NFL teams are evaluating the risks associated with exposing kickers to more tackles under the new kickoff rule. Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been preparing for increased contact by spending more time in the weight room and watching film. Tucker noted that kickers in the XFL have been involved in 20-25% of tackles with the new rule. He humorously mentioned that he has gained 3.8 pounds in the offseason to better handle the physical demands. Tucker expressed enthusiasm about the new rules, stating he is eager to kick off under the new format.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker says he's spent more time in weight room in preparation for new kickoff format https://t.co/Kk5CnnPwsj https://t.co/HvjmZu1gIH
With the NFL revamping the kickoff, Justin Tucker talks about tackling and more trips to the weight room. Full story from Baltimore: https://t.co/qIUBfgGNJU
Is Ravens kicker Justin Tucker eager to kick off under new NFL rules? ‘Hell yeah!’ https://t.co/MtqhuyzkvJ
Justin Tucker said he’s noticed XFL kickers have been involved in 25% of tackles with the new kickoff rule, which has led him to the weight room. “Now I got to get some more shrugs, get the traps going a little bit just to make sure I'm prepared for a little bit more contact.” https://t.co/h15QneSLeo
“This might be surprising to you — and to my teammates— that i’ve been in the gym… watching film, kickers are involved in 20-25% of the tackles,” Justin Tucker said about how he’s preparing for the new kickoff. Joked he’s added 3.8 pounds. https://t.co/3pW5P4KYoX
Justin Tucker on new kickoff rules: “I’ve got to get some more shrugs, get the traps going a little bit just so I’m prepared for more contact.” He joked he’s put on 3.8 lbs this offseason https://t.co/yTplI3P431
NFL teams weighing the risks of exposing kickers to more tackles under new kickoff rule. https://t.co/jXHbfK4QGC