"Make it, take it" rule in effect tomorrow at Probowl as a test. (Onside kick alternative)

OutlawSaint said

Rule needs to be worded in such a way that a team must gain 15 yards by themselves. Any penalty results in a replay that 4th down. That would take away the DPI past 15 yards and limit any confusion about maybe a 5 yard defensive holding penalty. That should not count the same as gaining 15 yards which is what I think they are aiming for.

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I've always thought the automatic first down for defensive holding was a bad rule honestly. If it's that egregious than just call it as DPI (it's pretty much only called on players who are running routes anyway). If it's not that egregious than 5 yards is enough.

I don't necessarily hate this rule yet though, onside kicks are so few and far between and are even more rarely recovered I think exploring a new avenue for a team to get the ball back is probably a good idea.