ESPN: NFL owners approve massive revamp to kickoff play
What are y'all thoughts?
At first glance, I really like this. Actually brings legitimate strategy and player skills into kick-offs again. We might actually see a rebirth of the feared return man which would be awesome.
IMO the key to all of this is the fact that touchbacks go to the 30 yard line now. We all know a lot of the kickers can consistently blast the ball out of the endzone, but giving the other team a free start at the 30 isn't ideal.
It all sounds like a good idea to me. They were also smart to make this a 1 year rule... will force them to take another look at it next year to at least tweak some things if needed.
What are y'all thoughts?
At first glance, I really like this. Actually brings legitimate strategy and player skills into kick-offs again. We might actually see a rebirth of the feared return man which would be awesome.
IMO the key to all of this is the fact that touchbacks go to the 30 yard line now. We all know a lot of the kickers can consistently blast the ball out of the endzone, but giving the other team a free start at the 30 isn't ideal.
It all sounds like a good idea to me. They were also smart to make this a 1 year rule... will force them to take another look at it next year to at least tweak some things if needed.