Bring back ties. If you don’t win in regulation, you don’t deserve full credit for winning in overtime.
Fix the stupid kick-off rules first.
I’m pro-ties. I know American sports tends to think of them as anti-climactic. But I don’t have a problem with them. And especially with a short schedule like football. More ties means more possible ends of the season, fewer “standings” ties, and less reliance on goofy breakers. Steal straight from English Football, 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, that sets your base standings.
I am with you. The only time OT would be used would be in a game that affects playoffs. What happened with the bye for division winners as in past years? Super Bowl in february? How about in January, start the overlong season in August.