And I used it the same way. I just think it helped people too much as(IMO)I think it made it easier to anticipate where someone was going. The majority of the time, you are not throwing to the first receiver the cone is on.
I love the idea but I think this needs to be done without a giant flashlight on the field. They need to bring back the mechanics of it but elimate the theatrics. It would be sweet to have to go through the progression with a simple movement of the analog stick. It would take alot of finesse and ease, so people that master it would be great.