RapSheet: Roger Goodell on the special teams coaches opposing the rule: “You know we have different viewpoints in the league, but the data is very clear. … There will be a lot of work that needs to be done….” to keep the play. More studying coming on… https://t.co/9NxqJKvd2c
The NFL has passed a new rule instituting all fair catches and touchbacks come out to the 25-yard line on kickoffs, source said. Now the same as the college rule, the thought is that this should make it safer, though special teams coaches around the league oppose the change.
RapSheet: RT @TomPelissero: Longer answer from competition committee chair Rich McKay on the new kickoff rule, and how special teams coordinators — who unanimously opposed the change — may adjust.
It looks like we won’t see Rodgers practice today. He is watching the drills with no helmet. The good news is he is still out here. If he was really hurt, he would be inside. It is also May 23.
RapSheet: RT @TomPelissero: Speaking on the new fair catch rule, NFL exec Jeff Miller cites higher concussion rates on kickoffs and punts relative to other plays and says unprompted: “There may be more to come.”
Modeling says return rate will drop from 38% to 31% and concus…
RapSheet: The NFL has passed a new rule instituting all fair catches and touchbacks come out to the 25-yard line on kickoffs, source said. Now the same as the college rule, the thought is that this should make it safer, though special teams coaches around the league oppose t…
RapSheet: RT @NFL: Announcing the expansion of the NFL’s Global Markets Program!
21 teams across 14 markets now have access to grow their fan bases around the world in long-term strategic effort to enable clubs to build their brands globally.
RapSheet: The NFL has approved flex scheduling for Thursday Night Football with teams getting 28 days notice, source said. It’s in effect from weeks 13-17.