Fixing the NFL: Giving NFL Fans a Voice

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, the final installment of the Fixing the NFL series comes to a close, with you, the listeners, giving us your thoughts on improving the NFL. Bill breaks down your suggestions, including some interesting takes regarding punts, and discusses suggestions that will only incentivize bad behavior. Plus, should teams be given all their timeouts for the season in bulk? Bill gives his take. Later, he discusses why opening up the replay review jar creates more problems. Finally, should the NFL Draft be abolished and replaced with an open auction for rookie contacts? Bill weighs the pros and cons. 1:52 lineman is required to carry the ball 3:28 field goals 35 yards an in only worth 1 point 5:11 runs less than 3 yards stop the clock 7:00 limit teams to 6 punts in a game 8:20 punting uses a timeout; each time gets three timeouts per half 9:21 teams get all their timeout to start the season and decide how they want to use them 11:47 incentivizing weird behavior 15:06 teams can kick an extra point if the person who scored the touchdown kicks it 19:02 field goal shootout in OT 26:47 opening up the replay jar 29:42 abolish the NFL Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices