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A fourth-down onside kick alternative is the "gimmick" the NFL needs

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A fourth -down onside kick alternative is the “gimmick” the NFL needs, says John Sutter .

Sutter: It's hard for the team that is trailing to retain possession by kicking the ball at least 10 yards and recovering it.

He says a fourth -and-long play would be more exciting than a demolition derby that doesn’t yield a positive result often enough to justify the physical toll it takes on players.