Why Rich Eisen Is a Fan of the NFL’s New Kickoff Rules | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen weighs in on the NFL’s new Kick Off rules adopted from the XFL.

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[lgcsathletics]

Devin Hester returned 4 kickoffs for a TD in 2007. The entire NFL returned 4 kickoffs for TD’s in 2023. This rule will not only increase returns but also give more players a job on the team.

[SmurfRockRune]

I think an important thing to note is that this is pretty unanimously loved by the special teams coaches in the league, they're the ones who pitched this to begin with. This isn't random suits making up terrible rules like a lot of the tackling stuff.

[SenorJuan]

If the NFL is so concerned about player safety, why not STOP having Thursday Night Football games?

[davecisneros]

It's not when the ball crosses the 20, it's when the ball touches the returner or the ground in the red zone. They wouldn't ask guys 20 yards away to make judgment calls on the ball crossing an invisible plane.

[chippewaguy]

2:57 the NFL created that problem by moving up the kickoff spot years ago. This is a great example of “slippery slope”.

[captaindeluxe]

In reality, this seriously changes the dynamic of the game. Preparation, understanding the rule, practice. A brand new offensive weapon W/OL blocking schemes and specific personnel. Could be awesome.

[blairmarshall]

Rich is brilliant. I’m from UK getting into the NFL, he makes it easy to understand especially for the not clued up guys

[johnchedsey]

Dan Campbell said something to the effect that this new kickoff rule creates a lot of unknowns and he thinks that's very exciting. I'm with him. This is finally a rule change that is something to look forward to.

[avjake]

I think there should be a staging tree of lights like in drag racing that shows when the players can move.

[rwmorey]

I agree with Brockman. As much as I hate to remove the kickoff it has become a non play and now with having to basically tell the other team when you are going to do an onside kick just makes the whole thing dumb.

[brigitred]

How are they not going to get constantly flagged jumping before the ball is caught?

[scottgreen]

This will put some excitement back into the kickoff.

[Systm]

Love this change, hate the “hip drop” rule

[eleiaandsteven]

How is this not a field wide Oklahoma drill?😅

[Xander]

I'm a relatively new fan from the UK (following since 2021), but this seems like a great rule. If anything, it'll be interesting to see how the best minds of the game approach this new aspect of the game.

What are the strategies that receiving teams are going to use to punch holes open? What techniques can counter that? Are any crazy play designs going to materialise?

[darylbernard]

This will add so much strategy to the kickoff, depending on the situation in the game. Have a slight lead, late in the game, with a strong defense? Kick it through the end zone, let the opposition start on the 30. Playing against a strong return team with a blazing returner? Maybe you drop some of your cover guys back as soon as the ball is touched to create a zone coverage. Receiving teams will develop all manner of blocking schemes to create gaps. This will be fun, give it a chance.

[kurtwicklund]

I expect to see kickers learn to kick hard low line-drive knuckleballs just over the lines. The ball will bounce away fast and unpredictably. It either goes in the endzone or the receiver has to handle it cleanly.

[michaelsweat]

Sounds ridiculous. Just eliminate the kick off altogether and have the receiving team get the ball on the 20-25 yard line.

[polumathes]

They are just determined to end this sports existence aren’t they?

[scohen]

What happens if it’s windy and someone needs to hold the ball on the tee?