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The Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown played 16 years with the Raiders organization when the team was in Los Angeles and later in Oakland.
He was a nine-time pro bowler and was named the entire 1990s team for his efforts with Raiders and missed a Super Bowl title. Without the ring, he is still one of the greatest recipients of 1,094 catches for 14,934 yards and 100 touchdowns.
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Los Angeles Raiders recipient Tim Brown, #81, in action against Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta on September 22, 1991. (Manny Rubio-usa Today Sports)
Brown now serves as chairman and commissioner for the Arena League-an indoor football league with six teams and 7-to-7 football on the field. He appeared on “Up & Adams” on Tuesday and was asked what rule he would bring to the NFL from the Arena game.
“To get rid of Kickers,” Brown told Adams. “We have no kicks in our league. To get rid of Kickers. I owned a (Arena football team) years ago and kicks was the worst part of the game. Of course, the Poles were narrow and that made it very difficult for these guys.
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Los Angeles Raiders recipient Tim Brown, #81, carries the ball against San Francisco 49ers during a before-season game in Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 8, 1993. (US Today Sports)
“It really slowed down the game. That’s just not what you want to see-you talk about quick games. Now we have a throw. These guys literally throw the ball and that’s the best thing ever. I know it would never happen. I’ve got a lot of friends who were Kickers in the league. But it works. “
The NFL has certainly made a few rule changes around Kickoff, while the United Football League has taken away to kick when it comes to points after touchdowns.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown answers questions during a “chalk speech” held in Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday 17 April 2025. (Kevin Whitlock / Massillon Independent / USA Today Network via Imag images)
Any rule change in the league must be approved by 24 of the 32 owners.
