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The NFL has an interesting proposal to change its kickoff rule to have that play more closely resemble a punt return. It is far superior to the NCAA’s new rule change, which half-solves one problem while stripping field position strategy out of the game.
It is part 7-on-7, part kickoff, mostly punt return:
The proposal being formulated Wednesday bans players on the kicking team from getting a running start on their way downfield. It eliminates all forms of “wedge” blocking by the receiving team. It requires eight of the 11 members of the receiving team to line up within 15 yards of the spot of the kickoff and bars hitting within those 15 yards.