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The NFL should change their punting rule.The NFL is probably the league that undergoes more changes in the rules of the game than any other professional sports league. Most of the time Sam Darnold Jersey , these changes are implemented in order to protect players鈥?health. However, sometimes the modifications go beyond taking care of the physical integrity and seek to make a fairer game. For example, in fumbles, tackling wide receivers or completing passes. But what about something with a more significant impact in the game, like the way we count punts. Let's be honest, punts are one of the least attractive plays in a football game. So Connor Williams Cowboys Jersey , what type of impact would have to give a point to the opponent every time a team punt?Last week,聽SBNation explored the idea of deducting a point every time a team punts. Something which might bring some problems to the way we currently count points, taking into account that is really common to punt when the game is even 0-0 at the beginning of the game (this would put some red points on the board, which would be quite odd). Although here they made an interesting analogy between punting and surrendering your hand in Blackjack. Two similar plays where you try to play safe, but you lose half of your money in the latter, while punting doesn't cost you anything in football. In blackjack Denzel Ward Browns Jersey , this rule seeks to punish the player who gives up and benefits the one who keeps playing, looking for a fairer game. So, would this rule, giving an extra point to the opponent when a team punt, make a more impartial competition in the NFL? Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is reportedly not expected to play in the New York Giants' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson.Beckham has not appeared in a game since suffering a fractured ankle in Week 5 of the 2017 regular season.As Beckham prepares to enter the final year of his contract Tarik Cohen Bears Jersey , his agent and the Giants have been in contact regarding a potential extension.Anderson聽reported Monday that Beckham's agent held face-to-face meetings with the Giants last week, but he left New York without a deal in place.OBJ decided against holding out and has been in attendance at training camp.In each of his first three NFL seasons, Beckham registered at least 90 receptions for 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns.Last season, Beckham finished with 25 grabs for 302 yards and three scores in four games.If Beckham doesn't suit up Thursday, other聽wideouts聽such as Sterling Shepard Dak Prescott Cowboys Jersey , Cody聽Latimer, Russell Shepard and Roger Lewis figure to see additional playing time..

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