How do NFL coaches feel about league’s new kickoff rule? John Harbaugh, others sound off

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 by bmore2boston

As a former special teams coordinator, John Harbaugh has perhaps one of the strongest insights into the new kickoff rule among current NFL head coaches. The leader of the Baltimore Ravens was one of five head coaches to vote against the rule when it was passed on Tuesday, joining the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, … Read more

NFL expects fewer kickoff returns with new fair catch rule inside 25

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by bmore2boston

The NFL has pushed the kickoff return further toward irrelevance with a priority on player safety. The existence of the kickoff itself remains under careful review. League owners voted Tuesday for a one-year trial of an enhanced touchback rule that will give the receiving team the ball at its own 25 with a fair catch … Read more