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Have NFL kickers gotten so good a rule change is in order? – Have NFL kickers gotten so good a rule change is in order? – American Football International

Twenty years ago, the 50-yard field was a less than 50-50 proposition. Today, they’re almost automatic. By Jeff Eisenberg, Senior writer On Sept. 28, 2008, then Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin infamously sent out Sebastian Janikowski to try a 76-yard field goal. It fell short by almost 20 yards and the NFL world laughed, contributing to Al Davis’ decision to fire Kiffin just two days later. Sixteen years later, Dallas Cowboys head coach M…