Special teams coordinators Dave Fipp, Chris Horton, and Tom McMahon are adapting to the new kickoff rule in the NFL. Fipp believes the rule will benefit the game and players, with players showing interest in the strategy. Horton sees the rule as adding value to his coaching role, increasing the plays per game. McMahon is focused on developing the best approach for kickoffs as the Raiders adjust to the rule change.
The new kickoff rule opens up opportunities for more than just KaVontae Turpin. https://t.co/03R7lbi1kn https://t.co/G0Yn9vh3ps
Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon has been hard at work trying to figure out the best way to approach kickoffs this year as the @Raiders adapt to one of the NFL’s newest rule changes. https://t.co/C3vji0Ka27
Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon has been hard at work trying to figure out the best way to approach kickoffs this year as the Raiders adapt to one of the NFL’s newest rule changes. https://t.co/fPXJsXmAfn
After practicing hard all week, there were some games where Chris Horton only had “4 punts and 3 punt returns” to grade. With the new kickoff rules, that’s changing… and he’s having the players help run the experiments: https://t.co/3Nw7wQLexW
“That’s funny,” Chris Horton said with a laugh when asked if the new kickoff rules gives his job more value. “It gives us more to coach.” Said before, they’d have like 7 plays a game with so many kickoffs going for touchbacks. https://t.co/jFAXSul6nB
Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp on the new kickoff rule: "I think it's gonna be great for the game, great for the players." Says players are coming to his office asking about the new rule and strategy.
Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp: "I think it's gonna be great for the game, great for the players." Says players are coming to his office asking about the new rule and strategy.