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Every year the NFL tries to improve the game on the field (like the NHL) considering rule changes to freshen up the game and make it more entertaining. Some rules have just been around forever, and traditionalists will never let them go… others can be explored and tweeked. Here are a few changes being considered:

1) Personal fouls become reviewable: This suggestion came from the Tennessee Titans and it’s a better alternative than Detroit’s option (see below). Teams already are given two challenge flags per game and a third if both of their challenges are successful. In this proposal, those challenges would be eligible to be used on personal fouls.

2) Both teams get a possession in overtime: The NFL has largely improved their overtime rules in recent years. But there are still flaws that could use some tweaking. The Chicago Bears presented a rule that would give each team a minimum of one possession in overtime. In the current system, if a team scored a touchdown on their opening possession of overtime, then the game is over.

3) Extra points move back: extra points have become too automatic, which wasn’t the intention of the original rule. His proposal has extra points going back to the 15-yard line, with two-point attempts staying at the two-yard line. He’s been asking for the last couple of the years. The NFL has tweaked with it during the pre-season but there are no indication that anything will immediately change.

4) Nine-point play? Okay, here’s the whacky one. While it’s completely illogical, this rule from the Indianapolis Colts is entertaining. The Colts are asking the league to consider a new scoring system that allows for a bonus extra point following a successful two-point conversion. Here’s the kicker (pun intended): the kick would come from 50 yards out.

A few more rules and changes are posted here thanks to Jeff Simmons at Sportsnet.ca

What rule changes would you like to see for this NFL season?