NFL Approves New Kickoff Rule

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Still feel like they should just move the spot back to where only handful of kickers can blast it out of the end zone and keep the starting spot at the 20. This rule eliminates the advantage of having a kicker with a big leg.

But they’re trying to balance safety with a more exciting product. Yes, your solution would produce more returns, but overall safety would decline given a reduction in touchbacks. They’re basically trying to keep safety constant while making the return game more interesting.

I think it’s a pretty solid solution to the “problem.” And if some team starts putting their version of Tyreek back there and getting ridiculous results, you just kick it through the back of the end zone like the old days and give them it on the 30 (or 35 in the future).