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sports2 years ago

Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin refuses to fair catch despite NFL rule change.

The NFL will trial a new fair catch rule in 2023, allowing kick returners to signal for a fair catch anywhere inside the 25-yard line. However, Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin says he plans to take the ball out regardless of the new rules. Turpin, who was the 2022 Pro Bowl returner, is also looking to break in as a receiver for Dallas. He played just 5% of the team's offensive snaps last season and caught one of his two targets for nine yards.

via CBS Sports|
#dallas-cowboys#fair-catch-rule#kavontae-turpin
sports2 years ago

NFL's new fair catch kickoff rule receives backlash from players and coaches.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce criticized the NFL's new fair catch rule on kickoffs, calling it "absolutely stupid" and saying it takes away from the excitement of the opening play of the game. The rule is meant to incentivize fair catches and reduce injuries, but Kelce and his brother Jason suggested that the NFL might as well get rid of kickoffs altogether if they're going to make this change. The league will trial the rule for one year before deciding whether to make it permanent.

via Chiefs Wire|
#fair-catch-rule#kickoff#nfl
sports2 years ago

NFL's New Fair Catch Rule Faces Backlash from Teams, Fans, and Players Alike

The NFL ownership has voted in favor of a new fair catch rule that will reduce the return rate from 38 to 31 percent and reduce concussion rates by 15 percent. However, the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears voted against the proposal. The new rule will make kickoffs and special teams a smaller part of the game, which is why the Patriots are against it. Head coach Bill Belichick has been a skeptic of changes to kickoffs and special teams since the beginning.

via Pats Pulpit|
#bill-belichick#fair-catch-rule#new-england-patriots
sports2 years ago

NFL implements fair catch rule to reduce kickoff returns.

The NFL has approved a new fair catch rule that will disincentivize teams from running back kicks. The new rule will put the ball in play at the receiving team’s 25-yard line if there is a fair catch on a free kick behind the receiving team’s 25-yard line. The change is aimed at player safety, but has been opposed by special teams coordinators and players who fear it may lead to the elimination of kickoffs from the game. The NFL's modeling predicts a drop in return rate from 38 to 31 percent.

via Pats Pulpit|
#fair-catch-rule#kickoff-returns#nfl
sports2 years ago

NFL Implements New Fair Catch Rule for Kickoffs, Sparks Controversy Among Fans.

The NFL has approved a new fair catch rule for a one-year trial run that will encourage returners to call for a fair catch, resulting in the same outcome as a touchback if caught inside the 25-yard line. The league hopes this will reduce contact on kickoffs. The rule is similar to college football's and may be scrapped if it doesn't meet the league's expectations. The decision was postponed due to pushback from special teams coaches and players, who worry it could lead to more squib kicks and violent hits.

via CBS Sports|
#fair-catch-rule#kickoff-returns#nfl