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Mail-it-in Friday: Do you enjoy seeing NFL players with their kids?

Published May. 22, 2015 11:00 a.m. ET

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Sid Saraf

These are quiet times.

Deflategate is an old story, minicamps are still a few weeks away and there's not much news to report. So, as we dive into another edition of Mail-it-in Friday, let's invent a couple topics to discuss! It's the offseason, so that's allowed.

Remember, if you want your thoughts featured here, send us a tweet us #FoxMailbag or just tweet me @RealSidSaraf. OK, let's get to work!

KIDS! KIDS! KIDS!

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry started a media ruckus this week when he brought his daughter to a postgame news conference. And while stodgy reporters tut-tutted over the child's interruption to their serious questions, most of us rolled our eyes.

Be honest: What's your reaction when you see NFL players bring their children on the field after a game?

Christina,

You know what else shouldn't happen on second down? Throwing a pass at the Patriots' 1-yard line. Stupid Seahawks should have won that game. Still upset about that.

Victoria,

I know the feeling. My dad would occasionally take me on hospital rounds with him back in the day, but because I wasn't allowed in a patient's room, I had to cool my heels at the nurses' station in intensive care.

I don't know if you've ever been in an ICU, but let's just say it's not a pleasant experience. I'd rather go on a police ride-along in Mumbai.

Debbie,

Admit it: You roll your eyes before hitting the remote, right? Something subtle like this, perhaps?

Don't worry, I've done it, too. Doesn't make you a bad person.

Garrett,

I'm as dumbfounded as you. Athletes have brought their children out for postgame interviews for years now and nobody complained. It's curious why the media chose now and Stephen Curry's daughter as the tipping point.

Maybe Steph is so damn likeable that the haters have been waiting for a chance to start a backlash. They finally got something to start a fuss about -- even though this is literally the stupidest thing in the entire world.

Danielle,

I can't argue with one word of that. Kids are indeed cute -- except when they're pooping. Or peeing. Or throwing up. Or making their noses bleed.

Toller,

A person after my own heart. There's nothing like being outraged over something unnecessary. I find a steady dose of Haterade keeps the blood pumping through those veins. Sure, your heart turns black -- but that's the price of doing business.

Todd,

Absolutely! There's way more to life than sports. There's wine, cocktails, boozy brunches, beerfests, happy hours, weddings with open bars, etc.

Wait, why does everything I enjoy involve alcohol? Hmmm, I need to evaluate my life [and start pricing rehab centers].

Jeffery,

It's good to see that there are nice people on Twitter.

Craig,

See?

OK, I think we've done enough with this topic. Let's move on!

NFL RULES CHANGES

The league voted to change extra points for 2015 and that's all fine and good. That being said, what NFL rule would YOU like to see changed?

Fire away!

Caleb,

Thank you!

I did a little bit of research on this issue. While NFL teams are allowed to carry 53 players on their active rosters, seven players must be listed as inactive on gameday, leaving 46 players that are actually allowed to play.

The reason? Competitive balance. The NFL apparently feels it's unfair if one team has less healthy players than the other. For example, the Texans might have all 53 players ready, but the Titans might only have 49. Therefore, they make both teams list seven players as inactive so both teams are equal.

And to that, I say: Huh? Isn't that why practice squads are there? A team has a pretty good idea who will be able to play on Sunday and can make sure they fill out their 53-man roster well beforehand. And if everyone on their practice squad sucks, there are always free agents -- probably many of the same players that didn't make the roster's final cut -- floating around with experience in the organization. They can suit up in a pinch.

I agree with Caleb. Get rid of gameday inactives.

Jorge,

Excuse ME, sir!! I won't have the best sport in the world turn into soccer! No way. I'd rather every game end in a tie than see penalty kicks. That's how much I hate that idea.

NY,

You and my FOXSports.com compatriot Ross Jones feel the same way. Both of you are being short-sighted.

The NFL has only adopted this rule for the 2015 season. If this newfangled PAT stuff sucks, the league will do away with it and everything will go back to normal. But, we could be on the verge of something great.

You never know until you try. Personally, I love change. Whenever it happens, this is totally me:

Tripp,

I'm definitely with you on the first one. That Dez Bryant play is still fresh in my brain. But, let's keep the kickoffs right where they are. We may not see as many exciting returns, but we're not seeing as many frightening head injuries either.

Joey,

Yeah, I just said that. Here's that play again:

How is that not a catch?

Scott,

That's interesting! That would definitely lead to more teams going for two. I'm all for going old school.

Tom,

So, you're saying the NFL should treat touchdowns like a game of halfcourt pickup basketball?

That sounds good in theory, but that would quickly turn into a mess. Especially if you had two unevenly matched teams. Remember the '07 Patriots that steamrolled their way to a 16-0 record? Can you imagine if that team got the ball back every time they scored?

Belichick would have gone for two after every TD just so he could drop 100 points on someone. I kinda wish I could have seen that.

Jerry,

Another solid idea. You guys are on fire this week!

There's nothing more frustrating as a fan than watching the opponent get dinged with a 10-yard holding penalty and somehow still get a first down because your team's defense stinks.

Take a down away. Offenses deserve no quarter.

prostoVadim,

Sigh. We were doing so well. I know you're being facetious, but this is what bums me out:

I know there are Patriots fans out there who feel this exact way.

Justin,

Alrighty, I think we're done here. I'm not letting this mailbag turn into another Deflategate shouting match.

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