New kickoff rule - big change

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I think I like this. We need to get a returner.
 

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I think they should change it to having a long snapper snap it to a RB who would then lateral it back to a holder who would then set the ball on a tee for the kicker to have to kick the ball in between the 5 and 10 yard line. If the kicker is unable to hit that mark, the returner then would have to choose between lateralling it back to another returner or do the worm twice and then get up and run. If the returner chose the worm, the defense would have to form a conga line and not be allowed to break it until after the two worms are completed. If the lateral option is chosen, the defenders would all have to put their left foot in and shake it all about before doing the hoochie coochie. And of course none of this could start until Goodhell honks his clown horn.
Making Kickoffs Great Again. Good stuff sir.

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Cooper Dejean would be a nice addition as a KR and Safety now with the addition of White. Plus, if White doesn't work out he can also play CB.
 

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I like this rule change. I have watched a lot of the spring football games (USFL & XFL). This similar rule was exciting in those spring games. Lots, and I mean lots of great plays. Many returns to the 40-50 yard line, and a number of returns taken deep into the opposing territory or even all the way.

I think we will like this rule change a lot for the NFL. Takes a few watches to get used to at first, but definitely should bring good excitement back to the kick-off!
 

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I think I like this. We need to get a returner.
No doubt. This might change a draft pick. Now you just don’t want an X WR but maybe an X that also returns kicks.
 

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Some players draft stock just went way up. Looking at you Malik Washington!
 

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This new rule is going to be a huge hit.

The kickoff was dead. And now...

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I like it... Kickoffs have been a waste of time recently...... But with the way our ST played last year..... *shudder*.... Let's just say I hope they play better, otherwise it will be our punter kicking it through the uprights and conceding the 30 on every kickoff.
 

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I feel like this really opens up some new/innovative blocking schemes in order to spring a returner(s).

My first impression is that we’re going to see a lot of success from the return teams.
 

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I like it... Kickoffs have been a waste of time recently...... But with the way our ST played last year..... *shudder*.... Let's just say I hope they play better, otherwise it will be our punter kicking it through the uprights and conceding the 30 on every kickoff.
I just hope our kickoff coverage unit is better than our punt coverage.
 

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We should hire one of the special team coordinators from the XFL as a consultant. Get a jump on this rule change.
 

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We should hire one of the special team coordinators from the XFL as a consultant. Get a jump on this rule change.
Kicker too.

With the new rule, can you have two returners deep?