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Colts GM Ryan Grigson explains rationale behind 9-point proposal

PHOENIX -- The proposal by the Indianapolis Colts for a bonus kick after 2-point conversion was withdrawn Tuesday.

And even though the proposal was withdrawn, which isn’t surprising because the Colts didn't expect it to reach the point to get voted on, general manager Ryan Grigson talked about why they decided to pitch the idea of giving a team an opportunity for an extra point -- a 50-yard field goal -- after converting a two-point conversion following a touchdown.

"It's a way to encourage dialogue to make sure that the extra point isn't just some ceremonial play," he said. "Even if you want to move the extra point back, if you don't do it significantly enough, you don't affect the dynamic of the play. So, I think it's got to be something (significant). And it's for the preseason. It's not some crazy thing like we're pushing to have this in the playoffs only or something. It's something to try out."