs better be great tacklers.

Ironlung · 02-11-2013, 08:41 PM

Just leave the damn game alone already...this isn't nascar, rules don't have to change every year.

Al Wilson · 02-11-2013, 08:58 PM

**** No. It's gonna be like the CFL. So gay, and every team is going to score 60 points.

cutthemdown · 02-11-2013, 09:03 PM

That would be lame.

broncosteven · 02-11-2013, 09:06 PM

I like my idea better.

broncocalijohn · 02-11-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Wilson

**** No. It's gonna be like the CFL. So gay, and every team is going to score 60 points.

And we would have to have at least 4 teams named Rough Riders.

Meck77 · 02-12-2013, 03:47 AM

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Boogerboots · 02-12-2013, 05:30 PM

It would only be worthwhile if they also implement the Rouge.

KipCorrington25 · 02-12-2013, 06:22 PM

Rahim hit the ground with his ass on that last play.

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DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,524	Wider NFL football fields? Could there be an NFL field change on the horizon? With all the concern lately about concussions and various injuries with so many NFL players, it's being rumored that a field change may be ahead. According to the inquisitr, the league may be considering expanding the width of the field from 160 feet to 195 feet from sideline-to-sideline. The extra 35 feet would make the width the same measurements that the Canadian Football League uses and league officials believe that it could make football a safer game. http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-...-player-safety more here too http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ty-precautions The National Football League has made player safety one of its top priorities and the move to a safer game reportedly yielded the suggestion that the league consider changing the playing field to a CFL-style design. According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, the NFL’s competition committee has already discussed the matter and could do so again this year:

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That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It'd mean a shift to speedier, breakaway guys that could take advantage of the space and there'd be more homerun plays so the league would probably benefit from it.

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chadta Atomic Meatball Keeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 2,837 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Mc Rib	the CFL also has 12 men on the field. Not sure how many of these new monster stadiums have the room to accommodate the bigger field. Somewhere in between would be good

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Arkie Ring of Famer Gggggrrrrrr rrrraaaahhh Arrrrhhhn. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,080 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quinton Carter	It would put the fans further away from the action.

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Ironlung Terminator Snake Bitten Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 891	Just leave the damn game alone already...this isn't nascar, rules don't have to change every year.

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Al Wilson Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 937	**** No. It's gonna be like the CFL. So gay, and every team is going to score 60 points.

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cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,424	That would be lame.

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broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,014 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I like my idea better.

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Boogerboots Scrip Club Rebellion The new golden rule Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rideau Lakes, Ontario Posts: 1,084 Adopt-a-Bronco: Larry Canada	It would only be worthwhile if they also implement the Rouge.

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KipCorrington25 Free Safety Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Posts: 3,050	Rahim hit the ground with his ass on that last play.