This season,the NFL ordered the extra-point attempt to be kicked from the 15-yard line. The extra distance has made a disagreement already – and not just for kickersGeoff Schwartz is a 340lb unusual York Giants offensive lineman in his seventh NFL season. As he sat at his locker this week after a practice, he said his job is tougher than ever. A rules change has made it so. His responsibilities include playing left guard on the Giants’ extra-point unit. Before the NFL altered its rules this season to construct an extra-point attempt 13 yards longer – and, or it hoped,less automatic – his task involved merely thumping into the defender right in front of him. The play was over so fast, and far less could go inaccurate.
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Source: theguardian.com