VIDEO: Breakdown of the new kickoff rules via Madden25

[Ian]

Interesting:

 

[Ian]

 

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[signbabybrady]

Surprised they haven't worked on it more at camp.

I saw them doing it a little Monday and my initial thought is I think a lot of them will end with tackles around the 25-30. Looks like it will be tough to get past the wall of defenders but could also result in some big plays because no one can move until it's caught so it's hard to layer the defense. Had a little bit of a red rover feel where you're running at a wall trying to break through.

 

[jmt57]

What Patriots specialists are saying about new NFL kickoff rules

Patriots kicker Chad Ryland, as well as returners Marcus Jones, and Jalen Reagor weigh in on the NFL's new kickoff rules.

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“I think it’s a challenge but it’s fun because it forces guys as kickers to be athletes and take that ball striking and body control into a factor,” Patriots kicker Chad Ryland said. “We’re trying to put the ball between the goal line and the 20 so it offers a lot more creativity. It’s going to be interesting for everyone across the league because all teams have quality athletes that can do it.”​

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Receiver Jalen Reagor, who is also active in the Patriots’ kick return game, said he believes the rules will work out in favor of returners.​

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“It’s just one line of defense now, so I feel like that’s bad for the kick off team and great for me,” said Reagor.​

Patriots extra points: New kickoff rules ‘bad for the kickoff team, great for’ Jalen Reagor

Patriots wide receiver Jalen Reagor believes the NFL’s new kickoff rule gives him an advantage.

www.bostonherald.com

Patriots' Jalen Reagor Salivating At New Kickoff Rules

The NFL dramatically changed the kickoff rules for the 2024 season and the Patriots return specialist could not be happier.

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Given the way the defenders have to line up, Reagor believes he has the upper hand before the defenders can even reach him on the field.​

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“By that time, I’m going to be up like, 20 mph,” he said. “If they miss … it’s over.”​

 

[sb1]

Hope it’s not the flagfest that it was last night. Still think we’re gonna see a lot of knee injuries out of this like ACL tears.

Hate that the onside kick has been nerfed by taking the surprise out of it. Payton’s onside kick in the Super Bowl changed the complexion of that game. Can’t do that anymore.

 

[Triumph]

The NFL claims that in 2023 KO returns were the lowest in NFL history and that the new rules will promote more returns. While, at the same time making this part of the game safer. Really????

People are concerned about the Kicker being injured under the new rules. The KO team lines up at the 40 and the ball needs to land inside the 20. If the KO team and Returner collide @ the 30, that is still plenty of distance for the KO team to build momentum and blow up the Returner.

 

[PatsFan2]

I am sure the Raiders are happy Sebastian Janikowski a Great Kicker but will never make a Tackle to save his life is retired.