125 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 26 Mar \ on: NFL Approves Drastic New Kickoff Rule - All Players on Recv Side for Kickoffs Stacker_Sports
I think it's going to increase the frequency of returns, so I'm cautiously optimistic. I've really disliked all the recent changes that have all but eliminated the return game.
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21 sats \ 3 replies \ @grayruby 26 Mar
But with everyone lined up on the returning side of midfield, if everyone blocks well you might just have to beat one guy and it's a TD.
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50 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 26 Mar
That's my concern, too. They may have broken the game. We'll probably know by the end of preseason if this is going to be a disaster. My understanding is that all of the Special Teams Coordinators were on board with that, which I doubt would have happened if they thought it was uncoverable.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 26 Mar
With all those guys on one side it seems all or nothing to me. Either the returner will have no space and get shut down quickly or blocks will be good and he will break a tackle and have only the kicker to beat to bet to endzone.
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 26 Mar
Yeah, I saw someone breaking down how schematically it's the kicker who needs to make the tackle. They've certainly gotten more athletic since I was a kid, but I still wouldn't want to be counting on my kicker to make a tackle.
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