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If kickoffs go away, what’s next?

Oakland Raiders v Arizona Cardinals

of the Oakland Raiders of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona.

Christian Petersen

The recent disclosure by Giants co-owner John Mara that the game of football is “evolving toward” the disappearance of the kickoff has been interpreted by many as a not-so-subtle hint that the kickoff eventually will disappear.

Though many believe that would be a significant mistake, most of the folks who feel that way won’t have a vote.

So once the kickoff goes the way of the dodo bird and/or the McRib, what’s next?

I looked at four other possible changes during Monday’s PFT Live.

Here’s the part where you grumble about having to watch a video.

And here’s the part where you watch the video.