data-mm-id=”_nx1qx3lea”>The NFL failed to adopt a new rule that would allow teams to opt to take a 4th-and-15 at their own 25-yard-line in lieu of an onside kick. While it didn't pass, the thinking behind the 4th-and-15 rule was a step in the right direction and could wind up passing with a small tweak. The vote on Philly's proposal for the 4th-and-15 alternative to the onside kick was 16-16, I'm told. So not particularly close to passing. It takes 24 votes to pass.But that IS progress from where the idea was last year.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 28, 2020Many believed if this rule had passed, it would have rewarded trailing teams too much. Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty said as much on Wednesday. After all, in the modern NFL, gaining 15 yards with a pass isn&…